Gallatin Town Square

Called the Most Haunted Public Square in America, this historic downtown district hosts documented paranormal activity in multiple buildings dating to the early 1800s.

Downtown Gallatin's public square has earned the reputation as the Most Haunted Public Square in America, with multiple buildings around the square reporting paranormal activity. The town was founded in 1802 and served as an important stop between Nashville and Kentucky. During the Civil War, Gallatin was occupied by both sides and witnessed skirmishes that left soldiers dead in the streets. The square's historic buildings — many dating to the early 1800s — harbor spirits from two centuries of commerce, conflict, and tragedy. Business owners report merchandise falling from shelves, unexplained footsteps in upstairs offices after hours, and shadow figures moving past windows of closed shops. The Gallatin Ghost Walks, held on weekends in October, take visitors through and around the square, sharing the documented encounters that earned this distinction.