The Oaklands Mansion

Southern Ghost Stories

Built in the early 19th century for the Maney family, the Oaklands Mansion is one of the most historic homes in Murfreesboro. When Nathan Bedford Forrest led his cavalry into Murfreesboro in 1862 his men skirmished with Federal soldiers on the front lawn. Over the years numerous children died in the home and it's believed this is the source of the hauntings in the home. From kids heard running around the mansion, to the grieving matriarch that still paces the halls, Oaklands is indeed one of the most haunted places in middle Tennessee. Join us as we take a look into the history and hauntings of the Oaklands Mansion.