Hidden deep within the hollers and ridges of the Smoky Mountains are stories few dare to tell: ghosts wandering abandoned cabins, mysterious lights drifting through the forest, and strange creatures watching from the shadows. Haunted Hollers & Eerie Encounters is a paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true encounters, Appalachian folklore, cryptid sightings, and unexplained mysteries from the Smoky Mountains and beyond. Episodes dive into eerie firsthand accounts, haunted locations, chilling wilderness encounters, and legends passed down through generations in the mountains of Appalachia.
Haunted Hollers & Eerie Encounters: Stories from the Smoky Mountains & Beyond
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Podcast Overview
Hidden deep within the hollers and ridges of the Smoky Mountains are stories few dare to tell: ghosts wandering abandoned cabins, mysterious lights drifting through the forest, and strange creatures watching from the shadows. Haunted Hollers & Eerie Encounters is a paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true encounters, Appalachian folklore, cryptid sightings, and unexplained mysteries from the Smoky Mountains and beyond. Episodes dive into eerie firsthand accounts, haunted locations, chilling wilderness encounters, and legends passed down through generations in the mountains of Appalachia.
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June 15, 2026
The Night Marauder That Haunted Maryville
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/stormyskeyes" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⛈️</a>Welcome to Haunted Hollers & Eerie Encounters, where we explore the strangest legends, ghost stories, and unexplained encounters from the Smoky Mountains and beyond. ⛰️</p><p>🌙 Imagine sitting in the dark, knowing a monster is stepping onto your porch... and there’s no way to call for help. 👀</p><p>Tonight we are uncover one of the most chilling, forgotten true crime mysteries in East Tennessee history—and it hits right in my hometown. 🕵️♂️</p><p>We’re diving deep into the 1920s terror, the brave survivors who stood up to a monster, and the incredible work by Maryville College’s own Dr. Nancy Locklin-Sofer to bring these victims' stories back into the light.🕯️</p><p>✨New stories are added every weekend. Be sure to follow & subscribe to be notified of the latest episode! ✨</p><p>📬 Have you experienced something strange in the mountains? Strange lights in the woods… phantom footsteps on an otherwise abandoned trail… or something watching you from the tree line? Give me a holler! Send your story to MyHollerStory@gmail.com and your encounter might be featured on a future Eerie Encounters episode. 👀 </p><p><br></p><p>📚 SOURCES & FURTHER READING</p><p>This episode draws from historical research, newspaper archives, court records, and ongoing scholarship related to the Night Marauder case.</p><p><br></p><p>🏛️ MARYVILLE COLLEGE RESEARCH</p><p>Maryville College — Class Revisits Unsolved Night Marauder Murders</p><p>https://www.maryvillecollege.edu/news/2021/maryville-college-class-revisits-unsolved-night-marauder-murders/</p><p>American Historical Association — Tracking the Night Marauder: When a Cold Case Becomes a Class Project</p><p>https://www.historians.org/perspectives-article/tracking-the-night-marauder-when-a-cold-case-becomes-a-class-project-february-2022/</p><p>📺 REGIONAL NEWS COVERAGE</p><p>WVLT-TV — 100-Year-Old Murder Mystery Still Haunts East Tennessee</p><p>https://www.wvlt.tv/2021/04/15/100-year-old-murder-mystery-still-haunts-east-tennessee/</p><p>🔎 ONGOING RESEARCH</p><p>The Night Marauder Project</p><p>https://thenightmarauderproject.com/</p><p>📖 UPCOMING BOOK</p><p>The Night Marauder: East Tennessee's Serial Killer, 1919–1926</p><p>Dr. Nancy Locklin-Sofer</p><p>Barnes & Noble Listing:</p><p>https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-night-marauder-nancy-locklin/1148772836</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
May 31, 2026
The House on the Water
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/stormyskeyes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⛈️</a>Welcome to Haunted Hollers & Eerie Encounters, where we explore the strangest legends, ghost stories, and unexplained encounters from the Smoky Mountains and beyond. ⛰️</p><p>Tonight, we will be exploring a local legend that is passed down orally in the lake side community of Tallassee, TN. 🚤</p><p>✨New stories are added every Saturday @ 5 PM EST. Be sure to follow & subscribe to be notified of the latest episode! ✨</p><p>📬 Have you experienced something strange in the mountains?Strange lights in the woods… phantom footsteps on an otherwise abandoned trail… or something watching you from the tree line? Give me a holler! Send your story to MyHollerStory@gmail.com and your encounter might be featured on a future Eerie Encounters episode. 👀 </p><p><br>📚 SOURCES & FURTHER READING</p><p>This episode explores a local Appalachian legend preserved primarily through oral tradition and community storytelling. Historical documentation surrounding this story is limited, and the account presented here reflects folklore passed down by local residents.</p><p><br></p>
May 23, 2026
The Woman Who Became the Watcher
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/stormyskeyes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⛈️</a>Welcome to Haunted Hollers & Eerie Encounters, where we explore the strangest legends, ghost stories, and unexplained encounters from the Smoky Mountains and beyond. ⛰️</p><p>Tonight, we will be stepping into the tree line to take a look at what watches from the shadows. 👀</p><p>✨New stories are added every Saturday @ 5 PM EST. Be sure to follow & subscribe to be notified of the latest episode! ✨</p><p>📬 Have you experienced something strange in the mountains?</p><p>Strange lights in the woods… phantom footsteps on an otherwise abandoned trail… or something watching you from the tree line?</p><p>Give me a holler! Send your story to MyHollerStory@gmail.com and your encounter might be featured on a future Eerie Encounters episode. 😱</p><p>📚 SOURCES & FURTHER READING</p><p>This episode draws from documented Cherokee oral traditions, Appalachian folklore, and regional interpretations of the Wampus Cat legend.</p><p>🪶 PRIMARY LEGEND SOURCEAppalachian History — Story of the Wampus Cat</p><p><u>https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2017/10/story-of-wampus-cat.html</u></p><p>🌲 REGIONAL LEGENDS & FOLKLORE</p><p>American Folklore — The Wampus Cat</p><p><u>https://www.americanfolklore.net/the-wampus-cat/</u></p><p>🧠 CULTURAL INTERPRETATION & BACKGROUND</p><p>HowStuffWorks — What Is the Wampus Cat?<u>https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/wampus-cat.htm</u></p><p>📖 GENERAL REFERENCE</p><p>Wikipedia — Wampus Cat Overview<u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wampus_cat</u></p><p><br> </p><p><br></p>
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