The Family Inn in Pigeon Forge is considered haunted due to the alleged presence of a female spirit, believed by some to be an elderly woman who was murdered there. Guests and visitors have reported seeing the spirit watching them, with sightings often occurring around 3 AM, and the hotel is considered by some to be an unsettling place to stay. The core of the hauntings involves reports of a female spirit who is said to be watching over the hotel's guests. The spirit is often identified as an elderly woman who was murdered at the inn during a robbery. Her spirit is believed to have never left. Guests have reported seeing the spirit watching them at approximately 3:00 AM. Some have seen a shadow move from a nightstand to the door. Some guests find the hotel's older, less updated, and potentially dated decor and atmosphere to contribute to its haunted reputation.