The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore

Memphis is a city of music and history, but it is also a city of ghosts. Today, we explore one of its most enduring and debated legends: the haunting of Brinkley Female College by the mysterious Lizzie - and the hunt for an elusive buried jar that captivated an entire city.
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In this episode, we cover:
The origins of the Brinkley Female College and its place in Memphis history.

First-hand accounts of the terrifying encounters with "Lizzie."

Why this specific ghost story remains one of the most controversial legends in Tennessee folklore.

Listen now to decide for yourself: is Lizzie a product of imagination, or a spirit that refused to leave school?
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CREDITS: "Lizzie, Ghost of Brinkley Female College" was adapted and directed by Craig Dominey. Storyteller: Cathy Kaemmerlen (https://tattlingtales.com/). Audio Production: Henry Howard. Piano improvisations by Carole Mitchell
ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD: The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1999. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.
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Ever wonder why mosquitoes are so thirsty for blood? According to this legendary Tlingit tale—retold with a Southern twist—the answer lies in the defeat of a blood-thirsty giant. Discover the chilling and clever story of how a single monster became a swarm of thousands.
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"Where Mosquitoes Came From" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey.
Storyteller: Veronica Byrd
Audio Production: Henry Howard
ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1999. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.
The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.

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How far would you go for the love of your life? In this Louisiana tale, a young deputy is given a terrifying task to prove his worth: he must capture and kill the Loup Garou (or Rougarou), the shapeshifting werewolf of the Cajun swamplands.
Read the full story and see the history of the Loup Garou here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/the-sheriff-and-the-loup-garou/
FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com.
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"The Sheriff and the Loup Garou" was written and told by Tom Coleman.  Listen to more of his stories at https://cajunstoryteller.com
Director: Craig Dominey
Audio Production: Henry Howard
ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1999. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.
The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.
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Every October, millions of pumpkins are carved into glowing faces. But do you know the dark legend of the man who gave them their name? Meet Stingy Jack—a man so cunning he managed to trap the Devil himself. This classic folktale explains why Jack is forced to wander the night with nothing but a hollowed-out turnip and a coal from the fires of Hell.
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"Why is a Jack-o-Lantern Named Jack?" was adapted from folklore and produced by Craig Dominey.
Storyteller: LaDoris Bias Davis
http://kuumbastorytellers.org/ladoris-bias-davis/
Audio Production: Henry Howard
ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1999. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.
The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.
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What happens when a traveling preacher seeks revenge on an inhospitable farm couple?
This darkly funny ghost story—passed down from Ireland to the Arkansas hills—follows a man of the cloth who decides to teach his unkind hosts a lesson they'll never forget. But in the world of folklore, revenge often takes a very strange and unexpected shape.
Advisory: This is an un-sanitized traditional folktale featuring dark themes and descriptions of physical injury/remains, typical of classic Brothers Grimm-era stories.
Another version of this story by storyteller Bill Harley can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltKUDHBCEGA
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"The Cow That Ate The Preacher" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey
Storyteller: David Hirt
Music: Randall Franks - hear more of his work at https://randallfranks.com/
Audio Production: Henry Howard
ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1999. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.
The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.