Haunted Places in Fairmount, Tennessee
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Sheraton Read House Hotel
Chattanooga, TN
9.4 miles from Fairmount, TN
Room 311 is alleged to be haunted by the ghost of Annalisa Netherly. Although not much is known about her, her legend claims she was living in the hotel and was killed when her husband caught her in a tryst with another man.
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Greenwood Cemetery
Chattanooga, TN
9.7 miles from Fairmount, TN
Greenwood Cemetery is said to be haunted by the wife who lived in a large house across the lake. She became wheelchair-bound after an illness, and her husband began to have an affair. To get rid of his wife, he pushed her wheelchair into the lake. She is said to …
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Hales Bar Marina and Dam
Guild, TN
15.3 miles from Fairmount, TN
Constructed in 1905 to tame the whirlpools along the Tennessee River, legend has it that the dam was cursed by Native Americans. Some say if visitors get too close, they'll be sucked in. Witnesses have seen eerie black figures and heard chanting, and some have seen apparitions of drowning Native …
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Super 8 Chattanooga Ooltewah
Ooltewah, TN
15.7 miles from Fairmount, TN
Witnesses reported experiencing a feeling of terror when they saw the ghost of a 20-something woman sitting at the edge of the bed. She appears to be in the process of undressing, leading speculators to believe she was a prostitute who was murdered while on the job.
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Chickamauga Battlefield
Chickamauga, GA
18.3 miles from Fairmount, TN
Apparitions of soldiers are said to be spotted here just about any evening. Sounds of gunshots and screams have been captured here, and flickering lantern lights have been seen as well. Some visitors reported hearing cries for help and feeling cold spots during the summer months. An apparition called Old …
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Gordon Lee House
Chickamauga, GA
21.5 miles from Fairmount, TN
The 1840's antebellum mansion is said to be haunted by a man in a civil war uniform, along with the ghost of a German Shepard that belonged to a former owner. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Whitman-Anderson House
Ringgold, GA
21.9 miles from Fairmount, TN
This 1918 residence is haunted by a soldier named Captain, who has been known to knock on the front door and materialise by the bedsides of resident's of the house, as if to wake them up in the morning. Legend has it that he is waiting for a letter from …
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Old South Pittsburg Hospital
South Pittsburg, TN
25.3 miles from Fairmount, TN
The Old South Pittsburg Hospital was built in 1959 and is located on the foothill of South Pittsburg Mountain, in South Pittsburg, TN. The hospital was built on a solid Limestone rock, as its foundation and a natural spring running directly under the hospital and into the most Northwest part …
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Chetoogeta Tunnel
Tunnel Hill, GA
28.7 miles from Fairmount, TN
Begun in 1848 and completed two years later, the tunnel was used until 1928 when a new tunnel was built close by. The old tunnel was forgotten and became overgrown with kudzu vines until 1992, when preservationists lobbied to save it. It is now a park centerpiece, and a site …
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Wink Theater
Dalton, GA
34.7 miles from Fairmount, TN
Wink Theater was built in 1941 by J.C.H. Wink, who in fact may be the ghost who is believed to haunt the building. Wink was buried on the premises when he passed away during the theater's construction. Witnesses have reported footsteps and strange banging noises.
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Pinhook Plantation House
Calhoun, TN
35.5 miles from Fairmount, TN
Many ghosts have been reported here, including the Lady in the Gray Gown, a ghost who has been known to open the front door and walk up the stairway. There is also a monk who once held a meeting with several other ghosts in the Gathering Room. Reports say another …
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Keith Mansion Bed and Breakfast
Athens, TN
44.3 miles from Fairmount, TN
At this inn, built in 1858, you may come across the ghost of a Civil War soldier. The inn was taken over by the troops during the war, and it is believed that this soldier died on the premises. Voices have been reported, as well as objects that move on …
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Falcon Rest Mansion and Gardens
McMinnville, TN
44.5 miles from Fairmount, TN
At this bed-and-breakfast and spot for historic tours, folks have witnessed footsteps and whistling on the stairs, objects that have been moved, phantom cigar smoke, electronic oddities, and a mirror that fell off the wall for no apparent reason. Legend has it that one ghost here is Clay Faulkner, original …
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Desoto Falls
Mentone, AL
46.2 miles from Fairmount, TN
The ghost of an old woman and her dog is said to wander the area around Desoto Falls. Allegedly the ghost of the old woman was angered at not having a properly marked grave after thieves stole her burial money so she wandered the hills. The legend has it that …
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Samuel Cleage House - Clegg House
Athens, TN
47.1 miles from Fairmount, TN
The Samuel Cleage House dates back to around 1826. Local residents know it colloquially as "The Clegg House." Locals gave accounts of noises and voices that have caused the inability to hold tennants in the past. Now, the building is gutted and going thru possible restoration. Summary of events: Plenty …
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Moody Brick House
Fackler, AL
47.2 miles from Fairmount, TN
