Before the Civil War the son of a wealthy judge, John Overton Jr. bought a plot of land in downtown Nashville and began building a lavish hotel. Then when the Union army rolled into town the unfinished hotel became a prison where captured Confederate soldiers were held. After the war the hotel was finished and…
The old St. Louis hotel was the location for a bizarre suicide that led police on a wild goose chase that found them looking at a partially dismembered corpse that had been cooked inside an oven. Today the hotel is allegedly haunted by the ghost of a main who has been known to tuck guests…
In the mid-19th century prominent attorney George Hampton Young purchased 50,000 acres of old Native American land near West Point, Mississippi and built an opulent mansion he called “Waverly” in the center of property that eventually became a cotton plantation. The house was home to George’s wife Lucy, as well as their ten children. Sadly,…
In the heart of New Mexico, under the vast, starlit sky, a legend whispers through the desolate roads and the ancient lands. It is a tale as old as the hills, a story of a feared entity known as La Mala Hora, the evil hour. This long dark-haired evil spirit is said to roam the…
The New Orleans Saints are one of the premier teams in the NFL; but that wasn’t always the case. The team was believed to be cursed for many years since part of the massive facility was built the Girod Street Cemetery. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Superdome’s history. Also don’t…
Built in 1886 in Greeneville, Tennessee the General Morgan Inn is said to be one of the most haunted hotels in not just East Tennessee, but the entire state. The hotel is said to be haunted by a former staff member called “Greene Room Grace”. According to those who work in the old hotel, Greene…
Is the world famous Union Oyster House in Boston, Massachusetts really haunted by a former United States President and a King of France? Employees have seen strange things in the old restaurant that dates back to the American Revolution. Join us as we take a deep dive into the historic Oyster house in Boston! The…
In late September 1907 in Ashland, Kentucky, after reading a story about a ghost in the local newspaper, Clara Osgood boldly declared that she wasn’t scared of ghosts. After her sister pressed her on the issue, Clara took things one step further and stated that she wasn’t fearful of anything, and it was impossible to…
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…
After vanquishing the British from New Orleans in the War of 1812, Andrew Jackson returned home to middle Tennessee seeking a new challenge. During this time word quickly spread about the stories of the Bell Witch in Adams, Tennessee. “Old Hickory” wasn’t afraid and decided to go visit his old friend and see if the…
