The Fairvue Plantation in Gallatin is said to be haunted by a Union soldier who died in the building during the Civil War. Like most large homes, Fairview was occupied in the early 1860s when the Federal Army marched into Middle Tennessee after the fall of Forts Donelson and Henry. People who have been in…
Built in the late 18th century, the building on North Maple in Murfreesboro is home to an unassuming bar called “Wall Street”. It’s believed that the 120 year old building is haunted by three spirits, an old man, a child and a woman. Those who work in the establishment have heard people whispering, children giggling…
Built in 1913, the building on the corner of South Main and McGrew in Shelbyville, Tennessee was originally home to the Shelbyville post office. In 1965 the structure was thoroughly renovated and turned into a modern library. Today, the historic building on the square is now an antique mall. Over the years people have claimed…
In Marc Cohn’s hit song “Walking in Memphis” the singer claimed to see “the ghost of Elvis”. While that’s not necessarily true, the singer-songwriter’s friend who “plays piano every Friday at the Hollywood” is supposedly still playing in the Hollywood Cafe in Tunica, Mississippi. Did I forget to mention that she died in 1990? Cohn’s…
In the 19th century Addison Buchanan built a modest log cabin not too far from his parents in Donelson. When the airport expanded in the mid-1990s Addison’s old home was relocated to the grounds of the Buchanan Log House on Elm Hill Pike. The house is said to be haunted by Addison as well as…
The City Cafe in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is said to be haunted by several spirits, one of which is a child who died after chasing a ball down the stairs and into the street many years ago. One day the owner was setting up for a birthday when she watched a balloon detach itself from a…
In the heart of Savannah, Georgia, nestled beneath the moss-draped oaks of Bonaventure Cemetery, lies the grave of a little girl named Gracie Watson. Her story is one that has captivated the hearts of visitors and ghost enthusiasts alike. Gracie, born in 1883 to W.J. and Frances Watson, was a bright and vivacious child. Her…
The Ghosts of Gallatin Haunted Tour will be picking up where it left off last fall when they kick off their spring season on Friday, March 4th. 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…
We have a big announcement. Our newest book, Southern Ghost Stories: Ghosts of Gallatin is now available in paperback as well as Kindle. We’ve been quietly working on this project for over a year and we are proud to announce that it is finally here. The book is available at Pickled Treat and Antiques, A…
When you think about haunted places, you don’t typically think about a gas station. However, the convenience store on the corner of Franklin Road and Gresham Lane isn’t your ordinary gas station. It’s where the Battle of Stones River actually began on December 31, 1862. The corner where the Rebels ambushed the Federal soldiers to…
