About this episode

This episode explores the haunting of Brinkley Female College in Memphis, focusing on the ghost named Lizzie and the legend surrounding her.

Memphis is a city of music and history, but it is also a city of ghosts. Today, we explore one of its most enduring and debated legends: the haunting of Brinkley Female College by the mysterious Lizzie - and the hunt for an elusive buried jar that captivated an entire city. READ THE FULL STORY & SEE PHOTOS: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/lizzie-ghost-brinkley-female-college-memphis-tennessee/ In this episode, we cover: The origins of the Brinkley Female College and its place in Memphis history. First-hand accounts of the terrifying encounters with "Lizzie." Why this specific ghost story remains one of the most controversial legends in Tennessee folklore. Listen now to decide for yourself: is Lizzie a product of imagination, or a spirit that refused to leave school? FOR MORE STORIES: Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com . FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad X/Twitter: https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad CREDITS: "Lizzie, Ghost of Brinkley Female College" was adapted and directed by Craig Dominey. Storyteller: Cathy Kaemmerlen ( https://tattlingtales.com/) . Audio Production: Henry Howard. Piano improvisations…

People in this episode

Guest: Cathy Kaemmerlen

Topics covered

• ghost stories
• folklore
• Memphis history
• Brinkley Female College
• haunting
• Lizzie

Keywords

• Lizzie
• Brinkley Female College
• ghost story
• Memphis
• Tennessee folklore
• haunting
• Southern ghost stories

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Memphis, Brinkley Female College, Tennessee

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