Southern Ghost Stories
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsFrom Louisville, Kentucky to New Orleans, Louisiana the people in the southern United States have passed down ghost stories from generation to generation. Each week we will tell the story of two places and let you decide if they are really haunted.
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Episode 118: Rock Castle
March 22, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 21.5 MBStep back in time to centuries past and uncover the haunted history of Rock Castle in Sumner County, Tennessee. From its origins amidst the untamed wilderness of the late 18th century to its status as a cherished landmark today, Rock Castle has witnessed a wealth of triumphs, tragedies, and secrets. Join us as we journey through the lives of the Smith family, who carved out a home in the rugged landscape and left an indelible mark on the region. Learn about Daniel Smith, the vision...
Episode 117: Ruby Falls
March 18, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes - 19.8 MBHidden away underneath Lookout Mountain you will find Ruby Falls, a popular tourist attraction. The cave has history and there are rumors that it is very haunted. Find out the haunted history of Ruby Falls in today's episode. For more eerie tales, please check out "Southern Ghost Stories: Chattanooga".
Episode 116: The Jersey Devil
March 14, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 18.4 MBWho or what is the Jersey Devil? Why has it become a fixture in New Jersey and known as one of the most popular cryptids in the United States. What are its origins and do they originate with some dinosaur fossils that were discovered many years ago? Join us as we look in to the mythology and history of the Jersey Devil. For more eerie tales, please check out our book, "Fear & Folklore: American Monsters".
Episode 115: The Corn House's Lady in White
March 11, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 18.5 MBWhy does a mysterious Lady in White inhabit a home on Third Avenue in Franklin, Tennessee? The origins may lie in a tale about a woman who decided to cancel her wedding at the last minute. Join us and find out about the haunted history of the Corn House. Don't forget to check out Southern Ghost Stories: Franklin, Tennessee for more eerie tales.
Episode 114: The House of Seven Bathrooms
March 07, 2024 00:00 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MBEnter the world of late 19th-century Chicago, where Dr. Mabel Jackman emerges as a prominent figure in the city's spiritualist circles. With her boardinghouse on North Clark Street serving as a hub for mystical gatherings, Dr. Jackman earns the moniker "the Shepherdess of Paradise" as she offers guidance and conducts seances for a devoted following. However, Dr. Jackman's influence takes a darker turn when Dr. Alfred J. Cole becomes entangled in a dubious business proposition prese...
Episode 113: South Nashville Frankenstein
March 04, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, we explore the eerie tale of Knox Martin, a condemned man whose execution in 1879 in Nashville takes a bizarre turn, echoing themes of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. From the grim discovery at his sister's cabin to Knox's chilling hanging witnessed by thousands, we uncover the shocking attempt to bring him back from the dead using electric current. As rumors swirl and history unfolds, we confront the dark legacy of medical curiosity and the exploitation of the condemn...
Episode 112: Central State Hospital, Nashville Tennessee
April 07, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 8.98 MBThe old Central State Hospital in Nashville was the site of fires, murders and a pauper's graveyard. Today the property is home to an insurance company and a warehouse. Spoiler alert: They are both haunted! If you want to learn more about the old asylum, please check out our book Southern Ghost Stories: South Nashville.
Episode 111: The Galt House - Louisville, Kentucky
March 31, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MBIn the 19th century the Galt House was the premier place to stay in Louisville, Kentucky. It was also the scene of some high profile murders and a deadly fire. While the old hotel is gone, the buildings there in its original footprint are said to be very, very haunted. For more information on hauntings in Louisville, check out our book, Southern Ghost Stories: Louisville.
Episode 110: The White Building, Franklin, Tennessee
March 24, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MBIs an old doctor's office that has been converted into a shopping center haunted by a Union soldier? We dig into the aftermath of the Battle of Franklin to find out just who the ghost in the building really is!
