Ghost Walks operate year-round in East Tennessee and the surrounding areas. Today, I want to highlight one of the Johnson City Ghost Walk tours that you might find intriguing. These tours delve into the rich history and tragic events that have led to occasional hauntings in this northern region of the state.
Johnson City, for example, is nicknamed "Little Chicago," a nod to the Al Capone era. During the Haunted Johnson City Ghost Walk, you'll learn about the town's only mass murder linked to that gangster era. Additionally, you'll hear about the haunting history of the John Sevier Hotel/Center, which has seen its share of tragic deaths and at least one suicide.
One particularly tragic event occurred on December 24, 1989. Living in the region at the time, I personally remember passing by the hotel—then senior citizen apartments—when it was engulfed in flames. Fire engines and other emergency personnel from multiple communities responded, and the incident even made national headlines. Sadly, sixteen people lost their lives in that fire. Johnson City's local haunted TV news station also has more sad details about this tragedy.
Other Johnson City Ghost Walk tours include: Haunted ETSU, a beautiful university campus, and Haunted Tipton-Haynes, a historic farm. They also offer tours in nearby Jonesborough, the oldest city in Tennessee and the county seat of Washington County, of which both cities are part of. Our family took the Jonesborough Ghost Walk tour many years ago, and it was so much fun. And I hope we will have time to take all of those fascinating tours eventually.
For a glimpse of what you might experience on these and the other tours they offer, I recommend checking out their DVD sets. We don’t receive any compensation for suggesting these DVDs or their tours; we simply find these stories fascinating and believe you'll enjoy learning about the region’s haunted history.
On a side note, this ghost tour group is Christian based and is child friendly, making ghost hunting ethical and fun. They are also investigators, who bring a lot of truths to light. And they have a superior knowledge of local history. Whether you're a native East Tennessee resident, just moved to East Tennessee or its surrounding areas, want a vacation that isn't routine, or simply curious about the paranormal, you'll enjoy these ghost walks.
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