Haints and Haunts — Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, stages Haints and Haunts as an evening of ghost stories, Appalachian folklore and haunted history, presented with T&M Investigations. Guests board a historic train at dusk for a ride through Missionary Ridge on which storytellers share local legends and ghostly encounters.

The evening goes on after the train returns: a haunted hayride with more stories, then a bonfire gathering with yard games in the village. The operator lists live ghost-hunting demonstrations, a turntable demonstration at the East Chattanooga depot, and s'mores kits as an add-on at booking.

Because of its spooky themes, ghost stories and supernatural equipment, the operator recommends the experience for ages 13 and older.

A haunted train ride of about 45 minutes with live storytelling, a turntable demonstration and a stop at the depot in East Chattanooga, then a haunted hayride of about 10 minutes and a bonfire gathering of 30 to 45 minutes with yard games. Seasonal concessions are sold on site and s'mores kits can be added when booking.

Check-in is at the Grand Junction Depot, 4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Recommended for ages 13 and older. The operator lists the whole evening at one to two hours. Hot dogs, kettle corn, drinks and other seasonal concessions are for sale on site; s'mores kits are an add-on at booking.