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Does a former owner still walk the floors at this Asheville, NC, Hotel

The Blind Tiger at 173 E Chestnut Street in Asheville, NC is a boutique hotel. It was once called the Whitegate Inn & Cottage, but some believe the old structure is haunted by the former owner and nurse, Marion Bridgette, whose presence can reportedly be felt by guests who visit.

Bridgette may be gone from the physical world, but it’s reported that she is very active in the spiritual world, and she still wanders the halls and even appears in mirrors.

Written By: John G. Clark Jr.