Just in time for October, Tennessee Hauntstorian, Allen Sircy has released Southern Ghost Stories: Ghosts of Gallatin 2. After publishing other books about the hauntings in Murfreesboro, Franklin and Nashville, Sircy returned to Gallatin for his next project. “Gallatin is such a special place,” explained Sircy. “There are ghost stories everywhere!” When I wrote Ghosts…
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…
Lucille-Clement Hall on the campus of ETSU is said to be one of the most haunted places in East Tennessee. In a previous post I discussed the plane crash that took place on the school grounds in 1985. In addition to the hauntings that are attributed to one of the plane crash victims is another…
Delphine LaLaurie is one of the most controversial figures in the history of New Orleans. A descendant of a prominent Irish family LaLaurie married into money on three seperate occasions and was considered to be one of the most prominent women in the Crescent City. However, despite her immense wealth and prestigious spot in New…
In the northeast corner of Louisville, Kentucky you will find E.P. Tom Sawyer Park. But this isn’t just any park, it’s home to a mysterious place that has captured the imagination of kids in Louisville for generations. Past the archery range you will find a big sign that says the area is monitored by electronic…
The oldest building on the square in Gallatin, Tennessee at one time belonged to a local attorney named Andrew Jackson. Although Jackson moved on to battle the British in New Orleans several spirits from different time periods have decided to hang around and make their presence known from time to time. Join us as we…
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…
Three ghosts are believed to haunt Rosemont in Gallatin, Tennessee. The historic house was home to Judge Josephus Conn Guild and his family during the 19th century. Some believe the Judge chose to stick around to watch over the place long after his death. Join us as we take a deep dive into Rosemont. Also,…
Built in 1825, the three story Federal-style home known as Wheatlands in Sevierville, Tennessee is said to be one of the most haunted places in the Volunteer State. Death is synonymous with Wheatlands as four young girls died in a deadly blaze in the 1790s that burned the original structure to the ground. Two Confederate…
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…
