Sheraton Read House Hotel, Chattanooga
The Read House Hotel (formerly Sheraton Read House) in Chattanooga is most famously haunted by the ghost of Annalisa Netherly in Room 311. The hotel embraces its spooky reputation, even offering tours of the famous room. The legend of Annalisa Netherly. The chilling story of Room 311 revolves around a woman named Annalisa Netherly, who checked into the hotel in 1927. Some legends say she was a prostitute who was murdered by a jealous lover in the room, possibly found dead in the clawfoot tub. Others claim her husband caught her with another man in the room and brutally murdered her. A third tale suggests a man abandoned her in the room, and she died of a broken heart. Guests who have stayed in Room 311 have reported a variety of paranormal experiences over the years, including: Unexplained noises, Uncomfortable sensations of being watched, Flickering lights, Running water, Shadowy figures, Sudden, drastic drops in temperature, and Disembodied growling. Some witnesses say they have even seen Annalisa herself. According to legend, her spirit dislikes men, especially those who smoke in the room.