Tennessee Ghosts and Legends
Lyle Russell
Join me on a journey through Tennessee's mysterious and haunted past! Each season will be comprised of ten episodes you don't want to miss. You'll hear about some of the volunteer state's more famous and lesser known hauntings, and learn the local lore behind the legend. I am your host, Lyle Russell, and this is Tennessee Ghosts and Legends!
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Episode 13: My Personal Paranormal Experiences
Tennessee Ghosts and Legends
05/15/23 • 22 min
In this episode, I'll share with you some of my personal stories of my experiences with the paranormal when I was a child in Florida, and then as an adult in Tennessee. These personal experiences are the foundations of why I do this podcast and why I believe in the paranormal. Enjoy!
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Episode 6: The Mysterious Death of Meriwether Lewis
Tennessee Ghosts and Legends
05/27/22 • 0 min
Listen in as we explore the bizarre circumstances surrounding one half of the most famous American exploration duo in history, Meriwether Lewis. What happened to him at Grinder's Stand on the Natchez Trace? Did he commit suicide, as the popular theories say? Was it an illness or overdose? Or was Governor Lewis murdered? Listen in and decide what you think happened.
Episode 12: The Legend of the Tennessee Pygmies
Tennessee Ghosts and Legends
05/13/23 • 17 min
In this episode, we’ll explore a folk tale that has endured in Tennessee history since the early 1800s, where farmers in White County discovered hundreds of graves under their crop fields. Allow me to introduce you to the archeological mystery of the Tennessee Pygmy tribe.
Episode 9: The Shelby Forest Pigman
Tennessee Ghosts and Legends
06/26/22 • 0 min
What is haunting the bridge on Shakerag Road to the west of Millington, Tennessee? An old abandoned munitions factory from World War II my hold the answer to the bizarre tale of the Shelby Forest Pigman.
Episode 8: Pink Lizzie and the Mystery Jar
Tennessee Ghosts and Legends
06/20/22 • 22 min
On today’s episode, we’ll travel to the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock-n-Roll to explore a peculiar, haunted tale that includes a startling apparition, seances, an untimely robbery, and an old musty jar full of treasure. The event took the entire city by storm, giving everyone "ghost fever" as the odd circumstances unfolded. Allow me to introduce you to one of Memphis’s most famous ghost stories, Pink Lizzie and the Mystery Jar.
Episode 7: Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
Tennessee Ghosts and Legends
06/08/22 • 19 min
Take a stroll through the haunted, sordid, and violent history of Tennessee's long-time maximum security prison, Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary! Learn about the strange happenings and recorded paranormal encounters in one of Tennessee's most haunted sites.
Episode 3: The White Bluff Screamer and Werewolf Springs
Tennessee Ghosts and Legends
05/12/22 • 16 min
Just what are people seeing and hearing in the woods around Montgomery Bell State Park near White Bluff? Eyewitness accounts have reported seeing and hearing the eerie wailing of the White Bluff Screamer. Join me as we discuss the legends from Dickson County.
Episode 2: The Chapel Hill Ghost Light
Tennessee Ghosts and Legends
05/11/22 • 14 min
Chapel Hill, Tennessee is home to one of the most haunted tales in the state. The strange lights that haunt the train tracks have been seen by hundreds of people, but where do they come from? Listen in on this episode to hear the story of the Headless Signalman and the Chapel Hill Ghost Light.
Episode 18: The Orpheum Theater
Tennessee Ghosts and Legends
04/27/25 • 26 min
Today’s episode takes us once again to the home of the Delta Blues and a famous theater site haunted by no less than a reported seven spirits. The most mischievous one has her very own seat that is forever reserved as a place for her to watch performances despite becoming a ghost over 100 years ago. Welcome to Memphis’s Orpheum Theater.
Episode 16: The Tennessee State Prison
Tennessee Ghosts and Legends
11/20/24 • 38 min
Update: The audio quality is fixed! After a mic upgrade and a re-record, the audio is much better now. Sorry for the delay. Enjoy the episode!
In this episode, we’ll explore the history and some of the terrifying stories centered around one of Tennessee’s most famous and recognizable abandoned landmarks. It began as one of the most modern and humane prison compounds in the country but ended as a maximum security nightmare for the inmates within. Welcome to the haunted halls of the Tennessee State Prison.
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How many episodes does Tennessee Ghosts and Legends have?
Tennessee Ghosts and Legends currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does Tennessee Ghosts and Legends cover?
The podcast is about Mystery, Society & Culture, Ghost Stories, Historical, History, Ghost, Lore, Paranormal, Podcasts and Spirits.
What is the most popular episode on Tennessee Ghosts and Legends?
The episode title 'Episode 13: My Personal Paranormal Experiences' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Tennessee Ghosts and Legends?
The average episode length on Tennessee Ghosts and Legends is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Tennessee Ghosts and Legends released?
Episodes of Tennessee Ghosts and Legends are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Tennessee Ghosts and Legends?
The first episode of Tennessee Ghosts and Legends was released on May 11, 2022.
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