Set in the state's most important musical region, Muscle Shoals, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame documents significant musicians, writers, and producers that have come from here. A walkway of bronze stars greets you as soon as you enter, showcasing just a few of the famous names to be inducted into the hall, called Alabama's outstanding Music Achievers. The Temptations and … [Read more...] about Visiting the Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Southern Stays: Dollywood’s Dreammore Resort and Spa
Country music legend Dolly Parton opened her theme park Dollywood many years ago and until recently, onsite accommodations only included cabins. But Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa opened in 2016 to allow guests to enjoy both the scenic outdoor attractions the Great Smoky Mountains are known for as well as the theme park and water park accessible by free shuttle from … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Dollywood’s Dreammore Resort and Spa
Weekend Guide to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
While the beaches of Florida tend to get all the glory, once you've seen an Alabama Gulf Coast sunset, you don't want to see anything else. The area, from the state lines of Florida to Mississippi, may be a tiny stretch of sand, but it's among the best in the region. Settled in the 1800s as a part of the Mississippi territory, tourism has been the main industry for … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
Music Monday: The Allman Brothers Band
Perhaps no musical group better signifies Southern rock than The Allman Brothers Band. Formed in Daytona Beach, Florida, by brothers Duane and Gregg Allman, 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 … [Read more...] about Music Monday: The Allman Brothers Band
Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
The South is a diverse region and while the cities like Nashville, Charleston, and New Orleans get all the glory, it's the great outdoors that really sets it apart from the rest of the country. It's home to one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world as well as one of only two Everglades in the world. So whether you're an avid outdoorsman (or woman!) or just looking to … [Read more...] about Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
