Southern Ghost Stories

Before it was Ripley’s Believe It or Not, St. Augustine's Castle Warden was a luxury hotel that became the scene of a deadly 1944 tragedy. Officially, the third-floor fire that killed two women was an accident, but for over eighty years, rumors have persisted about a contentious divorce, a cover-up, and a mysterious figure known only as "Mr. X." Tonight, we investigate the chilling timeline of the fire, the true crime theories left in its wake, and the aggressive real ghost encounters that make this historic landmark one of the most haunted places in Florida.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com

In this classic epsidoe from the vault, we’re exploring the dark history, missing history, and paranormal history of the Schamberger Building in Gallatin, Tennessee. Built in 1905 to house the Sumner County Bank and Trust Company, this landmark witnessed decades of financial prosperity—and a tragic, abrupt ending for a bank president in 1940. Today, the building holds two massive secrets: a 100-year-old time capsule that completely vanished from the cornerstone, and a haunting presence that choked up a psychic who knew nothing of the building's past. From self-flushing toilets to mysterious underground tunnels right next door, we dig into why the Gallatin square remains one of the most active, unexplained spots in Tennessee.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com

Step inside the iron gates of Savannah's Colonial Park Cemetery, where over ten thousand bodies are packed into just six acres—with entire sections resting right beneath the modern city sidewalks. In this episode of Southern Ghost Stories, American Hauntstorian Allen Sircy reveals that the true darkness of this historic burial ground goes far beyond phantom children and Civil War desecration. Instead, it’s a deep dive into a bizarre historical circus involving two Revolutionary War heavyweights, Button Gwinnett and Nathanael Greene. From a fatal duel at dawn to lost graves, botched exhumations, and the skeletal remains of national heroes being fought over like political trophies—including one founding father who spent a temporary vacation inside a historian's spare bedroom—this episode proves that history in Savannah doesn't just stay buried. It gets weird, loud, and incredibly unsettled. Oh, and there might be a ghost story or two...Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com

Recorded back in 2019 and recently recovered from an old hard drive, this lost episode of Southern Ghost Stories explores one of Nashville’s most iconic honky-tonks: Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. Originally opened in 1960 by Hattie Louise “Tootsie” Bess—and famously painted purple by mistake—this legendary watering hole right behind the Ryman Auditorium became the unofficial green room for country music royalty. From Willie Nelson pitching "Crazy" over a beer to Tom T. Hall streaking through the bar on a lost bet, Tootsie’s has seen its fair share of wild history and music industry legends. But the rowdy behavior didn't stop when the living left. In this classic episode from the vault, we dive into the supernatural side of Lower Broadway, exploring the ghostly sightings of Hank Williams Sr. pacing the back alley, and the spirit of Tootsie herself, who is said to still keep watch over the bar—hat pin at the ready—ensuring the music never truly dies.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com

In this episode of Southern Ghost Stories, host Allen Sircy heads north to uncover the haunted history of the 1876 Brooklyn Theatre fire, one of the deadliest disasters in American theater history and a cornerstone of New York true crime and folklore. Long before a tragic stage fire claimed nearly 300 lives, the grand venue was built directly over the forgotten St. John’s Burying Ground—sparking immediate rumors of a cemetery curse and terrifying New York ghost stories. From early reports of restless spirits wandering the halls to the grim discovery of disturbed gravestones beneath the charred rubble, the tragedy left a deep scar on Brooklyn's past. Decades later, urban legends and paranormal activity persisted at the site, with eyewitnesses reporting phantom actors reenacting the doomed final play. Dive into this dark chapter of historic New York hauntings, where real-world tragedy, desecrated graves, and eerie Brooklyn folklore collide.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com

In this first Tennessee Tales Tuesday episode of Southern Ghost Stories, Allen Sircy dives into one of the strangest forgotten stories in Franklin, Tennessee history — the legend of Dr. Ferdinand Stith, a physician who reportedly tried to bring a dead man back to life using electricity in the 1840s. Inspired by the real science behind Frankenstein and the eerie experiments of galvanism, this episode explores how a public execution, a shocking experiment, and rumors of a real-life “Dr. Frankenstein” became part of Middle Tennessee folklore.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com

The Galt House in Louisville, Kenutcky was built to be the pinnacle of Southern luxury, but its halls have always been more acquainted with blood than beauty. From a brutal 1838 barroom double-homicide that saw the killers walk free after a three-minute deliberation to the shocking Civil War-era assassination of a Union General in the hotel lobby, this landmark's history is defined by violence and ego. Even after the original structure was lost to a devastating fire that claimed lives in 1865, the ground remains unsettled. Today, the location is haunted by more than just memories; reports of phantom footsteps, moving furniture, and the lingering scent of cigar smoke suggest that the spirits of the murdered and the forgotten never checked out. Join us as we dive into one of Louisville's most infamous ghost stories!Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com