Episode 109: The Ghost of Susan Alamo
March 16, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 17.1 MBFrom Los Angeles to Arkansas and Nashville, Tony and Susan Alamo built an empire leaving countless victims in their wake. The grifters of God made were an infamous duo that will be remembered for years. But, did you know there is a ghost story surrounding the Alamos? After Susan Alamo’s death, the government raided the couples compound in Arkansas and found that her body had been removed from a mausoleum on-site. Where did the body go? What did Tony Alamo do with his wife’s remain...
The Hamilton Turner Inn
May 26, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBLong to have been rumored to be the inspiration for Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion attraction, the Hamilton Turner Inn in Savannah, Georgia is said to be one of the most haunted places in Lafayette Square. From tales of children tragically dying to soldiers who fought in the area during the American Revolution, there is a lot of history in the area. Join us as we take a deep dive into the historic inn and the ghosts that roam the building in this week's show.
Old Old Williamson County Jail (Franklin, Tennessee)
May 19, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 20 MBFor years inmates have been trying to escape the Old, Old, Williamson County Jail in Franklin, Tennessee. We are taking a deep dive into the history of the jail and some of the colorful characters such as Clayton "Rabbit" Veach in a very special episode that is dedicated to Steve "Happy" Taylor.
Memorial Day Weekend Ghost Hunt!
May 14, 2021 00:00 - 6 minutes - 8.41 MBI've been bombarded with messages from people who want to go ghost hunting the past few months. After a challenging 2020 people are itching to get out and do some investigating. So, after some discussions with several different venues I've lined up four big events Memorial Day Weekend. May 27 City Cafe Murfreesboro, Tennessee May 28 Buchanan Log House Donelson, Tennessee May 29 Robertson County Museum Springfield, Tennessee May 30 Sumner County Museum Gallatin, Tennessee All proceed...
Tutwiler Hotel (Birmingham, Alabama)
April 28, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBThe Tutwiler Hotel in downtown Birmingham is one of the nicest places to stay in the Magic City. But below the surface, there is something strange and otherworldly going on in the building that staff members aren't allowed to talk about. Join us as we take a ghost tour of the Tutwiler Hotel and take a deep dive into the history and hauntings of the old building.
Gardner–Pingree House (Salem, Massachusetts)
April 19, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBThis historic home on Essex Street is not only haunted, but an event inside the home also the inspired literary giants Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe to write some of their greatest works. The murder of an old sea captain even spawned a popular board game. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Gardner–Pingree House in Salem, Massachusetts!
Episode 108: The Boston Athenæum
April 13, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBThe Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest libraries in the United States. It's also one of the most haunted. While the Athenæum has millions of books, the biography of a hoodlum from the 19th century named George Walton is the most popular. Why you ask? Well, join us as we take a deep dive into the Boston Athenæum and its ghostly link to Nathaniel Hawthorne as well as George Walton's book!
The Childress House (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)
March 29, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBQuietly tucked away behind the Murfreesboro Square you will find the Childress House that belonged to the brother in law of former President James K. Polk. Built in 1847, the old house is now a popular Airbnb location in middle Tennessee. The historic home is believed to be haunted by former Union soldiers as well as slaves. In fact, there is a tunnel in one of the outbuilding that has been bricked up that supposedly led across the street. Join us as we take a deep dive into the h...
Castle Warden (Ripley's Believe It Or Not)
March 22, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBBuilt in 1887 the Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum in St. Augustine, Florida is actually a castle named Castle Warden that was converted into a hotel. The old building was also the scene of a mysterious fire in 1944 that claimed the lives of two ladies. Was the fire an accident or was the deadly blaze set to cover up a murder? Either way, the museum is said to be haunted by one of the ladies who perished in the hotel fire. Join us as we take a deep dive into Castle Warden.
Episode 104: Gallatin City Hall
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBAs one of the original plots of the Gallatin Square, the property now home to Gallatin City Hall was originally owned by Andrew Jackson. Today, a lady in white is said to be roaming the building late at night. Join us as we dig into the history and hauntings of Gallatin City Hall.
Episode 104: New Orleans Superdome
March 08, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBThe New Orleans Saints are one of the premier teams in the NFL; but that wasn't always the case. The team was believed to be cursed for many years since part of the massive facility was built the Girod Street Cemetery. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Superdome's history. Also don't forget to download the New Orleans Ghost Map app to take your own ghost tour of New Orleans!
