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Prohibition, Underground Tunnels, Al Capone...
Gangsters, Murder, Moonshine, and Mayhem!!!
Johnson City was the hub of the "Appalachian Wing" of Al Capone's 1920s and 30s bootlegging operation and regarded as one of the top 25 vice cities of the South!
 | Who are the ghosts of the former John Sevier Hotel which is host to many tragic deaths and at least one suicide? Discover who walks the halls of Johnson City's own television station. Who are all the children of the past haunting Johnson City's downtown historic district and where did they come from? Learn about the local and regional area activities of one of the most famous yet notorious gangsters of all time. |  |
The Old John Sevier 'Hotel', tour stop occupied by Al Capone in the 1920s. | The Little Chicago GhostWalk of downtown Johnson City brings you much in the way of early 20th century life with the history and origins of NASCAR, bootlegging, and moonshine running. Find out more about Johnson City's only mass murder and how the truth of this tragic affair, associated with the gangster period of the 1920s resurfaced due to the efforts of one particularly gifted psychic during our recent investigations in one downtown Johnson City building. You will even learn about the underground tunnels beneath the city streets and how they were used by Al Capone and his band of mercenaries - all while touring what he called the "Appalachian Wing" of his illegal whiskey dealing operation... |
| You will also journey to new destinations as details of Johnson City's rich history and love affair with the train are revealed and find out why bank robbers would never attempt to rob banks in this town! Johnson's Depot was the end of the line for the beloved "Tweetsie Railroad". You'll learn about the "little engine that could" and how the railroad sadly came to an end. Our tour of Little Chicago elaborates on Johnson City's history and haunted buildings where you might even spy the ghost of Al Capone, as well as that of his associates in the Historic Downtown area who just might be standing in the shadows and awaiting you! When it comes to our Johnson City Ghost Tour, we encourage all of our guests to be prepared for ANYTHING as you just never know what to expect. In a nutshell, this ghost tour is very well named "Little Chicago"!!! | 
Tour Director and Family, Tweetsie 1975 |
 | This tour departs from the old Beckner Jewlers building which is now home to our partner "Unique Treasures" by advance reservation only. Please call (423) 743-WALK (9255) for reservations, directions, and further information. Simply pick the time you and your group would like to do the tour and let us know how many will be participating. Scientific investigations of the interior of buildings along this tour route currently include the John Sevier Center, Hands On! Museum, The Hamilton Bank Building, and many others! As always, the results of our ghost hunter investigations are available on DVD from your tour guide, or from our Ghost Hunter Store... |
In addition, everyone is cordially invited and encouraged to visit our booth inside "Unique Treasures", located at 232 E. Main Street in downtown Johnson City, where you can now stop by to shop for Appalachian GhostWalks memorabilia including hoodies, t-shirts, coffee mugs, key chains, pens, and writing pads. We will also have DVDs on hand for purchase there as well. Browse our partner's gift shop while you're there for rare and unique items which are hard to find for your loved ones... We hope to see you soon!!!
January Through December
Johnson City's Little Chicago GhostWalk
Energy / Difficulty Level - Low to Medium
Please call (423) 743-WALK (9255) for reservations. |  |
Use the following map and directions to Appalachian GhostWalks' "Johnson City Little Chicago GhostWalk" if driving from Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee just a short distance by way of Interstate 40 East and Interstate 81 North.
Directions to the downtown Johnson City's "Little Chicago GhostWalk"
From Highway US-441 take Highway 66 North for 8.47 miles; Merge onto Interstate I-40 East for 13.77 miles; Merge onto Interstate I-81 North toward the left toward Bristol, TN; Take Exit 57A onto Interstate 26 East toward Johnson City for 15 miles; Take the Market Street/TN-91 Exit 23 for 0.1 miles; Turn right onto TN-91 S/E. Market Street for 0.3 miles; Turn slight left onto Buffalo Street for 0.1 miles; Turn left onto TN-91 N/E Main Street for 0.1 miles; End at 232 E. Main St Johnson City, TN 37604-5708. The phone number for Unique Treasures is (423) 202-7398 (June, or Brandi). Please let them know that you are doing our tour for special care. Total Estimated Time: 1 hour, 43 minutes; 101.31 miles...
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