Cumberland Caverns Closes for TV Show Filming in McMinnville 📺🦇

Tennessee’s longest show cave is temporarily shutting its doors this month for a television production. The closure affects not just cave tours but the entire property, signaling a significant media project coming to the Cumberland Plateau region near McMinnville.

🗓️ When the Closure Happens

Cumberland Caverns will be closed to the public from Thursday, October 15 through Tuesday, October 20. The property will reopen to visitors on Wednesday, October 21. During the six-day closure, no unauthorized guests will be permitted on the grounds.

📍 Where

The temporary closure affects Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville, Warren County, including the surrounding property. This means cave tours, hiking trails, and all visitor activities will be unavailable during the filming window.

✨ What’s Happening Behind the Scenes

Cumberland Caverns is hosting a TV show production, though specific details about the project remain under wraps. The cave’s management has asked for community understanding and cooperation during the filming period, noting they are unable to share additional information about the production at this time. The scale of the closure-affecting the entire property for six consecutive days-suggests a substantial media undertaking.

🎟️ Plan Your Visit

If you were planning a cave tour or hiking adventure, mark your calendar for October 21 or later. Visitors can contact Cumberland Caverns directly to confirm reopening details or to schedule tours after the production wraps.

Whether you’re curious about what’s filming at one of Tennessee’s most iconic natural attractions or simply want to plan your next underground adventure, save the reopening date and check back when Cumberland Caverns welcomes guests again. 🌟