Haunted Gatlinburg: Ghost Stories, Chilling Legends & Smoky Mountain Lore

When most visitors picture Gatlinburg in the fall, they envision vibrant autumn foliage, cozy mountain cabins, and crisp morning air. But tucked deep between the ancient ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains lies a darker, older history—tales of mysterious figures, haunted homesteads, and restless spirits that locals say never truly left.

In this special spooky episode of The Podcast is Calling, you'll uncover the chilling folklore hidden behind some of the Smokies’ most picturesque landmarks, forever transforming how you see these scenic trails, historic burial grounds, and backcountry lodges.

Join hosts Brant and Caroline around the virtual campfire as they trade eerie mountain legends and local ghost accounts. You'll uncover the mystery of Lucy, the vanishing barefoot hitchhiker along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail; explore the unsettling 3:33 a.m. encounters at the remote, high-altitude LeConte Lodge; and walk the weathered hillside of White Oak Flats Cemetery, where whispers of shadowy figures and the legendary "Gatlinburg Witch" still linger.

Plus, hear a heartwarming 30th-anniversary memory from our listener Story Capsule and learn how you can enter to win our monthly Gatlinburg Attractions Pass for up to six people!

Dim the lights, turn up the volume, and hit play now to explore the haunted side of Gatlinburg—if you dare!