Overview
Built in 1826, this Greek Revival mansion served as a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864 — one of the deadliest battles of the Civil War. More than two thousand Confederate soldiers died near the house, and four Confederate generals were laid out on the back porch in the hours after the battle. Visitors and staff report a strong feeling of being watched in the parlor, where bloodstains reportedly remained visible in the original wood floors for decades.
Attributed paranormal accounts
These are reported experiences and local accounts, not independently verified events.
Visitors and staff report feeling watched in the parlour, along with unexplained footsteps, voices and sightings of figures in period military clothing. Cold spots and unusual sensations are also commonly reported throughout the house.
History & background
Built in 1826, Carnton Mansion became a Confederate field hospital after the Battle of Franklin on 30 November 1864, treating hundreds of wounded soldiers. The house remains one of the Civil War's most significant historic sites, with original bloodstains still visible on parts of the wooden floor.