Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Nashville, Tennessee. With its purple exterior and live music Tootsies is not only the most famous honky tonk in the world, it’s also the most haunted. Legend has it that the ghost of Tootsie Bess and Hank Williams Sr. have been known to roam…
Is the Southern Turf Building haunted by the spirits of Ike Johnson and David “Skull” Schulman? Johnson lived in the building for twenty years and committed suicide the night before he was to be evicted. “Skull” was murdered right outside his bar in the basement of the building. Strange things seem to always take place…
The Louisville Bourbon Inn might be one of the nicest places to stay in Old Louisville but the Inn has it’s share of dark secrets. Learn about Annie Whipple and the deal she made that doomed her to spend eternity roaming the stairs of the Inn. Join us as we talk about the Louisville Bourbon…
One hot summer day in August 1895, William Wallace, a 14 year old sweeper on the third floor of Columbia Mills got bored and decided he wanted to see how the elevator worked in the old textile mill. As he stuck his head down to look into the elevator shaft a 1,000 pound weight used…
In the heart of the Garden District you will find the Harris-Maginnis House, one of the most haunted houses in New Orleans. The old mansion has been converted into an inn and after numerous tragedies that have taken place in the home several spirits have allegedly stayed behind. Join us as we take a deep…
In the heart of Savannah, Georgia you will find Calhoun Square. Named after John C. Calhoun, a prominent politician from South Carolina the square was laid out in 1851. In the square you will find some of the most haunted buildings in the Low Country. But it’s not just the old houses that are haunted,…
Located in the heart of downtown Nashville is the oldest Catholic Church in Tennessee, St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows. Over the years the church has been the seen of ghostly activity since the remains of a priest were discovered inside the building. Is the old church haunted? Join us as we take a deep…
During the contentious 1828 Presidential election, Andrew Jackson’s wife Rachel became the target of a vicious smear campaign by John Quincy Adams and his allies. Before meeting Andrew Jackson, Rachel was married to Lewis Robards in Kentucky. When their marriage fell apart, Robards sent Rachel home to Nashville and filed for divorce. However, during this…
Be sure to join Allen from Southern Ghost Stories for a special evening at Chubbs at 122 W Franklin St in Gallatin. We will be talking about the history of the old firehouse and a ghost hunting demonstration will be led by Scott Porter from AMC’s Haunted Towns. The upstairs of the restaurant is believed…
Tucked away just behind a cluster of restaurants and shops on the strip in Gatlinburg is one of the oldest burying grounds in East Tennessee. Established in 1830, the White Oak Flats Cemetery is the final resting place for some of the earliest settlers in the area. According to legend, the cemetery is haunted by…
