Frequently Asked

Yes. Haunted Hill on Possum Holler is a free community Halloween attraction for all ages. Donations are accepted — money and Halloween or Christmas items — but nothing is expected.

365 Possum Hollow Rd, Johnson City, TN 37615 — Washington County. In local Appalachian dialect, Hollow is said Holler, which is where the name comes from.

Haunted Hill is a fully outdoor Halloween adventure. You'll follow a wooded trail filled with spooky scenes, animatronics, lighting effects, and live scares. We also have a couple of small greenhouses where you can duck in if a brief shower rolls through, but the experience is all about enjoying the outdoors.

Yes! Haunted Hill is designed for families and visitors of all ages. The scares are spooky and fun rather than intense, making it a great experience for kids, teens, parents, and grandparents alike. Younger visitors may want to hold a parent's hand in a few darker areas, but most leave smiling. You might even run into our youngest scare actor, Lennon!

A little rain usually doesn't stop the fun! We stay open during light rain, and our small greenhouses provide a place to take cover if a shower passes through. If severe weather or lightning makes it unsafe, we'll post any closure or schedule changes on our homepage and Facebook before opening.

Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes are your best choice since you'll be walking a wooded trail. Evenings can get chilly in the Hollow, so a light jacket or hoodie is recommended.

Plan on 25–40 minutes to walk the full trail, plus any wait at the entrance on peak nights.

Think spooky Halloween fun rather than horror. You'll find creepy scenes, surprises, and plenty of laughs, but nothing overly graphic or extreme. Most kids who enjoy Halloween have a great time, and adults usually have just as much fun.

Absolutely u2014 we're always happy to welcome new volunteers! Whether you've scared people before or just want to try it for fun, we'd love to have you. Bring a costume (or ask us what you need), and join us on Friday or Saturday night. The more monsters hiding in the woods, the better!

It all started with one little boy who kept missing Halloween. Lennon was often sick on Halloween, so Peter and Amanda created a small after-Halloween celebration just for him. What began as a family tradition slowly grew u2014 one year at a time u2014 into the community Halloween attraction it is today. Many of our original characters, including Steve the Clown (Sinister Steve), are still part of the Hollow and have been entertaining visitors since the very beginning.

Park at the top of the hill — our crew will direct you in. Overflow parking is available at the bottom of the hill if the top is full. It’s a hike up, so if the incline isn’t your thing, wait at the bottom and a spot will open up soon. Main parking is about 1,000 feet from the road.

No tickets, no reservations, no waiting list. The Hollow is open every night of the season — just show up. Walk-ups only, every night of the week.

Check our Visit page for current season hours — they vary by day of the week.

Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome to walk the Hollow — though we can’t promise the monsters won’t stare. Service animals are always welcome. No werewolves please. Please clean up after your pet and keep them leashed — the Hollow has enough creatures roaming free as it is.

Photography and video are welcome — we love seeing the Hollow through your eyes. Share your shots on our Photos page or tag us on social media. If you plan to use your photos commercially or in media coverage, please give us a heads up at [email protected]. We’re usually happy to help.

We host daytime Sensory-Friendly events throughout the season — same trail, softer lights, reduced volume, and no live scares. Check the Calendar for scheduled dates. Need additional accommodations? Contact us and we’ll do our best to make the Hollow work for you.

Haunted Hill is always free — no tickets, no admission, no catch. But if the Hollow gave you a good scare and you want to help keep the monsters fed, donations are gratefully accepted. Drop cash in the donation box at the exit, or find us on Cash App and Venmo — links are on our Donate page. Every dollar goes back into the Hollow.

No concessions on the Hill — bring your own snacks and drinks if you need them. Trash cans are placed along the trail. What you bring in, take out or drop in a can. Leave your trash behind and something from the Hollow just might follow you home.

Find something that doesn’t belong to you on the trail? Hand it to one of our crew — they’re the ones not running away from you. Lost something yourself? Let a crew member know and we’ll do our best to reunite you with it before the Hollow claims it permanently.

Take a piece of the Hollow home with you. Merch is available on-site at the exit and online at possumholler.org/merch. T-shirts, stickers, and more — all haunted by the hands that made them.

Haunted Hill is run by Peter and Amanda Turner. Peter came to Johnson City from the UK in 2021. Amanda is a Sulphur Springs native who’s called East Tennessee home her whole life. Between them, they’ve turned one family’s Halloween tradition into something the whole region looks forward to every October.

People have driven from Maryville, Knoxville, and as far as Florida to walk the Hollow. We think so. See you on the Hill.