After the death of his wife, country music star Roy Acuff moved into a modest house next to the Opry House on the grounds of the Opryland theme park in 1983. Acuff was a beloved member of the Opry family and WSM wanted to make sure he was taken care of. Acuff thrived in the…
Built in phases from 1830 to 1855, the Hunt-Phelan House is one of the oldest mansions in Memphis, Tennessee. The historic house on the corner of Beale Street and S. Lauderdale Street was used as headquarters for the Confederacy during the Civil War until it was taken by the Federal Army after the fall of…
Quietly tucked away behind the Murfreesboro Square you will find the Childress House that belonged to the brother in law of former President James K. Polk. Built in 1847, the old house is now a popular Airbnb location in middle Tennessee. The historic home is believed to be haunted by former Union soldiers as well…
As one of the original plots of the Gallatin Square, the property now home to Gallatin City Hall was originally owned by Andrew Jackson. Today, a lady in white is said to be roaming the building late at night. Join us as we dig into the history and hauntings of Gallatin City Hall. The podcast…
Located on East Main Street in Murfreesboro, Tennessee you will find the oldest restaurant in the Volunteer State. Sine 1900 the City Cafe has been serving up some of the best comfort food in middle Tennessee. But the popular restaurant also has a secret that dates back to the tragic death of a little girl…
After losing a son in the Civil War, grieving New York businessman Felix Baillet moved his wife and three daughters to Coffee County and settled in Tullahoma. The Baillets bought a lot on South Jackson where a school that was used as a Civil War hospital once stood. After building a two-story Italianate house, Felix’s…
Tucked away in south Nashville you will find Travellers Rest, home of Judge John Overton. Overton isn’t a household name but for his time, he was one of the most influential men in Tennessee. With a large plantation that was originally a Native American burial ground, strange things have been known to happen not just…
Built in the early 19th century for the Maney family, the Oaklands Mansion is one of the most historic homes in Murfreesboro. When Nathan Bedford Forrest led his cavalry into Murfreesboro in 1862 his men skirmished with Federal soldiers on the front lawn. Over the years numerous children died in the home and it’s believed…
After fires decimated the Gallatin square in the 19th century, hauntings are now a common occurrence. One of the most active haunted areas of the square just happens to be in a hallway that was a small shopping center in the 1980s and 90s called the Enlow Center. Each business that still occupies retail space…
Who is Abigail and why is she haunting room 711 in the historic Union Station Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee? The once proud train station is now a luxury hotel where things have been known to go bump in the night. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and hauntings of Union…
