Nashville Dark Secrets: Adult-Only True Crime Tour
4.7
244 Ratings
Nashville
Uncover the chilling secrets of Nashville on an adults-only true crime tour. Explore the dark history of Music City, from notorious serial killers to unsolved mysteries.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Printer’s Alley - Printer’s Alley, located in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, has a fascinating and eerie haunted history that adds an extra layer of intrigue to its reputation as a historic entertainment district. This narrow, atmospheric alley has been a hub for nightlife, music, and various businesses since the mid-19th century.

The Alley’s Name: Printer’s Alley got its name from the many print shops that were once located in the area. The ghost of a printer who reportedly died under mysterious circumstances is said to haunt the alley. Witnesses claim to have seen him/her wandering the narrow lanes, sometimes in period clothing.

  • Tennessee State Capitol - The Tennessee State Capitol, located in Nashville, has its own share of ghostly legends and reported paranormal activity.

The most famous ghostly story related to the Tennessee State Capitol involves its architect, William Strickland. He designed and oversaw the construction of the building but passed away before its completion in 1854. Legend has it that Strickland’s ghost haunts the capitol, possibly because he was buried in the building’s north facade, as per his request. Visitors and employees have claimed to hear footsteps echoing in empty hallways, attributed to Strickland’s spirit.

Visitors to the Tennessee State Capitol have reported an eerie and unsettling atmosphere, even during daylight hours. Some say they feel as though they are being watched or experience sudden temperature drops in certain areas of the building.

  • Skull’s Rainbow Room - Here the tragic story of Skull Schulman and the fall and rise of his Rainbow room.
What's Included
  • Guided Walking Tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience Nashville’s haunting history through the tales of a LOCAL! Our TOUR EXCLUSIVELY FOR ADULTS is ideal for anyone interested in ghosts, history, and notably true crime.

Get intrigued by the sinister past of the Music City. Our well-informed guides will navigate you through Nashville’s blood-soaked historical records, narrating incidents of murder, treason, and vengeance that have profoundly impacted the city’s collective consciousness. From notorious serial murderers to unresolved enigmas, each destination on this itinerary is sure to raise your goosebumps.

We will escort you to the crime scenes, giving an opportunity to tread the same path once traversed by the criminals and the victims. Meanwhile, you’ll learn about the inquiries, the accused, and the unresolved mysteries that continue to puzzle crime experts and historians even now.

Location
604 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Please meet your guide on the street in front of the Motlow Tunnel on the South Side of the Tennessee State Capital (DO NOT GO UP THE STAIRS!)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Shannette_b
Jun 13, 2024
Ghost Tour - The history of the state capitol was very interesting. I was with two teenage girls and they were very interested in the history and the sites along the way.
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Sharon_c
Jun 11, 2024
It was a great tour.... - It was a great tour. Hanna was very knowledgeable and informative. A+ live learning about the history of the capital.
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Johanna_l
Jun 11, 2024
Fun tour of exterior capitol and downtown - Our guide was new to the area but knowledgeable and well spoken. Fun tour. I wouldn’t call it spooky but a good overview of crime history.
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Steven_w
Jun 11, 2024
Worth every penny - It was an excellent tour with some really great spooky stories. Callie did a fantastic job running the show. I would definitely recommend
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Marissa
Jun 10, 2024
I recommend taking this tour - Our tour guide was wonderful she made sure to keep us on our toes and made sure to wait and make sure people stayed safe on our tour around the city. She also informed us of the history that really isn't talked about. She was able to answer all of our questions we had and even show us some photos of the people she talked about. I recommend taking this tour. If you like murder mystery and history, you won't be disappointed.
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Rachel_a
Jun 10, 2024
Fun and Informative - Great tour, fun group. Appreciated our guide sharing pictures of the folks in the stories being told.
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Chaysem2024
Jun 9, 2024
This tour is worth it! - This tour was super fun and very interesting! Our group was very small which I actually liked and it was more personal. Our tour guide Hannah was incredible, she was very engaging and knew a lot about the history of the area. She was also very helpful with questions. She also had many cool spooky and historical photos she showed us through the walk. There is a bit of walking through this tour and some stairs but overall not too strenuous! This was a really cool experience and I highly recommend! I will be going on more of these tours in the future!
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Brynn_b
Jun 9, 2024
Hannah was awesome! - Hannah did a great job and kept it very entertaining. She had a big group of people but made sure to interact with all of us!
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Destiny_l
Jun 8, 2024
Definitely recommend - The tour guide was great! Very engaging and informative. Would highly recommend. Expect a long walk but well worth it.
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Ashleyam1003bj
Jun 7, 2024
Very neat and enjoyable - This was my first tour. Our tour guide was super fun and made the hour (and a half) walking tour very interesting. Lots of history, murder, and ghost. You do walk up hill/stairs for the first part of it, everything else is down hill and you obviously have to walk back to where ever you park, so keep that in mind when adding this to your plans. Overall we had a great time and learned a lot of cool Tennessee history. Our guide also only tells you things he knows to be fact. He does not make up any stories, which is really great.
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