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Chattanooga, TN, 60°F inside, from $29.95
The cave tied to the Bell Witch legend, about 40 minutes from Nashville, with 40-minute guided tours plus a John Bell cabin tour, open seasonally.
The story
The Bell Witch Cave is associated with the Bell family hauntings, which the site says date back to 1817. The cave is owned by John Bell, and the guided tour tells the story of the Bell Family hauntings. The Historic Bell Witch Cave has been placed on the National Historic Registry since April of 2008. The site also preserves artifacts from the original Bell cabin, such as a chimney stone and an iron kettle, displayed in a reconstructed John Bell cabin.
History source: bellwitchcave.com.
What you'll see
- Ancient Native American burial site
- Natural formations
Tickets and timing
- How long it takes
- About 40 minutes (cave); 30-minute cabin tour included
- Hours
- Seasonal: weekends in May, Wed–Sun in June–July, Fri–Sun August–October, reduced hours in November, closed December–April.
- Booking
- No reservations; tickets are sold on site.
Getting around underground
- The walk
- The cave tour lasts approximately 40 minutes; feet may get wet.
Dogs, weather and what to wear
- Temperature
- 58 degrees year around
Good to know
- Minimum age
- Children ages 9 and under are NOT allowed on lantern tours.
- On site
- gift shop, portable restrooms
Special tours and events
Night lantern tours, a haunted hayride and paranormal investigations in October.
Getting there
430 Keysburg Rd. Adams TN 37010
- Nashvilleabout 33 miles
- Bowling Greenabout 41 miles
- Huntsvilleabout 131 miles
Distances are straight-line from each city center.
Questions people ask
How long does a visit to Bell Witch Cave take?
About 40 minutes (cave); 30-minute cabin tour included
How cold is it inside Bell Witch Cave?
58 degrees year around.
Do you need to book Bell Witch Cave in advance?
No reservations; tickets are sold on site.
Is there a minimum age for Bell Witch Cave?
Children ages 9 and under are NOT allowed on lantern tours.
Where is Bell Witch Cave?
430 Keysburg Rd. Adams TN 37010
Listed in: lantern and flashlight tours
Checked on 2026-10-22 against bellwitchcave.com (home and pricing pages). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.