Gardner–Pingree House
January 05, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 31.2 MBThis historic home on Essex Street is not only haunted, but an event inside the home also the inspired literary giants Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe to write some of their greatest works. The murder of an old sea captain even spawned a popular board game. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Gardner–Pingree House in Salem, Massachusetts!
Madison Square (Savannah)
December 29, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBMadison Square is where General William Techumseh Sherman sent President Abraham Lincoln a telegraph presenting him with the city of Savannah for Christmas 1864. It's also home to a mass grave from the American Revolution as well as one of the most haunted houses in Georgia. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and hauntings of Madison Square.
Iroquois Park
December 11, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBWith hiking trails that include a scenic overlook as well as basketball courts and other amenities, Iroquois Park is one of the largest parks in Louisville. But there is also a dark underbelly that most don't know about. From brutal murders to a supposed Indian attack hundreds of years ago, there is a lot of negative energy that lead many to believe the park is haunted. Join us as we take a deep dive into the park's history in this episode.
Episode 100: Luxor
December 03, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBAs one of the premier casinos and resorts in Las Vegas, the Luxor is also one of the most haunted. Built on a supposed mobster burial ground, the hotel is said to be cursed. From suicides to bombs in the parking garage, the Luxor has seen its fair share of death. Join us as we take a deep dive into the casino's history and hauntings.
The City Cafe (Murfreesboro)
November 19, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBLocated on East Main Street in Murfreesboro, Tennessee you will find the oldest restaurant in the Volunteer State. Sine 1900 the City Cafe has been serving up some of the best comfort food in middle Tennessee. But the popular restaurant also has a secret that dates back to the tragic death of a little girl many years ago. Join us as we take a deep dive into the haunted history of the City Cafe in Murfreesboro.
Linn-Henley Research Center (Birmingham)
November 05, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBIn downtown Birmingham, Alabama you will find the old Central Library that is now the Linn-Henley Research Center. The building has been serving the people of Birmingham for nearly one hundred years. But, it's also home to the spirit of a faculty member who has been known to make an appearance on occasion. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and hauntings of the Linn-Henley Research Center.
Van's Cleaners (Melbourne, Florida)
November 02, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBToday we aren't just going to talk about a haunted bicycle shop. We are going to talk about one of the most brutal murder cases in the history of Melbourne, Florida. The building was once home to Van's Cleaners where a local man killed allegedly his family in 1954. The murders still echo through the building and staff members of the bike shop have experienced a lot of strange things. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and hauntings of Van's Cleaners in Melbourne, Florid...
Travellers Rest
October 29, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBTucked away in south Nashville you will find Travellers Rest, home of Judge John Overton. Overton isn't a household name but for his time, he was one of the most influential men in Tennessee. With a large plantation that was originally a Native American burial ground, strange things have been known to happen not just on the property, but the entire neighborhood that has since been built on the old Overton estate. Join us for a deep dive of Travellers Rest and firsthand accounts of th...
The Samuel Pickman House (Salem)
October 26, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBBuilt in the 17th century, the Samuel Pickman House in Salem, Massachusetts was lost after it was renovated and remodeled over several hundred years. In 1960s a local realtor and a historian rediscovered the historic home and now it is beloved attraction to tourists who flock to the Witch City in October. But, the Samuel Pickman House has a dark past and supposedly where the spirit of a young girl resides. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Samuel Pickman House and it's haunted...
The Kenwood Inn (St. Augustine)
October 22, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBWho are Raymond and Lavender, and why have they decided to spend the afterlife at the Kenwood Inn in St. Augustine, Florida? Love and betrayal are just some of the reason why you some guests check out at the first ever bed and breakfast in St. Augustine. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and hauntings of the Kenwood Inn.
