One of the more popular legends, shared over several years, claims a young man met his demise by a train in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, in northeastern Marshall County. The man was reportedly hit and killed along the tracks while carrying his lantern. Today, the ghost light glows for onlookers.
Several variations of the tale exist behind the Chapel Ghost Light. Another story says the tracks are home to a headless conductor, or brakeman, who uses the light to guide his way.
Another legend says the ghost light is from a passenger who took the train daily and died while on board, leading him to spend the afterlife forever trapped.
Regardless of the story, several people claim to have captured the light in photographs. Chapel Hill, Tennessee, has been named one of the top haunted destinations in the country.
If you visit, you may see the light and meet the headless specter in person.
Written By: John G. Clark Jr.
Image: What Lies Beyond