Dive into Knoxville’s haunted past with ‘Southern Ghost Stories: Knoxville.’ Venture into the shadowy corridors of history where ghostly whispers linger and specters roam. From the stately corridors of Baker-Peters House to the Ramsey House, explore the murky depths of Knoxville lore.
But it’s not just buildings that harbor secrets; delve into the macabre history of grave robbers who prowled cemeteries under the cloak of darkness, selling their ghoulish wares to local medical colleges. Encounter the ghostly figure of a headless man haunting the banks of First Creek.
Unravel the enigma of a voodoo doctor whose untimely demise sparks rumors of hexes and curses cast upon unsuspecting neighbors. Dare to encounter the legendary Wampus Cat who stalked its prey in downtown Knoxville in the 1930s.
And amidst these tales of terror, discover the dark legacy of Dr. Stephen Foster, a minister whose unholy experiments echoed the horrors of Frankenstein’s laboratory. ‘Southern Ghost Stories: Knoxville’ invites you to confront the shadows of the past and uncover the chilling truths that lie beneath the surface of this historic city.
What You Will Find
- Chilling tales from Knoxville’s most haunted homes
- Unsettling legends of grave robbers and body snatchers in East Tennessee
- Accounts of spectral figures like the headless ghost at First Creek
- Stories of voodoo, hexes, and folk magic tied to Knoxville’s past, including the infamous Dr. Obie Lee Roddie
- Folklore of mysterious cryptids like the Wampus Cat
- True historical events intertwined with unexplained paranormal activity
