Originally known as Public School Number Four, the institution now infamous as “The Devil’s School” was built in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1917. For over half a century, it served as a vital educational center for the city’s children, adapting and growing with the community it served. Its life as a school came to an abrupt…
Learn the secrets of Alfred Dupont, of the wealthy Dupont family. What did “Uncle Fred” do that caused his life to end so tragically? Why do guests of the Dupont Mansion claim he’s still there? Join us as we take a deep dive into the Dupont family and the Dupont Mansion in Louisville, Kentucky. Also,…
The Mother Church of Country Music can trace it’s origins all the way back to the Civil War when a riverboat captain named Thomas Ryman became a prominent businessman in Nashville. Ryman found religion and built the historic venue in Nashville which ultimately became home to the Grand Ole Opry. The Ryman Auditorium might be…
Tales abound about the spirits from the Civil War that allegedly reside in the old Williamson County Courthouse in Franklin, Tennessee. But, did you know that before the courthouse was built, the property was home to a small building that belonged to Dr. Ferdinand Stith? Like many other medical professionals in the early 19th century,…
WKRN and Allen from Southern Ghost Stories take you on a tour through Chubbs in Gallatin, Tennessee. The popular BBQ restaurant was originally a fire department, a jail and at one point a brothel. Waitresses and restaurant staff claim to experience strange activity such as lights and televisions that turn themselves off and on. The…
The oldest city in the Volunteer State is also one of the most haunted. In 1797 local physician, Dr. William Chester built an inn along a stage coach route in the heart of downtown Jonesborough, Tennessee. Notable politicians such as John Sevier, James K Polk, Andrew Johnson and Andrew Jackson often stayed in the inn…
Built from 1800 to 1805 the Croft House on the grounds of the Nashville Zoo is the second oldest house in Davidson County. After falling behind on property taxes, Margaret and Elise Croft made a deal to donate 200 acres and the home that had been in their family for five generations to a local…
Allen from Southern Ghost Stories recently toured some of the most haunted places in Gallatin, Tennessee with WKRN, an ABC affiliate in Nashville. In this episode we tour A Daisy a Day and Pickled Treats and Antiques, two haunted boutiques. Check out the book that brought WKRN to Gallatin. Southern Ghost Stories: Ghosts of Gallatin…
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…
In a sea of honky tonks in downtown Nashville, B. B. King’s Blues Club on Second Avenue is a popular place for those looking for something a little different in the Music City. It’s also a place where employees have experience quite a bit of paranormal activity. The basement of the old building is said…
