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Hold My Sweet Tea
EP. 19-The Thomas House Hotel: Stay for a Haunted Weekend and Dip into Red Boiling Springs, TN
Nestled in the rolling hills of Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee stands the Thomas House Hotel, a historic building whose walls have witnessed far more than your average overnight stay. Built in 1890 as a wellness resort on natural mineral springs, this remarkable structure has survived devastating fires, transformed from elite spa to boys' summer camp to alleged cult headquarters, and emerged as one of the South's most actively haunted destinations.
The hotel's unique geographical features—natural springs, limestone bedrock, and creek intersections marking ancient Native American trails—create what paranormal investigators call a perfect storm for supernatural activity. Guests regularly report encounters with the whistling spirit of Mr. Cloyd wandering the hallways, a mischievous young girl named Sarah who holds doorknobs shut and rolls balls down corridors, and the ghost of seven-year-old Edwin Rush, whose tragic drowning in the hotel pool in 1961 seems to have tethered his spirit to the property.
What makes the Thomas House truly special is how it embraces both its haunted reputation and historical significance. Today's visitors can book special ghost hunting weekends complete with haunted room accommodations, history presentations, midnight snack buffets, and all-night paranormal investigations. The property features numerous buildings and spaces where experienced and novice ghost hunters alike can seek evidence of the other side. For those seeking a less supernatural experience, the hotel also offers live music, theatrical dinner performances, and the simple charm of a historic Southern hotel with a colorful past.
Whether you're drawn by the disembodied crashes that sound like falling bricks, the cold spots in empty hallways, or simply the allure of spending the night in a place where history and mystery intertwine, the Thomas House Hotel offers an experience that lingers long after checkout. Will you encounter Mr. Cloyd's whistling, feel Sarah tugging at your doorknob, or perhaps catch a glimpse of something unexplainable in the white hallway? There's only one way to find out—book your stay and prepare to be part of the next chapter in this remarkable building's ongoing story.
Ready to experience the supernatural for yourself? Visit their website to book your regular stay or ghost hunting weekend—if you're brave enough to spend the night where some guests never checked out.
www.thomashousehotel.com
Source Material:
Kraft, Megan, Updated, September 9, 2022, The Haunted Thomas House Hotel in Tennessee Has a Unique and Fascinating Story, https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/stays/tennessee/thomas-house-hotel-haunting-tn
Garcia, Tony, November 12, 2024, Demolition of hotel’s ‘haunted’ pool Underway in Red Boiling Springs, https://www.wsmv.com/2024/11/12/demolition-hotels-haunted-pool-underway-red-boiling-springs/
The Thomas House Hotel, https://thomashousehotel.com/history.html
Tennessee Crossroads, Thomas House Hotel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge3UIER0_94