The legend of Tennessee's Bell Witch is one that will send chills down your spine, and now you can experience the haunted cave in person with a spooky twist!

The Legend of the Bell Witch

Before diving into all of the spooky fun the notoriously haunted Bell Witch Cave has in store for fall this year, first let's touch on the reason this place is so scary in the first place, the Bell Witch.

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According to the legend of the Bell Witch, farmer, John Bell, and his family moved from North Carolina to their Tennessee home in 1804. After 13 years of living peacefully in Tennessee, the Bell family started having strange things happen to them. In 1817 the family was said to be tortured by an unruly spirit who even went as far as to kill John Bell. It is said that three years after his death a vial of a strange liquid was found next to his bed, which was the Bell Witch taking credit for ending his life.

What started as seeing strange animals on the farm led to hearing eerie sounds in their cabin. Several accounts varied on who or what was causing the disturbances or why they were tormenting the Bell family. The sounds the family heard escalated to a voice speaking directly to them until it could be heard in every room of the house while especially terrorizing John’s youngest daughter Betsy with beatings that left her unconscious. The notoriety of this unseen force spread throughout the countryside and left the Bell family with people camping out on their farm by the hundreds, hoping to witness this strange phenomenon.

It is said that the Bell Witch is known for keeping her word when it comes to her promises, and local lore believes the Bell Witch may be back in the area.

Experience the Bell Witch Cave

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The Historic Bell Witch Cave is open for tours throughout the year. They offer regular tours, lantern tours, and even public paranormal investigations! And throughout the month of October (and last weekend in September) things get even spookier when the haunted hayride comes to the Bell Witch Cave.

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Witch's Dell Haunted Hayride

Starting the last Saturday in September and running every Friday and Saturday in October is the Witch's Dell Haunted Hayride. It's said to be a scary experience, full of jump scares and more!

Are yall ready for one of the best haunted hayrides in Tennessee?
Only 50 minutes from Downtown Nashville and only 30 minutes from Clarksville!

During your 40-minute hayride on the Bell Witch Cave Farm, you’re going to have chilling jumpscares and insane scenes making this a a special kind of experience!

You can even take a tour of the infamous Bell Witch Cave while you're there, and who knows, maybe the Bell Witch will stop by for a spell!

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