Calhoun Square
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 13.7 MBIn the heart of Savannah, Georgia you will find Calhoun Square. Named after John C. Calhoun, a prominent politician from South Carolina the square was laid out in 1851. In the square you will find some of the most haunted buildings in the Low Country. But it's not just the old houses that are haunted, the square is believed to be harboring spirits from long ago. Join us as we take a deep dive into Calhoun Square in Savannah!
Cave Hill Cemetery
October 15, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBFrom Harland Sanders to Muhammed Ali, Cave Hill Cemetery is the final resting place for famous residents of Louisville, Kentucky. But the cemetery has a complicated history and was where an infamous grave robber procured fresh bodies from time to time. Those who live nearby claim Cave Hill Cemetery is haunted and have seen strange things in the burying ground from time to time. Join us as we take a deep dive into the historic cemetery.
The Oaklands Mansion
October 12, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 13.7 MBBuilt in the early 19th century for the Maney family, the Oaklands Mansion is one of the most historic homes in Murfreesboro. When Nathan Bedford Forrest led his cavalry into Murfreesboro in 1862 his men skirmished with Federal soldiers on the front lawn. Over the years numerous children died in the home and it's believed this is the source of the hauntings in the home. From kids heard running around the mansion, to the grieving matriarch that still paces the halls, Oaklands is indee...
The Tomb of Marie Laveau
October 08, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBDrawing more visitors to her grave than Elvis Presley, Voo Doo Priestess Marie Laveau is a legend in not just New Orleans, but all over the world! Some say her tomb is haunted, others say it can bring life changing good fortune. Which is true? Maybe it's both! Join us as we take a deep dive into the life, death and afterlife of Marie Laveau.
St. Louis Cemetery #1 (New Orleans)
October 05, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBLaid out in 1789, St. Louis Cemetery #1 is one of the oldest and most historically significant cemeteries in New Orleans. With roughly 700 tombs and 100,000 people interned in walls and tombs sinking into the ground, the cemetery is a site to see. It's also the final resting place of Voo Doo priestess Marie Laveau, whose final resting place draws more visitors than Elvis Presley. Oh yeah, the cemetery is said to be extremely haunted! Join us as we take a deep dive into the history a...
The Enlow Center
October 01, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBAfter fires decimated the Gallatin square in the 19th century, hauntings are now a common occurrence. One of the most active haunted areas of the square just happens to be in a hallway that was a small shopping center in the 1980s and 90s called the Enlow Center. Each business that still occupies retail space in the strip often has strange experiences that can't be explained. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history of the Gallatin square and the old Enlow Center.
The Marshall House (Savannah)
September 28, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBBuilt in 1851, the Marshall House was the most luxurious hotel in Savannah, Georgia of its time. But in 1864, when General Sherman marched the Federal army into Savannah, he took over the building and used it as a hospital for his men. Today the Marshall House is once again a hotel but some of those spirits from the war have chosen to stay behind and still reside on the property. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and hauntings of the Marshall House.
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (Salem)
September 24, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBLike most places in Salem,Massachusetts Saint Peter's Episcopal Church can trace it's origins back to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Phillip English, a wealthy shipping merchant was accused of being a witch after speaking out about the witch trials when his wife was accused. The trials led to English's imprisonment and a showdown with crooked sheriff George Corwin. English regained some of his property and eventually sold a plot of land to a church for a sanctuary and a burying grou...
Union Station (Nashville)
September 21, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 12.4 MBWho is Abigail and why is she haunting room 711 in the historic Union Station Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee? The once proud train station is now a luxury hotel where things have been known to go bump in the night. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and hauntings of Union Station!
Beauregard-Keyes House
September 17, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBBuilt for a slave trader in the early 19th century, the Beauregard-Keyes House is one of the most historic homes in the French Quarter. After the Civil War it was home to Confederate General P. G.T. Beauregard and later acclaimed Frances Parkinson Keyes. The house is said to be home to some spirits that lost their lives in a deadly mafia shootout in the 1900s. Many claim that General Beauregard is also roaming the property lamenting a terrible decision during the war that cost many o...
