While the Tennessee State Prison is best known as the place where Tom Hanks filmed The Green Mile, the old prison is believed to be one of the most haunted places in the Volunteer State. For 90 years the prison was home to some of the most vile murderers, rapists and other hardened criminals. In…
Built in the 17th century, the Samuel Pickman House in Salem, Massachusetts was lost after it was renovated and remodeled over several hundred years. In 1960s a local realtor and a historian rediscovered the historic home and now it is beloved attraction to tourists who flock to the Witch City in October. But, the Samuel…
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…
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…
Allen appeared on CBS Morningline in Nashville a few days before Halloween to talk about some of the books from the Southern Ghost Stories series. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
River Street in Savannah is one of the coolest places in the low country. However, the trendy restaurants, bars and shops on River Street were at one time large warehouse were slaves were kept chained up at night in the 19th century. Today Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub calls one of those old warehouses home and…
On March 3, 1915 16 year-old Herman Griswold tried to hop on a train bound for St. Louis at Union Station in downtown Nashville. However, as the young runaway, was attempting to board the train, he was apprehended by a police officer. While in custody waiting for his parents to pick him up, Griswold pulled…
For many years Mount Juliet, Tennessee was known best as a farming community that was a short drive from downtown Nashville. Today the area has been developed and one of the nicest places to live in Middle Tennessee. One of the most popular neighborhoods in Mt. Juliet is Del Webb. However, a hundred years ago…
In the fall of 1899, the schooner C.C. Funk was lost to the harsh, unforgiving waters off the coast of Alaska, leaving its surviving crew adrift in a small boat with perilously few supplies. The three men, Charles West, John Daly, and Frank Anderson, were left to the mercy of the sea with only a…
Renowned Tennessee Hauntstorian Allen Sircy invites readers to embark on a chilling journey through the spectral tales and eerie legends that have shaped the haunted history of Chattanooga in his latest book, “Southern Ghost Stories: Chattanooga.” This captivating anthology of paranormal accounts uncovers daring grave robbers, restless spirits, and mysterious occurrences that have left an…
