Hoskins Library

The Story

Southern Spirit Guide describes the Evening Primrose, a female presence in Hoskins Library’s basement stacks. The stories involve elevators behaving oddly, books knocked from shelves and unexplained cooking smells. Her identity remains uncertain; accounts portray a waiflike figure rather than consistently naming a particular former student or librarian.

The Hauntings

Southern Spirit Guide describes the Evening Primrose, a female presence in Hoskins Library’s basement stacks. The stories involve elevators behaving oddly, books knocked from shelves and unexplained cooking smells. Her identity remains uncertain; accounts portray a waiflike figure rather than consistently naming a particular former student or librarian.

A sense of place.

Visitor Experiences

Have you experienced something here?

This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.

Submissions are not open yet.

Sources & further reading.

• Orange Spirits—University of Tennessee Campus (reports)
• Orange Spirits—University of Tennessee Campus (visiting)

Plan Your Visit

University building. Current library use, visitor rules and interior access must be checked; no after-hours or investigation permission inferred. Current access is unconfirmed.