About Us
History is my passion
Author Donna Lyn Hartley
History is my passion
COMING SOON
Back by popular demand!
The popular Old Sumner Times-Record, a quarterly newspaper with stories from the past and informative features on the fascinating history of Sumner County and her people is returning this summer!
Meet the Author
Author Donna Lyn Hartley
History is my passion
I am Donna Hartley Lucas and I have been telling the stories of Sumner County's diverse and colorful history - and its ghosts - since 2005 via the carefully curated and always entertaining Gallatin Ghost Walk.
Now, these stories and more are in a brand-new book, Historic Haunts of Sumner County, published by the History Press/Arcadia Publi
I am Donna Hartley Lucas and I have been telling the stories of Sumner County's diverse and colorful history - and its ghosts - since 2005 via the carefully curated and always entertaining Gallatin Ghost Walk.
Now, these stories and more are in a brand-new book, Historic Haunts of Sumner County, published by the History Press/Arcadia Publishing
AVAILABLE at amazon.com/books and https://arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781467144117
Author Donna Lyn Hartley
Author Donna Lyn Hartley
Author Donna Lyn Hartley
Donna is a fifth-generation Texan who was transplanted to Tennessee in 1992.
She holds a bachelor of science degree in advertising from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from Nashville School of Law.
She worked for 20 years in newspaper journalism, public relations and government in Texas.
A 17-year tradition
Gallatin Ghost Walk
History and mystery on the most Haunted Public Square in America! From spine-tingling tales of the hauntings tied to the tumultuous history of the Gallatin public square to ghosts, apparitions, mysterious orbs and flying cryptids in locations across Sumner County, our area is pushing the envelope of the Paranormal.
EVENTS
"Dead of Winter" get-together and investigation at house on College Street
Full Moon Fridays! Friday the 13th of May 8 p.m. tour, mini-investigation and more
Full Moon Fridays! Friday the 13th of May 8 p.m. tour, mini-investigation and more
A great time was had February 26 by all 15 participants in a mini-investigation at this house on College Street, home of Best Eats catering.
Dead of Winter events are held indoors when we cannot get outside for the Ghost Walk tour.
Full Moon Fridays! Friday the 13th of May 8 p.m. tour, mini-investigation and more
Full Moon Fridays! Friday the 13th of May 8 p.m. tour, mini-investigation and more
Full Moon Fridays! Friday the 13th of May 8 p.m. tour, mini-investigation and more
The Friday closest to the Full Moon .....time to put on your walking shoes and join the Gallatin Ghost Walk at an out-of-season time where the unexpected is....expected
DATES:
July 15
August 12
September 9
Child Ghosts of Gallatin Square
Full Moon Fridays! Friday the 13th of May 8 p.m. tour, mini-investigation and more
Child Ghosts of Gallatin Square
We will be investigating TWO different locations on the Square where ghosts of children have been seen. Don't miss it!
COMING 2023
Ghosts and Toasts of Christmas Past
Child Ghosts of Gallatin Square
A dramatization of some of the darkest days in Middle Tennessee history.
And it all happened right here in Gallatin
Mystery Dinner Theater
Ghosts and Toasts of Christmas Past
Ghosts and Toasts of Christmas Past
Sounds a little 'throwback," doesn't it?
But this guilty little pleasure is back.
We promise you will love it.
Ghosts and Toasts of Christmas Past
Ghosts and Toasts of Christmas Past
Ghosts and Toasts of Christmas Past
Adult beverages and holiday fun and frolic go hand in hand... but 'spirits' in another form are also a part of the traditional celebration's landscape...ever wonder why the classic Christmas tune (think Andy Williams) mentions "scary ghost stories?"
They were once part of Christmas gatherings, especially in Victorian times.
Join us for a 'spirited' journey of Christmas libations through the years, with some 'scary ghost stories.'