The Looney Jones House: A chat with Carl and Angie about their historic and haunted antebellum home
Season 1, Episode 68, Apr 05, 2021, 07:07 PM
What's life like living in and restoring a historic (and haunted!) home? Court had never spoken with homeowners like this before.
Carl and Angie bought the Looney Jones House in Columbia, Tennessee, a few years ago. It was in "horrible" shape, as you'll hear them admit in the interview. They were sure their friends and family were all thinking (but too polite to say), "What are you thinking?"
They were thinking they were following a dream of owning a historic home. Angie had always wanted to live in an antebellum home. Being a general contractor (and married to one too), they didn't much care what shape it was in either. A little sweat equity didn't phase them any. As long as it had good bones, they were willing to invest elbow grease to restore it to its former grandeur.
And that's what they've set about doing.
Court talked with them about what it's like restoring a home while you live in it. But she also knew from a mutual friend who had connected her with Carl and Angie that they might also be residing with ghosts.
Now, Carl will tell you he's aware of, but actively ignores, the rumors their new-to-them home is also haunted. He's the skeptic in the family who sets out to debunk any odd activity.
Angie, on the other hand, is very open to the idea that some of the 185-year-old house's former occupants are still there. She shared a couple of experiences she's had as well as those her kids have related. (Seeing figures out of the corner of her eye, hearing footsteps, music, disembodied voices, etc.)
Even if there are ghosts, they're not mean or malicious. Judging from the funny papers that fell out of the chimney (50 years on the exact same date!), the spirits of the Looney Jones house have a playful and good sense of humor.
The other cool thing is Carl and Angie rent out the Looney Jones house for film and music video shoots. A couple of indie films have so far been shot there, as have a number of music videos, including even one by Luke Bryan!
Court loved talking with Carl and Angie because their love for their house was infectious. Sure, they've had some setbacks in the restoration and other challenges, but they embrace it all and are grateful for all the excitement it's brought into their lives too.
If you love old homes, this interview will help you appreciate all the hard work that goes into restoring them. Which is maybe why the ghosts aren't threatening. You give what you get and Angie and Carl only want to give this house decades, maybe even centuries, more life.
Guest Info
They were thinking they were following a dream of owning a historic home. Angie had always wanted to live in an antebellum home. Being a general contractor (and married to one too), they didn't much care what shape it was in either. A little sweat equity didn't phase them any. As long as it had good bones, they were willing to invest elbow grease to restore it to its former grandeur.
And that's what they've set about doing.
Court talked with them about what it's like restoring a home while you live in it. But she also knew from a mutual friend who had connected her with Carl and Angie that they might also be residing with ghosts.
Now, Carl will tell you he's aware of, but actively ignores, the rumors their new-to-them home is also haunted. He's the skeptic in the family who sets out to debunk any odd activity.
Angie, on the other hand, is very open to the idea that some of the 185-year-old house's former occupants are still there. She shared a couple of experiences she's had as well as those her kids have related. (Seeing figures out of the corner of her eye, hearing footsteps, music, disembodied voices, etc.)
Even if there are ghosts, they're not mean or malicious. Judging from the funny papers that fell out of the chimney (50 years on the exact same date!), the spirits of the Looney Jones house have a playful and good sense of humor.
The other cool thing is Carl and Angie rent out the Looney Jones house for film and music video shoots. A couple of indie films have so far been shot there, as have a number of music videos, including even one by Luke Bryan!
Court loved talking with Carl and Angie because their love for their house was infectious. Sure, they've had some setbacks in the restoration and other challenges, but they embrace it all and are grateful for all the excitement it's brought into their lives too.
If you love old homes, this interview will help you appreciate all the hard work that goes into restoring them. Which is maybe why the ghosts aren't threatening. You give what you get and Angie and Carl only want to give this house decades, maybe even centuries, more life.
Guest Info
Visit the Looney Jones House blog: https://looneyjoneshouse.wordpress.com/
Jaunt with them socially on Instagram and Facebook: @looneyjoneshouse.
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Host & Guide: Courtney Mroch, Ambassador of Dark & Paranormal Tourism
Intro Music:
Phantom from Space by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music:
From https://filmmusic.io
"Some Amount of Evil" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Episode Music:
Dark Intro by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/265-dark-intro
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