Quick Details
Length: 90 minutes
Ages: 16+
Starting Point: Sheraton Downtown Hotel located at 623 Union Street, Nashville, TN 37219
Description: No ghosts. No hauntings. But all true crime and true scandals!
Discover the intrigue, scandal, and rouges that helped make Nashville. This tour features scandal, fun-loving debauchery, rogue characters, and treacherous murders that dotted Nashville’s history.
Although we deliver adult topics in a fun and tasteful manner, we recommended this tour for adults over 18 because of the topic matter. With the accompaniment of a parent, we will welcome guests 16 and older. The parent must acknowledge the adult nature of the content.
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, a phone or camera for pictures, and rain gear if needed. Please dress comfortably for the weather. The tour is rain or shine.
The Experience
Introducing the Dark Side Tour: Unveil the Secrets of Nashville’s Intriguing Past!
Dive deep into the underbelly of Nashville’s history where the night comes alive with whispers of intrigue, rebellion, and the infamous. Our Dark Side Tour is not your typical stroll through time; and it’s definitely not your average ghost tour! It’s an immersive plunge into the hidden narratives that have sculpted Music City into the enigma it is today.
Tour Highlights:
🎩 Rogues in Power: Join us as we delve into the dramatic Constitutional Crisis of the 1970s, spearheaded by a notorious, power-hungry governor whose audacious escapades rocked the very core of Tennessee politics. Experience the bipartisan battle of wills that ensued and the jaw-dropping aftermath that reshaped the state’s governance.
🔪 True Crime Tales: Trace the chilling steps of Nashville’s most infamous outlaws and uncover the spine-tingling tales of murder that sent shockwaves through the city. Relive the day a prominent U.S. Senator met his grim fate in a daylight assassination that still haunts the streets of downtown Nashville.
🎸The Gentleman’s District and the Gritty Side of Rock ‘n’ Roll: Venture into the mysterious Gentleman’s District, where rock legends and rogue characters mingled in the shadows. Hear the scandalous stories of The Ryman Auditorium—The Mother Church—where music and mischief danced together under one roof.
🏙️ Nashville’s Block of Unlikely Neighbors: Uncover a block that defies conventional boundaries. From famous trials to acts of vengeance, from education to religious headquarters, and from exotic dancing to early “alternative lifestyle bars” of the era, this block held it all. Not to mention…. the legendary monkey named Pete. (You have to join us to learn more)!
Join us on the Dark Side Tour and prepare to be astonished by the “damnest tales you’ve ever heard”. Nashville’s history is more than just music; it’s a complex, enthralling story of human triumphs and tribulations, and we’re here to share it all with you. Dare to venture into the shadows?