The Gribble House
September 14, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 13.7 MBOn December 10, 1909 one of the most gruesome murders in Georgia's history took place in Savannah. After hearing moaning coming from the boarding house of Eliza Gribble police discovered two dead women and another knocking on death's door. What police discovered sent them on a wild goose chase that may or may not have led them to the killer. But one thing is for sure-the Gribble House is thought to be haunted by those whose lives were taken that cold December morning. Join us as we t...
The Thomas House
September 10, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBIn the early 19th century wealthy people flocked to mineral springs resorts for their vacation. One of the most popular resorts was Hotel Cloyd, located in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. Today the old resort is now a popular inn called the Thomas House. Oh yeah, some consider it to be the most haunted place in Tennessee. Several spirits reside in the inn. A young girl named, Sarah,a little boy named Billy, "The Whistler" and countless others make their presence known from time to ti...
The Old St. Johns County Jail in St. Augustine
September 07, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBBuilt in 1891 by businessman Henry Flagler, the old St. Johns County Jail was ran by Sheriff Joe Perry who kept inmates in line. After decades of hangings and lynchings in the old jail, it's no surprise that many believe it is one of the most haunted places in St. Augustine. Tour guides and staff members of the museum tell stories of strange things happening in the old correctional facility and some of the old inmates are believed to still be hanging around. Join us as we take a d...
Sauerkraut Cave
September 03, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBKids in Louisville grow up hearing about the fabled Sauerkraut cave in E. P. Tom Sawyer Park. Ghost stories and creepy tales surround the the cave that was part of an old mental asylum. But is it really haunted by former mental patients who died while receiving primitive treatment from doctor's who didn't know how to care for mental illness? Join is for a deep dive on Sauerkraut Cave in Louisville, Kentucky.
Omni Royal Orleans
August 31, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBThe old St. Louis hotel was the location for a bizarre suicide that led police on a wild goose chase that found them looking at a partially dismembered corpse that had been cooked inside an oven. Today the hotel is allegedly haunted by the ghost of a main who has been known to tuck guests in at night! Join us as we take a deep dive into one of the unique hotels in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Omni Royal Orleans.
Scarlett O'Hara's
August 27, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBThe bar known as Scarlett O'Hara's was originally home to a man named George Colee. George was engaged to a young lady but unfortunately she cheated and the relationship ended. A short time later George died under suspicious circumstances in the home. Ever since, people who work in the building have claimed to see strange things. The spirit of George Colee is said to behind the activity and is constant presence in his old home. Join us as we take a deep dive into Scarlett O'Haras a...
The Rhea Building
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBIn the heart of Nashville on Second Avenue you will find an old building that was at one time a warehouse. Today it is occupied by several restaurants, condos and other businesses. But the one thing in common is, is that they are all believed to be haunted! Are the spirits in the building attributed to Indian attacks in the 1800s or are they from a rumored suicide that took place in the basement. Join as we take a deep dive into the history of the historic Rhea Building.
Andrew Low House
August 20, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBAndrew Low came to Savannah, Georgia to work at his uncle's cotton firm as a teenager. Through the years Low became one of the wealthiest men in the area. Like most prominent businessmen Low lived a double life and wound up cheating on his wife, Juliette Gordon Low, who would go onto form the Girl Scouts. Numerous people died in the home and the mansion is said to be bustling with paranormal activity. Several different ghosts have been spotted in the house and staff members regular...
The Jailer's Inn
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBThe old Nelson County jail in Bardstown, Kentucky is now known as the Jailer's Inn. However, at one time it was home to some of the worst criminals in the Commonwealth over the years. From John Dillinger to the vicious Murrell gang, the Nelson County jail held some of the most notorious lawbreakers in the country. Numerous hangings and lynchings also took place in the courtyard. Due to the jail's history it's no surprise that many believe it is one of the most haunted places in Kent...
The Schamberger Building
July 16, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBLocated on the Gallatin Square, the Schamberger Building was the scene of a tragic suicide. In 1940 a bank manager, who was in poor health decided to end his life in the building. Ever since then those who have worked or been in the building have witnessed strange, paranormal activity. Join us as we take a deep dive into one of the oldest buildings on the Gallatin Square.