Back in the woods near Cookeville, there is an isolated bridge over the train tracks. For decades it has been known as Crazy George’s bridge and it’s believed to be haunted by the spirit of a former railroad employee. You see, Crazy George liked to have a beer or two on the job; that’s how…
Southern Ghost Stories is pleased to announce their very own walking tour of the historic Gallatin Square. Based on stories from the best-selling book Southern Ghost Stories: Ghosts of Gallatin, local author Allen Sircy will explore the darker side of the town with family-friendly tales of ghostly encounters, history and folklore. Allen has been featured…
The Moon River Brewing Company was built in 1821 and was a originally home to a hotel and post office. In 1832, two men staying in the hotel, Dr. Phillip Minis, and the surly town bully James Stark got into a war of words and agreed to a duel. The morning of the duel, Dr….
Why is the Mercer House considered to be one of the most haunted places in Savannah? If you’ve seen Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil you are already familiar with the story of Jim Williams, who lived in the house and shot his lover in the study. But I bet you haven’t heard…
After beating his wife to death with a shovel, Ike Tellis was sentenced to death in 1931 in Louisiana. While awaiting his execution inside the Ouachita Parish jail inside the courthouse, the convicted murderer began worrying about his death. Ike met with a priest and was even baptized a few weeks before he was scheduled…
Back by popular demand! After seven consecutive sellouts for the Ghosts of Gallatin Haunted Tour, we are happy to announce we will be doing one more this year. On Friday, November 5th at 7 PM, we will meet once again at the courthouse for a haunted walk around the square. Allen Sircy will be telling…
From Harland Sanders to Muhammed Ali, Cave Hill Cemetery is the final resting place for famous residents of Louisville, Kentucky. But the cemetery has a complicated history and was where an infamous grave robber procured fresh bodies from time to time. Those who live nearby claim Cave Hill Cemetery is haunted and have seen strange…
The story of the Beast of Sugar Flats Road is one of eeriest legends in Middle Tennessee. No one knows the name of the man involved, nor can anyone say for sure exactly what happened on that fateful night in 1989. What is certain, however, is that a strange, severed head, matted with light, coarse…
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…
The dry cleaners on the South side of the Murfreesboro Square is said to be one of the most haunted buildings in town. From shadows moving around the building, to something playing with an associate’s hair, something is quite active in the cleaners. Employees have also heard voices as well as their name being called…
