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…
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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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
How Did Fair Play, South Carolina, Get Its Name
Have you ever wondered how some of South Carolina’s cities and towns gained their names? This was one of my favorite things to write, and I have covered many of them. If you have ever traveled…
Strange Happenings at Fitz on Main
If you have ever lived in Kernersville, North Carolina, you will know the restaurant at 109 South Main Street named Fitz on Main. I lived in the area for almost 3 years and would frequently pass…
The Atlanta Ripper
Many today are unaware that one place in the United States also had a killing crime spree in the early 1900s that remains unsolved. When I say Jack the Ripper, most people know his infamous name,…