Where does the tour start? The tour starts at the downtown side (Hunter Museum side, NOT Coolidge Park side) of the Walnut Street Bridge. Take the Fourth Street exit off of I-27 to the 5th light and turn left onto Walnut, which deadends into the bridge where we start.  The physical address is 100 Walnut Street.  (See below for our mailing address.)

Where does it end? The regular tour ends at the Read House. Chattanooga has a free electric shuttle that runs basically up and down Broad Street, which you can catch back to the Bijou Theatre after the tour, then walk from there back to your car.

What time are tours? We offer tours nightly at 8:15 pm ET Mar 1-Sept 21, 7:30 pm Sept 21- Nov 30. We also do specially set tours at other times and in the winter for groups of 4 or more by advance reservation. If we have a specially set tour, it is not limited just to the group who first requested it; everyone is welcome.

Where should we park? There is free parking available on Walnut Street in the Provident lot, and in the lot on the left corner of Walnut and Second, as well as some parking on the street. If you use the lot at Walnut and Second, note that it is a one way drive, and you should head toward the left, rather than straight, when you enter the lot. There is also a paid lot right before the bridge. In the alternative, you can park near the Aquarium and walk up First Street, which begins across Market Street from the Ocean Journey Aquarium building, turns into a sidewalk and ends 2 blocks later, at the Walnut Street Bridge where we begin our tour. Or you can park near the Read House and catch the free electric shuttle to the Bijou, and walk from there to the bridge. That way, you will have your car at the end. However, parking near the Read House is difficult on Fridays in summer when there are free Nightfall concerts going on in Miller Park, near the end of the tour.  Note that the last shuttle runs at 11:00 pm every night but Sunday, when it ends at 8:00 pm.Tour is approximately 12 blocks. (Note that Royal Treatment Spa is now offering a special deal to our customers for various massage packages, including foot massages. :)   For our guests with mobility issues, Chattanooga Funny Cars now rents power chairs. See http://www.chattanoogafun.com/exit.asp?page=www.chattanoogafunnycars.com.

What time zone are you in? Eastern time. If you are from anyplace other than the Eastern time zone, the time will be 1-3 hours later here than your home, ie, turn your watches ahead, not back, and show up 1-3 hours before your home time.

Is this a walking or riding tour? This is a walking tour. There are several stops along the way for stories about different haunted places downtown, so you will certainly not be walking the entire time.

What is the length of the tour? Our regular tour takes 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours, depending on the guide, and the route is approximately 8/10 of a mile (around 12 blocks).

Is the tour suitable for children? The tour is conducted by actors and storytellers; however, no actors will follow, jump out, or otherwise "spook" you.  Therefore, this tour is suitable for youngsters who are not overly frightened simply from hearing stories.  Most children absolutely love our tours; however, we have had a couple of parents of 4 or 5 year olds that got upset hearing about a woman getting her head "bashed in". Most children (except those who watch only PBS) hear more graphic things on television; however, use your discretion. If your child gets overly upset hearing about people being killed, a ghost tour is probably not the best choice for their entertainment. Note that, in consideration of our other guests, this tour is NOT recommended for infants or others who are likely to wail during a nighttime, outside tour over an hour in length.

Are there bathroom stops? No, so you might want to go before you come. There is a public restroom on the far side of the TN Aquarium, as well as a restroom open only to customers at The Ice Cream Show, in the plaza at the edge of the bridge where we begin. There is also a restroom open to customers of Rembrandt's, a coffeeshop in the Bluff View Art District with the best bakery in town.

What is the cost? Tours are $14.00 for adults, $9.00 for children under 12. We also offer group rates for groups of 8 or more, and party packages. Interestingly, our tour has been very popular for bachelorette parties! Tickets may be purchased by cash or check at the time of the tour, or if you need to use a credit card, you can get tickets at the Visitor's Bureau, in the old Bijou Theater a block from the Aquarium.

Are cameras allowed? Yes, we encourage everyone to bring cameras, as we have had a lot of people get ghost pictures on our tour (as you can see from the website). Audio recording of the tour, however, is not allowed.

How early should we arrive? We generally arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour, so anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes early.

Is tipping allowed? YES! Our guides greatly appreciate any and all tips.

What if it rains? We do our tours rain or shine, as long as we have guests that want to go. Some people even say they find the tour creepier during a storm.

Is there any way to hear more ghost stories about Chattanooga? Yes, there are two very good books we would recommend: Chattanooga Chills, by Mark Fults, and Ghosts of the Southeast TN Valley, by Georgiana Kotarski.  Our owner, Amy Petulla, is co-authoring Haunted Chattanooga with award-winning author Jessica Penot, and that book will be published by History Press in October, 2011.

What is your address? The address to put in a GPS to find our starting point is 100 Walnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402. However, our mailing address is 3144 Waterfront Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37419.

Are there any haunted places to stay in Chattanooga? Yes, see our "more fun in Chattanooga" page.

Do you have a circular tour? Yes, by special reservation in advance, we will be offering a circular tour through the Bluff View Art District. This tour will start and end at the Walnut Street Bridge, and will be a shorter distance and a little shorter on time (around 1 to 1 1/2 hours, give or take), and in atmosphere it more closely resembles Savannah or Charleston. This will be a good tour for folks who have already been walking all day, folks with young children or elderly people who do not want to walk up the hill from the Bijou Theatre to the Walnut Street Bridge after (or before, if you park near the Aquarium or the Read House) the tour. This tour, however, will not include Underground Chattanooga, Mountain City Club, the Read House, or a few more of the downtown stops.

Do you make your stories up? No, the stories in this tour have been researched; many are supported by newspaper articles, and the remainder by books.  The tour will include some of the rich history of downtown Chattanooga and its buildings, as well as information on the ghosts that have been known to haunt the area.

You may email us at chattanoogaghosttours@yahoo.com; however, reservations are taken only by phone.  We'd love to have you send us any unusual photos you take on the tour, as well as YOUR ghost stories.

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