The Cave Guide

The Caverns

Pelham, TN
59°F
inside, all year
1 hr
on the main tour
$22.95
adult ticket

A large cave best known for its underground concert venue, also open for guided walking tours on weekends.

The story

The Caverns is a cave system in Grundy County, Tennessee. Experts believe humans have been using the cave for up to 25,000 years to escape heat and rain. The underground music venue is in a section historically known as Big Mouth Cave. Guided cave tours are offered on Saturdays, Sundays, and concert days.

History source: thecaverns.com.

What you'll see

  • Big Room Cave
  • Big Mouth Cave
  • Tombstone Pass
  • Underground music venue stage

Tickets and timing

Adults
$22.95 for adults; $12.95 for ages 3 to 12; age 2 and under free (plus tax & fees).
Kids
Free for 2 and under; discounted rate ages 3–12
How long it takes
Guided tour about 1 hour · Adventure Cave Tour 3–4 hours
Hours
Tours on Saturdays, Sundays and concert days.
Booking
Tickets online.

Getting around underground

The walk
Large, dry passages with no crawling on the guided tour; the approach is over rough, wet natural ground.
Wheelchairs
The venue is accessible to music fans with mobility concerns or physical disabilities due to the gentle slope and smooth concrete floor.

Dogs, weather and what to wear

Dogs
Not allowed; trained service dogs only.
Temperature
About 59°F / 15°C year-round

Good to know

Minimum age
All ages for the Guided Cave Tour; ages 16 and up for adventure tours.
Best time to go
Cave tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, with extended hours on concert days.
Food and drink
Food and beverage concessions, including craft beer, cider, and seltzers, are available; the Tavern serves drinks.
Wildlife
Salamanders and other cave creatures may be seen on adventure tours.
On site
gift shop, Tavern, campground, yurt glamping, food trucks, concessions

Special tours and events

Concerts year-round (home of PBS's The Caverns Sessions) and CaveFest in October.

Getting there

NashvilleChattanoogaKnoxvilleMemphisHuntsville

555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, TN 37366

Parking: Premium parking close to the cave is available as an add-on; a Premium Day Parking Pass costs $48.99.

Directions in Google Maps

Distances are straight-line from each city center.

Questions people ask

How long does a visit to The Caverns take?

Guided tour about 1 hour · Adventure Cave Tour 3–4 hours

How cold is it inside The Caverns?

About 59°F / 15°C year-round.

Can you visit The Caverns in a wheelchair?

The venue is accessible to music fans with mobility concerns or physical disabilities due to the gentle slope and smooth concrete floor.

Are dogs allowed at The Caverns?

Not allowed; trained service dogs only.

Do you need to book The Caverns in advance?

Tickets online.

Is there a minimum age for The Caverns?

All ages for the Guided Cave Tour; ages 16 and up for adventure tours.

Where is The Caverns?

555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, TN 37366

Listed in: caves with camping or lodging

Checked on 2026-10-22 against thecaverns.com (FAQ). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.

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