Memphis may be known for its rich musical history, its Civil War battle sites, or for being the home of the King of Rock n' Roll, but it is also supposedly one of the most haunted cities in Tennessee. Read up on the places below to see whether or not you believe the stories.
Earnestine & Hazel's
This dive bar used to be a bar and brothel back in the day. Visitors have seen the spirits of men and women around the bar, but what sets this haunting apart is the music. Not only are spirits said to linger here, but the bar is also home to a supposedly haunted jukebox that plays customers' song choices before they even pay or select a song. It's even been known to turn on when it was unplugged.
The Orpheum Theatre
With nearly a century's worth of history, the Orpheum Theatre is said to be one of the most haunted places in the city. The most well-known ghost is that of a 12-year-old girl that people call Mary, who was killed by a trolley outside the theater in 1921. Witness report hearing doors slam and seeing her spirit during performances. According to Style Blueprint, the Orpheum even saves seat C5 just for Mary.
Woodruff-Fontaine House
Built in 1870, the Woodruff-Fontaine House is said to be haunted by Mollie, the daughter of the original owner Amos Woodruff. Mollie suffered tragedy after tragedy when her newborn son died the day he was born, and her husband died two months later from pneumonia. Mollie has been seen sitting on the edge of her bed before she quickly disappears, leaving behind impressions in the bedspread as if someone were physically there.
Graceland
Elvis Presley's legendary home is one of the most visited residences in the country. People from all over the world travel to Graceland to see a snapshot of his life, the rooms preserving his memory and charm. Many who roam the halls claim to have seen The King himself watching his admirers outside his window. Other say they have even caught his spirit on camera.
National Ornamental Metal Museum
Four buildings make up the metal museum, and each has seen its fair share of tragedies over the years, serving as a Marine hospital, and later as a Civil War hospital and medical sleeping quarters, in the 1800s. One building had a morgue and body chute in the basement, which Style Blueprint calls one of the most haunted places on the property. Visitors report hearing voices of Marines and doctors.
BONUS: The Lorraine Motel
The Lorraine Motel is infamously known as the spot where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Though the Lorraine is said to be haunted, it is unknown who still lingers. Visitors report feeling uncomfortable in the spot King died, so many people believe it is he who remains. The setting adds to this theory — his car is still in the parking lot and his hotel room remains untouched, everything seemingly stuck in time.
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