Fiddler's Dram: A Strange Tennessee Folktale

In this eerie Tennessee folktale from Weakley County, a legendary fiddler emerges for one last contest, chasing the coveted "fiddler's dram." Fiddling contests were once the heartbeat of rural communities—where pride, reputation, and a jar of fine whiskey were all on the line. But on this particular night, as the music begins and the crowd leans in, something about the man on stage feels… not quite right. 🎻 A backroads tale of music, mystery, and a performance no one could explain. If you enjoy this story, take a listen to another "fiddling ghost story" - The Ghost of Fiddler's Rock: For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit

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Fiddler's Dram: A Strange Tennessee Folktale is an episode from The Moonlit Road Podcast by The Moonlit Road.com.

This episode is 14:35 long.

This episode was published on May 5, 2026.

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