Located in downtown Harlan, this shop isn’t just sassy, it’s also a little bit…spooky!
Nestled in the heart of downtown Harlan, the sunflower-yellow, three-story building known as Sassy Trash holds more than just the creative wares of local artisans—it holds secrets of the past, mysterious whispers, and unexplained phenomena that leave visitors with a sense of both awe and unease. Originally constructed in the early 20th century, this historic building has transformed over the years, now home to 32 mountain artisans’ creations. Yet, its history is layered with unexplained occurrences that have made it one of the focal points of Harlan’s haunted lore.
Bazaar Encounters featuring Sassy Trash
In an episode of Bazaar Encounters, a renowned paranormal documentary series, a team of investigators set out to uncover the truth behind the hauntings at Sassy Trash. Using a range of ghost-hunting equipment, including EVP recorders, infrared cameras, and motion detectors, they captured compelling evidence that supports the claims of ghostly presences within the walls of this eclectic store.
It is said that there are several entities that haunt this location. Including several entities that like to tease another one of the entities by “dinging” a bell to annoy one of the spectres.
Below, you will see the trailer for the episode filmed at Sassy Trash. After viewing the trailer, we will also display some EVPs that were captured during the investigation of Sassy Trash.
During the investigation, one of the owners of Sassy Trash, April Collins, asked “Is someone else coming up?” To which a response was heard:
At another point in the investigation Tony Felosi, one of the investigators for Bazaar Encounters, poses a question to which a spirit box replies:
Now hear from the owners of Sassy Trash! Below, you will here 3 stories from the owner of Sassy Trash and their experience with the Paranormal!
First, here the story of how they found out that the bell chimes in the store without anyone in there.
Next, during the renovation of their store, some odd things were happening with the electric:
While the next story is our last for you, our visitor, it certainly is not the last paranormal experience the owners of Sassy Trash have had:
It’s clear that there are some unsolved mysteries happening in this boutique (BOO-tique?). The next step is to visit the shop yourself to see what kind of spiritual encounter you may have.
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