The Battle of Droop Mountain in 1863 wasn’t necessarily the largest engagements in the Civil War, but it was one of the bloodiest battles in West Virginia during the War Between the States. While the Federal Army got the better of the Confederates that day, the Union opted to not pursue the retreating Rebels and…
The Ghosts of Gallatin Haunted Tour will be picking up where it left off this weekend at Squarefest. Southern Ghost Stories series author Allen Sircy and local historian Eli Geery will lead guests to a dozen sites around the Gallatin Square. Whether it’s manifestations, murder, mayhem or a mischievous mannequin, guests can expect to be…
Originally built as a jail in 1905, the building on Bridge Street just off the square is believed to be one of the most haunted places in Franklin, Tennessee. The correctional facility held some of the most dangerous criminals in the Volunteer State. However, the most violent inmates served their time underneath the jail during…
In the summer of 1882 while sitting in prison for killing a police officer, notorious criminal James Tracy was visited by Dr. Walter Haines, Dr. D. R. Browser and I. N. Danforth. The three doctors talked with Tracy about advances in modern science and convinced him to sign over his body after his death so…
In the heart of Dandridge, Tennessee you will find the Vance Building. Built in 1823 the building has been home to a post office, funeral home and various stores. Today the structure is used for offices and retail space. Those who work in the building often hear footsteps and other noises coming from the second…
In Tennessee’s 226 years of history there has only been documented trial of a witch. It took place in 1835 in Fentress County in Jamestown, Tennessee. Back then an elderly man named Joseph Stout spent much of his day sitting around his cabin next to the Obed River reading books about philosophy and religion. As…
Without a doubt, one of the strangest things that ever happened to me took place in the old St John’s County Jail in St Augustine, Florida. Two years ago I purchased a ticket to take a tour of the old correctional facility. After I bought the ticket I realized that I had been charged for…
The Bijou Theatre is not only one of the oldest buildings in Knoxville, it’s also one of the most haunted. Originally built as an upscale hotel in 1817, the building on the corner of South Gay and Cumberland Avenue changed hands several times in the mid-19th century. During that time the structure was used as…
Maison St. Charles is also thought to be one of the most haunted places in New Orleans. Whatever or whoever is at the hotel stays pretty active. Room 126 is thought to be the most haunted room on the property. According to local lore this old townhouse was the scene of a gristly murder when…
The Ghosts of Gallatin Haunted Tour will be picking up where it left off this weekend at Squarefest. Southern Ghost Stories series author Allen Sircy and local historian Eli Geery will lead guests to a dozen sites around the Gallatin Square. Whether it’s manifestations, murder, mayhem or a mischievous mannequin, guests can expect to be…
