This is my 1st time ever experiencing a Haunted Hayride so everything was novelty. I didn't even…read moreknow this Raceway existed but it's cool that this season it was turned into a Haunted Hayride. I didn't get to watch the Magic Show but there seemed to be a circus sort of a stage right next to the food trucks. Warning: This is going to be a very detailed review. PARKING: At the guard post there is a $20 parking fee that is payable before entering the Terror Trail and is not included in the Ticket price. I'm not sure if VIP tix included parking. Food Trucks/Concessions: Only available on weekends. You can't bring any F&B into the Terror Trail but you can bring your own for consumption while standing in line/watching the magic show. Restrooms: There were about 8-10 porta potties that were very full and had no more water to even wash your hands probably bcos there were about 1400ppl that night I went. I didn't realize that it was the opening night ‍ The System: Since it was the opening night to the public, it was wild and lots of chaos bcos everyone was confused on how the system worked. Even with online tix, you had to scan a QR code to sign a waiver and then go to the box office to receive a physical card that had to be surrendered for admission or a wristband for VIPs that could ride unlimited times. There were probably about 1000 regular ticket holders and maybe a few hundred VIP wristbands that night from what i was told. Each trailer could hold about 25ppl and there were 8 wagons going simultaneously and at 40mins per ride, it's understandable why people were irate. The regular lines seemed to never move bcos many ppl tried to cut the lines and VIPs went through a separate fastpass line. But after clearing out the influx of VIPs, each wagon had about 10 VIPs and 15 regulars so the lines finally started moving. The Mgr was very nice and understanding and upgraded many to VIP or a return pass on another day for being patient. (It pays not to yell at service staff!) Regardless, i strongly recommend going on the other days as Fri/Sat will be extremely crazy. The Wagon: I didn't expect to sit on loose hay on the trailer floor. People with disabilities might find this to be a huge challenge which is probably why there were complaints asking for refunds of the tickets and parking. Staff helped as well as the other patrons. Walking onto the trailer was fine but getting off was a little scary for me as i was afraid of slipping. The Terror Trail: There are many actors in amazing costumes! Chainsaws, electric taser like props and many mechanical props are scattered all throughout the trail. I wouldn't call it terrifying and in my opinion it's family friendly. Maybe kids might be scared but they won't ever touch you although they do bang/hit the back of the trailer as a scare tactic. I'd say it's more cool than scary especially when i saw these 2 "Spirits" flying up in the air! It was an awesome setup to put 2 ppl propped all the way up and for the tall Slenderman to scare us. I loved it. Another favorite was the subject that was electrocuted sort of a Frankenstein/Resident Evil combo. I thought that subject would attack us after the Decontamination Failure but sadly that didn't happen. If just for the chaos on Opening Night, definitely less stars BUT that wouldn't be accurate bcos Im sure they'd iron out the hiccups and it is still a fun Haunted Hayride. So that's why I gave it a 4* Overall.

Unfortunately, the experience fell far below expectations. During our entire ride, there was only…read moreone jump scare, and our trailer remained completely silent throughout the trail -- a clear sign that the attraction lacked energy or excitement. For most of the ride, it felt as though we were simply being driven through a field with Halloween decorations rather than experiencing a true haunted hayride event. Our entire wagon was silent during the duration of the ride - not a single scream. There were maybe 5 actors throughout the whole thing. It was super cringey at times & nonsensical. You drive for 5-7mins before even reaching the first scare. Given that we paid nearly $100 per couple, the attraction did not deliver the value or thrill that was advertised. While I understand there may be growing pains and that staff were doing their best, the overall experience felt careless and underwhelming. Adding an additional parking fee on top of that felt like another unnecessary expense for an already disappointing outing. If you work hard for your money... don't waste it on this place.