The current owners of the Moody Brick claim that the old plantation is definitely not haunted. However, that doesn't stop the tales from being told and retold. In the absence of documented fact, people are free to claim their own version of history and never is that more evident than …
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Historic Tower House Inn
Manchester, TN
48.1 miles from Fairmount, TN
The spirits that live here are said to be former owner John P. Adams, his wife May and his son, Marion. John's apparition has been seen in the parlor and Civil War museum area, and Marion is seen in the children's room upstairs. The hauntings have been mentioned in several …
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El Rayos Authentic Mexican
Calhoun, GA
51.8 miles from Fairmount, TN
The building that houses El Rayos Authentic Mexican Restaurant, formerly Place on Peidmont restaurant, was once a private home. Legend has it that it was inhabited by a woman and a little girl, who was run over by a car here. The woman lived here until her death of natural …
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Walking Horse Hotel
Wartrace, TN
61.9 miles from Fairmount, TN
At this very spot, the Union soldiers released many Confederate prisoners at the end of the Civil War, many of whom were very sick and malnourished and died in the hotel. To make matters worse, in the 1970s a Vietnam vet had a flashback and shot 4 hotel guests to …
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Berry College
Rome, GA
62.0 miles from Fairmount, TN
The hauntings at Berry College have earned it the nickname Scary Berry. The ghost of a female student is supposed to haunt Ford Hall. She hanged herself upon receiving news that her boyfriend was killed in World War II. Blackstone Hall has several ghosts, the most well known perhaps being …
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Barnsley Gardens Resort
Adairsville, GA
64.6 miles from Fairmount, TN
Built by Godfrey Barnsley in 1844, the ruins of the mansion are said to be haunted by Godfrey himself, his wife Julia, and a Confederate soldier who may be Colonel Robert Earle, killed on these grounds during the Civil War.
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Union Cemetery
Woodville, AL
65.1 miles from Fairmount, TN
It is alleged that you can hear the screams of soldiers who died in the Civil War at this cemetery.
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Hardin Bridge
Kingston, GA
72.2 miles from Fairmount, TN
The old Hardin Bridge is still there, though a new one was built around 2010-2011 crossing the Etowah River just next to it. It is said that a couple accidentally drove off the old bridge many decades ago, and their spirits still haunt the area. Voices and screams are heard, …
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Amicalola Falls Lodge
Dawsonville, GA
74.4 miles from Fairmount, TN
The Cherokee Indian braves used to pray on Amicalola Mountain, seeking visions that would guide them in their lives. Folks say the spirits they consulted still remain on the mountain, and sometimes visit the beautiful lodge as well. Reports say the spirits disapprove of negative energy, and in one incidence …
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Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse
Euharlee, GA
74.9 miles from Fairmount, TN
Set in the 1800's settlement of Euharlee, this local smokehouse and barbecue restaurant is rumoured to be haunted by a male settler, who crosses the road at night from a nearby cemetery. He has been seen by staff and diners on several occasions. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Dead Children's Playground - Maple Hill Cemetery
Huntsville, AL
76.7 miles from Fairmount, TN
At this playground set up near the cemetery, the ghosts of children play and swing on the swingsets. Apparitions have been seen, and captured on film by paranormal society investigations; orbs have been reported as well. The swings sometimes can be seen swinging by themselves, and the sounds of laughter …
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Old Dallas Mill Site
Huntsville, AL
77.0 miles from Fairmount, TN
Although the spot where the Dallas Mill was is now open field, legend has it was once haunted by a man who died while working there.
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Maple Hill Cemetery
Huntsville, AL
77.1 miles from Fairmount, TN
It is said that in one of the crypts stands an antique rocking chair, a favorite possession of a lady who was buried in her family crypt. Folks say that when you stand outside the crypt, you can hear the rocking chair rocking.
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Cedarhurst Mansion
Huntsville, AL
77.5 miles from Fairmount, TN
The Cedarhurst Mansion Estate was originally built in 1823 by Stephen Ewing. While visiting the house, a relative, Sally Carter, died of a short illness at the mansion in 1837. The first reports of a haunting was around 1919 after a teenage boy who slept at the house had a …
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Forrest Hills Resort and Conference Center
Dahlonega, GA
77.8 miles from Fairmount, TN
Forrest Hills has quite the active property for ghosts. The property itself is rich in history with the Trail of Tears having gone through it along with a rich past of moonshiners and even a suicide by hanging. The majority of the ghosts here are quite friendly and even playful …
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Hell's Gates
Huntsville, AL
78.1 miles from Fairmount, TN
Alabama is fond of getting into Hell it seems. Not only is there a Hell's Gates bridge, but there's also this place in Huntsville, which is also called Hell's Gates, which in reality, appears to be nothing more than a set of gates blocking a private driveway to some rich …
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Cooley Cemetery
Guntersville, AL
78.3 miles from Fairmount, TN
It is said that a mysterious fog covers this area day or night, and it surrounds the gravestones.
