Based on the book of the same name, a young veterinarian in the 1930s works with a circus. He soon falls in love with the wife of the ringmaster. Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, and Reese Witherspoon star in the film. The Tennessee Valley Railroad was used in the filming. Filmed In: Chickamauga, Georgia; Chattanooga, Tennessee; additional scenes filmed in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Water for Elephants
Best Zipline Courses in the South
Is there any better way to see the trees than zipping through them? Zipline courses are a fun way to experience a destination and are appropriate for almost all ages. Ziplines in the South come complete with swinging bridges, obstacles, and plenty of thrills. Have we missed any? Be sure to let us know in the comments below! Navitat Canopy Adventures, Asheville and … [Read more...] about Best Zipline Courses in the South
Music Monday: Dolly Parton
Perhaps the most well-known female songwriter in the world, Dolly Parton grew up as a poor child in rural Tennessee. She learned to sing and play instruments in church and later went on to perform on radio and television programs. Parton moved to Nashville after graduating high school, where she started her songwriting career. She had a string of successful duets after … [Read more...] about Music Monday: Dolly Parton
Film Friday: Any Given Sunday
This sports classic follows the lives of football players and the agents who manage them. Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, and Jamie Foxx star. The Homestead Sports Complex, Greenwich Studios, the Cardozo Hotel, Villa Vizcaya, Orange Bowl, and Joe Robbie Stadium. Filmed In: Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Florida; additional scenes filmed in Texas If You Like: Jerry … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Any Given Sunday
Literary South: Byron Herbert Reece
This is a part of a series called Literary South, which highlights important literary landmarks and the writers and authors who made them known. Born in rural North Georgia on September 14, 1917, Byron Herbert Reece first began writing poetry at Blairsville High School. His work was inspired by Old Testament stories and life in Appalachia. Later in life, his works … [Read more...] about Literary South: Byron Herbert Reece