The clown Girl at the candy shack in carnevil needs to get off her high horse She is not a manager…read moreand therefore does not need to be screaming at people when they accidentally flash a light in her face not having seen the rules, no one should. She also does not need to shout "Yeah, duces" when someone flashes her the peace sign as they walk away. Other than that, it was great. I particularly enjoyed the sanderson's sisters , especially since Winifred was portrayed by a male actor showing support for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

It was decent for $30.00, not a lot of scare as an adult, mostly walking. Not a lot of props to…read morelook at, however a few were kinda cool. Mostly people walking with ya, no real thriller costumes mostly store bought costumes. Good for young kids probably up to 11ys old. The lines are long so expect to wait up to an hour or more per attraction.

it's a great with over 50 themed rooms. Takes about 50 minutes to walk through and conveniently…read morelocated in downtown Nashville.

This was a great Halloween activity! Each set was well thought out and the team of actors were…read moreamazing. Parking is free on the street in front of the warehouse and the price of ticket is very reasonable.

I've been to a corn maze back home with my son and we had a lot of fun. We got lost and everything…read more So when my husband and I came out here we decided to try it. It's a nice fun little activity. The staff (owners?) were great and friendly. There were many kids there so it's good for all ages. For 2 adults we spent about 20 mins getting around but my brother and family came and I think it took them about an hour with the kids leading.

Been there two years in a row it's was awesome! Grandkids like it and had a fun time keep up the…read moregood work it's a fun night for all

I have been to Nashville Nightmare many years now, but was disappointed by my experience this year…read more Entry was relatively quick; we previously have waited up to an hour to get into the actual grounds, but this time it only took 15 minutes on the Saturday before Halloween. I appreciate that the houses are updated yearly, which allows repeat visitors some new spooks and experiences. However, one of the updates of this year I found to be cheap, and I was frustrated with the experience. My partner and I collect the souvenir photos that are taken at the beginning of your experience. There are three rooms to take photos in, and this year we finally completed our trifecta. Unfortunately, they made a decision to only sell the photos with photoshopped backgrounds. The photo booth areas already have decorations, and can stand alone without the photoshop, which looks... terrible. We really just wanted a photo in the booth with the built-in background. In addition to our photos (3 large, 2 small, all photoshopped with different backgrounds), we were given novelty frames with our purchase that are very poorly made. The frames were already damaged when we got them and have sharp edges. We pulled the protective film off, so I know they are new, they are just poorly made. I hope they stop photoshopping the backgrounds, and get some quality products because we are certainly paying for them $$$

We took our 4 kids ages 7,8,13 and 14 through all 4 haunted houses. We had the BEST time. We went…read moreon a Thursday so the lines weren't bad at all. The actors were amazing with my younger kids. They would jump out and scare them and then give them a fist bump. The decorations were amazing. Truly unreal the attention to detail. It was a Halloween wonderland. I can't say that it was super scary. It might be because we had kids with us and the actors took it easy on us, which worked out great! Great fun family night! We already decided this would be our new family Halloween tradition every year!

The haunted trail was amazing the people were so friendly it was so scary and it was so much funread more

From the owner: Backwoods Nightmare is an outdoor haunted attraction buried deep in the woods of Gladeville,…read moreTennessee. Brave guests explore three separate haunted trails, each packed with terrifying scenes, live actors, and heart-pounding scares you won’t find indoors. One of our trails even features an interactive scavenger hunt, adding a twisted challenge to your walk through the darkness. Every turn brings something unexpected — eerie woods, chilling characters, and nonstop screams. New attractions are coming for the 2026 season, making this our most intense year yet. If you love real outdoor horror and adrenaline-filled fun, Backwoods Nightmare is your fall destination.

Took the grand kids was very scary nice job with special effects story line and the actors were…read moregreat 10 out of a 10 great job

Owners and staff were so friendly and accommodating. We had a larger party and they were so…read morewonderful to work with. Escape rooms, rides, gellyball, and store was much fun for all! Thank you for a great time!!!