The Prophet of Oak Ridge
Today, we’re keeping it local with the story of an East Tennessee farmer from the 1800s, John Hendrix, whose reported visions would become part of …
The Mothman
Today, we’re stepping outside Tennessee once again and heading to West Virginia. More specifically, we’re traveling to Point Pleasant between November 1966 and December 1967, …
The Pink Lady
With fall beginning, we are officially stepping into spooky season. Around this time of year, I’m always reminded of a haunted trolley tour my family …
How Tlanuwa Defeated Uktena
Today, we are once again staying in the Appalachian region and exploring another Cherokee legend: the Tlanuwa. The Tlanuwa were said to be giant birds …
The moon-eyed people of Appalachia
Today, we’re staying close to Tennessee but looking more broadly at Appalachia to explore a piece of folklore about the moon-eyed people. According to the …
The lore of lucky horseshoes
Over the past few weeks, we have covered some darker topics. Today, we’re going to bring some good fortune back into our lives by learning …
The Lost Sea Of Monroe County
Today, we are not discussing a supernatural occurrence, but a natural one. We are heading to Monroe County, Tennessee, home to the Lost Sea, an …
Tragedies Among the Wheatland Plantation
East Tennessee recently lost one of its most recognizable natives, Dolly Parton. While she was known primarily for her career in Nashville, she was born …
Southern Gothic literature brings the South’s past to life
To begin with this year’s spooky story times, I figured we’d start with something I have been very interested in over the summer break: Southern …
Old Appalachian Wives’ Tales
We have discussed many superstitions in Appalachia that people still believe. Today, we’re going to be learning about more wives’ tales, where they come from, …