Formed in Daytona Beach, Florida by brothers Duane and Gregg Allman, The Allman Brothers Band was originally called Hour Glass. Duane went to Muscle Shoals, Alabama to work as a session musician for the recording studios there. The brothers then recruited Jaimoe and Berry Oakley to join their burgeoning group. In 1969, they moved to Macon, Georgia to join the roster of … [Read more...] about The Allman Brothers Band Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
About Caroline Eubanks
Returning to Panama City Beach, Florida
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Visit Panama City Beach. All opinions are 100% mine. I grew up traveling to Panama City Beach as generations of my family had before. We went to the same restaurants every trip and spent days going between the sand and relaxing in the condo. The community is where so many of my childhood memories were forged, where … [Read more...] about Returning to Panama City Beach, Florida
This Is My South: The Podcast
As if there wasn't enough going on around here, I've decided to launch a podcast! I'm always looking for new ways to tell stories and there are some places I am excited to share about. It will focus on the places and stories that might surprise both locals and visitors. The trailer is available now on iTunes, where you can subscribe to future episodes. The rest will launch … [Read more...] about This Is My South: The Podcast
Traveling by Train in the South
Travel by rail has a certain romanticism to it, especially in film. But how does it compare to real life? Amtrak has a number of routes that service the Southern United States, hitting nearly every state, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. It's a good way to cover a lot of ground if you're short on cash and … [Read more...] about Traveling by Train in the South
Small Town Saturday: Cornelia, GA
Established in 1887, the town of Cornelia is tucked between Tiger and Tallulah Gorge. It was once at the crossroads of a stagecoach route known for its robberies. Baseball legend Ty Cobb, who was born in nearby Royston, retired in the town. It's home to the Big Red Apple Monument, the largest of its kind in the nation, that is celebrated with an annual festival at the old … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Cornelia, GA
