ATHENS, Tenn. — The Scream Chamber is a haunted house inside a 200-year-old home in Athens that has its own creepy backstory.

The haunted attraction is tucked away off Highway 11 in North Athens in an old mansion. Before it was turned into a haunted house, it was known as the Samuel Cleage House. It was built in 1826 and was one of the first brick buildings in the area.

Employees of the haunted house have reported paranormal activity inside the house. When the home isn't a haunted attraction, they do paranormal tours through the house.

The attraction is the highest rated haunt in Tennessee and considered one of the top four in the nation, according to ScareFactor.com .

The home is owned and operated by the Garrison family. They came up with the idea when they had a Halloween party fo

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