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Frat House - Heritage Bible College
Huntsville, AL
78.6 miles from Fairmount, TN
At the WHBC frat house, they say former Youth Minister Anthony Stephens' spirit walks through the house later at night. He may flush the toilet as well. The spirits of his brethren Robert Ekisbus and Adam Cooper are said to follow Stephens' spirit around, mysteriously making a noise reported to …
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Stones River National Battlefield
Murfreesboro, TN
78.8 miles from Fairmount, TN
The Civil War Battle of Stones River was fought from late December 1862 until January 2, 1863. The Stones River National Battlefield includes the Stones River National Cemetery and Stop No. 4, the “Slaughter Pen,” where Union General Phil Sheridan did his best to hold back the Confederates in a …
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Kent Robertson Park
Huntsville, AL
79.7 miles from Fairmount, TN
The ghost of a boy who died there is said to haunt the park.
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Whole Backstage Theater
Guntersville, AL
79.7 miles from Fairmount, TN
A pyromaniac ghost? That might be a first. Rumored to be haunted by an old man ghost with a fondness for flammables as well as a young boy who is often heard laughing.
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Albertville Public Library
Albertville, AL
80.5 miles from Fairmount, TN
An elevator that runs by itself. Water faucets that turn on and off. Are the former owners of this home-turned-library angry at the intrusion into their afterlives or just trying to say hello?
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Main Street Strip
Albertville, AL
80.5 miles from Fairmount, TN
Apparently the entire length of Main Street is haunted by the ghosts of tornado victims. Residents hear screaming and footsteps and other ghostly sounds.
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Mount Pisgah Cemetery
Gadsden, AL
81.2 miles from Fairmount, TN
You may see orbs and streaks of light from the active spirits at this cemetery across from Mount Pisgah Church.
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Abbie's House
Guntersville, AL
81.8 miles from Fairmount, TN
This home dates back to 1909 and is registered by the local historical society. All the locals know it as "Abbie's House," as it was built and lived in by Abbie Smith, who founded the United Methodist church in nearby Warrenton, AL. Many subsequent owners of the home reported paranormal …
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Coat's Bend Plantation House
Gadsden, AL
84.1 miles from Fairmount, TN
This historic mansion is haunted by a former slave at the plantation house. Residents claim to have seen her standing in the courtyard of the mansion, staring up at them. A male resident was apparently attacked by a flying ghostly light that materialised in the private cemetery adjacent to the …
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Haunted Bridge
Gadsden, AL
84.6 miles from Fairmount, TN
Alabama has a lot of haunted bridges. A LOT. And when you are a state who apparently decides a bridge needs to be replaced with a new one, and then moves the old one to a brand new location you can kind of understand how lots of bridge wrecks and …
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Alexander Inn
Oak Ridge, TN
84.6 miles from Fairmount, TN
Although this 1943 inn is now closed and set to be turned into a senior living facility, it was rumored to be haunted. Folks said footsteps could be heard walking up the stairs and blood could be seen on the hotel walls. From the outside, an apparition has been seen …
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Shelton Park
Madison, AL
85.5 miles from Fairmount, TN
Locals tell a tale of playground sounds that can be heard at night: children laughing, playing and having fun. However, they say eventually the happy noises turn to unhappy ones, as if the children are screaming for their lives.
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Mountain View Hospital
Gadsden, AL
86.1 miles from Fairmount, TN
Strange noises and shadowy masses have been reported by numerous visitors to the hospital.
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Stonepile Gap
Dahlonega, GA
86.2 miles from Fairmount, TN
Stonepile Gap may look like a pile of stones, but there is much more to these rocks than meets the eye. As legend tells it, these rocks mark a grave of a Cherokee woman named Trahlyta who was told to drink from a nearby spring (Porter Springs), and (depending on …
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Baker Peters Mansion
Knoxville, TN
86.4 miles from Fairmount, TN
The mansion, now Baker Peters Jazz Club, is said to be haunted by Abner Baker, a former resident of the 1840 building. The mansion was inhabited by Dr. Baker's family and several wounded Confederate soldiers whom he was helping during the Civil War. When the Union learned Dr. Baker was …
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Sam Davis Home
Smyrna, TN
86.7 miles from Fairmount, TN
The Sam Davis Home, now a house museum, was built around 1810 but was restored completely in 1850. Sam Davis himself lived here until 1860 and in 1863 he was hanged by the Union Army as a spy. Apparitions of a young man, believed to be Sam Davis' brother Oscar, …
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Millenium Manor House
Alcoa, TN
87.1 miles from Fairmount, TN
The manor was built during the early 20th century, and the owner and his wife believed that as long as they worked on the property, they would never die. They eventually passed away, but many believe that their spirits still linger on the property. People have reported hearing disembodied footsteps …
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