Sensabaugh
Kingsport, TN
History
There are two tunnels that claim the name Sensabaugh Tunnel. Sensabaugh Tunnel Major is located just off of Big Elm Road
on Sensabaugh Hollow Road, aka Ross Campground Road, in the Kingsport area of Hawkins County, TN. The nearby creek is
routed through the tunnel. It is unadvisable to go there during the winter months for safety concerns. Sensabaugh Tunnel
Minor is located on Big Elm Road, just past the intersection with Tranbarger Road. This tunnel is also known as the River
Tunnel. It is constructed under a CSX Railroad line. A creek runs through this tunnel as well.
There are several versions of how an alleged murder transpired in one of these tunnels. Most of them involve an infant.
One version is that many years ago, a hobo wandered to the home of a fairly prominent family named Sensabaugh. They
welcomed the hobo into their home. The hobo, however, started to steal jewelry from the family, so Mr. Sensabaugh grabbed
his pistol. The hobo then grabbed the couple's newborn baby, which he used as a human shield, and ran. The hobo was able
to outpace the father, and ran into the tunnel. He didn't know what to do with the baby, so he drowned it in the stream
that runs through the tunnel.
The other two versions do not involve a hobo. According to one, Mr. Sensabaugh lived with his family in a house near the
entrance to the tunnel. One day he went crazy, and murdered them all, including his newborn baby, and threw their bodies
into the creek in the tunnel. Another account says a young pregnant woman was kidnapped and murdered in the tunnel.
The baby who was killed here is said to haunt the tunnel. It is said that you can hear the baby cry if you drive into the
car, and cut off the ignition. It's also said that the ignition will not start if you kill it in the tunnel. Other people
claim you can hear Mr. Sensabaugh's footsteps echoing in the tunnel, and see him approaching the car in your rearview
mirror.
Source: http://johnnorrisbrown.com/paranormal-tn/sensabaugh/index.htm
We have been unable to locate any facts or evidence to support any of these claims. It is said that during the
construction of Sensabaugh Tunnel Minor, that 16 of the immigrant workers died due to work related injuries. Both tunnels
are sources of local lore. The locals frequent the tunnels in hopes of seeing a ghost. Many people who have visited the
tunnels claim to have experienced paranormal phenomena.
Captured Evidence
Photo Evidence
Possible Ecto?
No one was smoking and the photographer held his breath. Unidentifiable fog.
Possible orbs
Trio of orbs
Video Evidence
No Video Evidence
Captured EVPs
| One of our investigators asks "What is your name?" Then something responds, very clearly, "Sebastian" |
Our Conclusion
We feel that there is a limited amount of paranormal activity present at Sensabaugh Tunnel Minor. Sensabaugh Tunnel Major will require more investigation. Check back for updates!