In 1923 ghost fever swept through Knoxville when a local man named John Stiles began experiencing strange activity while he was in bed overnight in his home on the corner of McKee and East Cumberland. The spirit first got Stiles attention shortly after he moved in by shaking him while he was trying to sleep….
WQKR 101.7 FM & 1270 AM is set to explore the region’s most chilling tales with the launch of its new show, Southern Ghost Stories, hosted by celebrated local author and folklorist Allen Sircy. The show will delve into the rich history of ghost stories, strange events, and local legends that haunt the United States….
In 1948, the East Tennessee Historical Society came under fire after they allowed the Brazelton Mansion in New Market, Tennessee to be torn down. The house had originally belonged to American Revolutionary War hero William Brazelton and had stood in the same spot for 118 years. Yet, it was believed that the new highway was…
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 Robertson County Museum is said to be one of the most fascinating places on the the Square in Springfield, Tennessee. Originally, the building was a post office that was retrofitted to hold the county’s museum. Downstairs, where the war memorabilia is displayed you will find guns, uniforms and other items from various conflicts over…
In the heart of New Orleans stands the LaLaurie Mansion, a magnificent three-story residence. Built in the early 1830s by Dr. Louis LaLaurie and his wife, Delphine, the mansion was a symbol of affluence and sophistication. Dr. LaLaurie was a respected member of New Orleans society, known for his medical expertise and charm. Meanwhile, Delphine…
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…
Built in 1887 the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum in St. Augustine, Florida is actually a castle named Castle Warden that was converted into a hotel. The old building was also the scene of a mysterious fire in 1944 that claimed the lives of two ladies. Was the fire an accident or was the…
Just in time for October, Tennessee Hauntstorian, Allen Sircy has released Southern Ghost Stories: Ghosts of Gallatin 2. After publishing other books about the hauntings in Murfreesboro, Franklin and Nashville, Sircy returned to Gallatin for his next project. “Gallatin is such a special place,” explained Sircy. “There are ghost stories everywhere!” When I wrote Ghosts…
The Marshall House is said to be one of the most haunted hotels in not just Savannah, Georgia, but the entire country. The old boarding house was the scene of multiple murders and was used as a hospital during The War Between the States. The fourth floor is believed to be the most haunted part…
