PHASM

James White’s Fort

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Historic house · local-legend

The Story

Visit Knoxville recounts guests meeting a woman making a trundle bed upstairs. She explained that she was staying while her house was built; other witnesses watched her head downstairs. The story identifies her as Mrs. Kennedy. A six-year-old girl reportedly said the same woman scolded her for being rambunctious.

The Hauntings

Visit Knoxville recounts guests meeting a woman making a trundle bed upstairs. She explained that she was staying while her house was built; other witnesses watched her head downstairs. The story identifies her as Mrs. Kennedy. A six-year-old girl reportedly said the same woman scolded her for being rambunctious.

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Plan Your Visit

Museum access is subject to current hours and admission. Reconstruction and relocation should be explained in any future history text; no after-hours entry permitted. Research physical status: historic house relocated within reconstructed fort museum.

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