The Grisamore House was one of the nicest homes in Jeffersonville, Indiana in the 19th century. In fact, William Henry Harrison stopped and gave a speech at the home in 1840 when he was running for President. However, the historic home is considered to be one of the most haunted places in Southern Indiana. It’s…
In St. James Court, in the heart of Old Louisville, you will find the Pink Palace. Now, the building wasn’t always pink and initially it was where the upper crust of Louisville came to unwind and spend some time with ladies of the night. That would change as the house changed hands and eventually the…
In the early morning hours of January 17, 1985 excitement filled the East Tennessee State University campus in Johnson City as a huge snowstorm dumped several inches of snow on the ground. As several students bundled up and began having an impromptu snowball fight, they began to hear what sounded like a race car off…
On North Church Street in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is an unassuming building that is now home to Puckett’s. However, don’t be fooled by their delicious smoked ribs. The basement of the building is said to be one of the most haunted places in middle Tennessee. Several of the employees that work in the restaurant have told…
On April 6th 1862, the Confederate Army launched a surprise attack on Ulysses S. Grant and his men in Shiloh, Tennessee. After a long day of fighting, what appeared to be a Rebel victory turned into a loss the following day. Unbeknownst to Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard, who had called his men off…
Originally a silent movie theatre in the heart of Savannah Georgia, the Lucas Theatre opened in 1921 and was the first building in the Low Country to have air conditioning. However, as television became increasingly more popular the theatre saw a steep decline in attendance and had to shut down in 1976. The theatre is…
Lucille-Clement Hall on the campus of ETSU is said to be one of the most haunted places in East Tennessee. In a previous post I discussed the plane crash that took place on the school grounds in 1985. In addition to the hauntings that are attributed to one of the plane crash victims is another…
Long before the suburbs of New York City reached its shores, Long Island was the home of Native American tribes, including the Setaukets who lived near a large freshwater lake. According to a legend dating back to this era, the chief’s daughter, Princess Ronkonkoma, fell deeply in love with a European settler named Hugh Birdsall….
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…
Get ready to experience a journey into the mysterious and supernatural as local author Allen Sircy unveils his latest book, “Southern Ghost Stories: Tennessee Tales.” Known as the “Tennessee Hauntstorian,” Sircy, hailing from Gallatin, Tennessee, has garnered attention for his gripping narratives that blend history with the spectral realm. Following the success of his two…
