Through These Windows
By Dominique Paul
Do you believe in ghosts? Some say Franklin’s Third Avenue is one of the most haunted streets in the South. With its charming architecture, and a rich history filled with so many interesting characters, is it any wonder our residents don’t want to leave?
137 3rd Avenue North
Formerly known as Cherry Manor, this building is considered to be the "most active” haunted house in Franklin. Visitors have reported seeing the image of a woman in a white gown looking out the home’s upper front window, and a former resident claims he witnessed the apparition of a woman floating above his bed.
125 3rd Avenue North
Rumored to be haunted by the ghost of Peggy Eaton, whose marriage to U.S. Senator John Eaton caused a national controversy known as The Petticoat Affair. The home's former owners say Miss Peggy's ghost kept watch over them as children.
118 3rd Avenue North
Said to be haunted by the ghost of Sally Carter, a former Confederate spy who lived here during the Civil War, the home has been occupied by Shuff's Music since 1978. Many children who've taken music lessons at the house have reported seeing an elderly woman walking through the walls.
117 3rd Avenue North
In the 1980s, the house’s former owner, Mrs. Mosley, used to sit in the front parlor and smoke cigars. The current owners say their smoke alarm often goes off without reason, and illuminated crosses have also inexplicably appeared on the walls inside the home over the years.
Hear these stories and more during Franklin Walking Tours' award-winning Grim & Ghostly tour, available every night in downtown Franklin. Visit franklinwalkingtours.com to learn more.
