While they might not be as high on your list as other destinations in the region, the Great Smoky Mountains, known as the Smokies, are actually a great place to spend a girlfriend getaway. There's not much of a nightlife scene, but there are plenty of activities to keep you and your friends entertained. And don't miss all the restaurants and shopping! Eating in the … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to the Smokies
Visiting Louisiana’s Best Craft Breweries
Apart from companies like Abita, not many people can name a beer from Louisiana. But the state is actually full of them and in places you might not expect. Over 30 currently operate and we've been to three. Before you point out how many breweries we haven't mentioned, this is an evolving guide based on places we have visited. Come back to see where else in Louisiana … [Read more...] about Visiting Louisiana’s Best Craft Breweries
Southern Stays: Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge
The Great Smoky Mountains have some quirky places to stay, including where it is Christmas year-round, but Margaritaville Island Hotel may be the most unique. Mississippi-born Jimmy Buffett's brand of restaurants, casinos, and hotels has locations throughout Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Caribbean. But the Pigeon Forge location brings the atmosphere of the … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge
Gameday Guide to Knoxville, Tennessee
It’s fall in the South, which means a few things. The humidity has started to lessen and the temperatures started to lower. The students are back in school. And college football season is upon us. No matter what team you root for, the region has so many great college towns with plenty to offer beyond the campus. This guide comes from Knoxville, Tennessee, the Scruffy City … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Knoxville, Tennessee
Film Friday: The Waterboy
An unassuming waterboy is asked to join the football team when they realize he has tackling abilities. But he must keep it a secret from his domineering mother. Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, and Henry Winkler star in the outlandish comedy. Filming took place at Stetson University and the Citrus Bowl. Filmed In: DeLand, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Orlando, and St. Cloud, Florida; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Waterboy