Frequently Asked

Yes. Always has been, always will be. Just show up — no tickets, no catch. If the Hollow gave you a good time and you want to help keep it going, we’ll never say no to a donation.

365 Possum Hollow Rd, Johnson City, TN 37615 — Washington County. See you on the Hill.

Haunted Hill is a fully outdoor Halloween adventure. You’ll follow the Hill through spooky scenes, animatronics, and lighting effects. If a shower rolls through mid-visit, the prop scenes have walls — duck inside, catch your breath, get your picture taken with whatever’s in there.

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.

A little rain doesn’t scare the Hollow. We stay open through light showers — and if one rolls through mid-visit, the prop scenes have walls. Duck inside, catch your breath, get your picture taken with whatever’s in there. If severe weather or lightning makes the Hill unsafe, we’ll post on the home page and Facebook before opening time.

Closed-toe shoes — the ground has opinions. Evenings on the Hill can get chilly, so a light jacket or hoodie is a good call. Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little Hollow on.

Plan on 25–40 minutes to walk the full Hill, 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 — we’re always looking for new creatures to haunt the Hill. No experience needed, just a willingness to lurk in the dark and see what happens. Bring a costume or ask us what you need. Unpaid, but the scares are priceless — this is a free community event run entirely by volunteers. Interested? Get in touch and we’ll find you a spot on the Hill.

It all started with one little boy who kept missing Halloween — sick every October, missing the trick-or-treating and the parties. Peter and Amanda threw a small after-Halloween celebration in the backyard just for him. What began as a family tradition slowly grew — one year at a time — into the community Halloween attraction it is today. Many of our original characters, including Steve the Clown, have been here 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. The Weber City Volunteer Fire Department helped us direct traffic on some of the weekends — we’re grateful for every one of them. 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 Hill, 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 Hill. 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 Hill? 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 the US in 2001. 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 across Tennessee — Knoxville, Maryville, Johnson City — and from as far as Florida. We’ve welcomed visitors from Argentina and followers from the UK and Holland who’ve never set foot in Tennessee but feel like part of the community. We think so. See you on the Hill.