This haunted church and cemetery in eastern Tennessee is thought to have it all…well, at least in the paranormal circle of the world. Bethesda Cemetery and Church in Morristown are tied to several ghostly legends. Several Confederate specters have been reported both inside and outside the church. The spirits that are said to haunt the…
The Haunted White Oak Flats Cemetery
Cemeteries have a distinct haunted vibe compared to those on allegedly haunted roads, bridges, and even in homes. The ambiance may change a tad since cemeteries are the official place where life ends and the afterlife begins. One place in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is believed to be haunted by numerous spirits. Gatlinburg received its name from…
Haunted Hurricane Mills
Many stories have been written about the alleged hauntings of Loretta Lynn’s home and surrounding land in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. The Lynns purchased the 3,500-acre property in 1966 or 1967, depending on the source. Indeed, it was not a bad accomplishment for the young girl born and raised in Butcher Hollow, across the state line…
The Hell Hound of the Rotherwood Mansion
The Holston River area in the Tri-Cities of Tennessee seems plagued by specters and even a hellhound. One place located on the North Fork of the Holston is the Rotherwood Mansion, which has a grim history. The mansion in Kingsport dates back to 1818 and has accumulated a fascinating supernatural history. One legend says that…
The Ghost of Fiddler’s Rock
In the late 1800s, a young fiddle player named Martin Stone developed a significant following in the northeastern corner of Tennessee due to his exceptional fiddling skills. The young Stone seemed in demand, often appearing at weddings, funerals, and other social events. One evening, Stone climbed Stone Mountain to enjoy the air and even brought…
The Haunted Bethesda Cemetery & Church
This haunted church and cemetery in eastern Tennessee is thought to have it all…well, at least in the paranormal world. Bethesda Cemetery and Church in Morristown are tied to several ghostly legends. Several Confederate specters have been reported both inside and outside the church. The spirits that are said to haunt the cemetery are a…
The Ghostly Steel Bridge of Elizabethton, Tennessee
A steel bridge that once crossed Siam Valley into the Stoney Creek Community was where young lovers would meet. The bridge has since been torn down, but that doesn’t erase history or even a ghostly tale. The Watauga River Bridge was once known as the “Steel Bridge.” During the 1930s, Tom Jackson and Wanda Smithson,…
The Ghostly Man of Netherland Inn Road
On November 19, 1923, Albert “Hugh” Hamblen learned that his son was involved in a tragic car accident in Kingsport, Tennessee. The elder Hamblen rushed to his side after hearing the news. Two of the boys were pronounced dead at the scene, but Hamblen’s son survived the ordeal. The following day, Hugh learned that the…
The Headless Train Conductor Still Haunts These Railroad Tracks
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…
The Legend of the Bell Witch
Some legends are in a league of their own, and the Bell Witch is one of them. Perhaps this tale would even be on my Mount Rushmore, but I will save that for another day. In the early 1800s, John Bell moved from North Carolina to Tennessee with his wife, Lucy, settling on a farm…