Stones River National Battlefield is described as having significant paranormal activity, particularly in the Slaughter Pen area, where visitors and paranormal investigators have reported seeing and hearing disembodied figures and the sounds of battle, including cannon and musket fire. Other reported phenomena include EMF spikes, unexplained balls of light, and shadow people. Visitors have reported hearing the sounds of cannon fire, musket fire, and soldiers' footsteps across the battlefield. Apparitions, including a Union soldier leaning against a tree or standing in the shadows, have been reported. Shadow people and balls of light are also common sightings. Paranormal investigators have recorded spikes on K2 meters (EMF meters), which are used to detect electromagnetic field fluctuations. Some paranormal groups have used spirit boxes to communicate with spirits and have reported consistent responses from entities, such as the name "Lincoln". This specific area of the battlefield is often cited as one of the most haunted locations, potentially due to the intense fighting and numerous deaths that occurred there.