Union Station Hotel, Nashville
The Union Station Hotel in Nashville is considered haunted by many, with the most prominent spirit being Abigail, a young woman who is said to have thrown herself in front of a train in grief after her soldier sweetheart was killed during World War II. Her presence is most strongly felt in Room 711, where guests report noises like ringing phones and stomping, along with flickering lights, cold spots, and the sensation of furniture moving. Other reported phenomena include seeing a spectral soldier or a ghostly widow in mirrors and balconies, along with unexplained figures in photographs. The Legend of Abigail: Legend states that Abigail came to the Union Station depot to bid farewell to her boyfriend, a soldier heading to France in World War II. Upon learning he was killed in action, Abigail, in her grief, threw herself onto the train tracks and died. The hotel, built on the site of the former train station, is now said to be haunted by her mournful spirit. Room 711: This room is particularly known for strange occurrences, including: Phones ringing without being touched, Stomping on the ceiling, Flickering or turning lights on and off, The sounds of heavy furniture being dragged, Sudden drops in room temperature, and A feeling of not being alone. Other reports include seeing ghostly silhouettes in mirrors on the seventh floor or spotting a "balcony ghost" on the third floor, sometimes seen jumping to its death. There are also reports of a spectral soldier and a heartbroken widow.