Clarksdale, Mississippi is known as ground zero for the blues, with more blues venues than anywhere else. It's where the Ground Zero Blues Club, co-owned by Morgan Freeman, hosts musicians nightly and has some of the best hot tamales around. It has a population of around 18,000 and has a number of museums and experiences related to the blues. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Clarksdale, MS
Visiting the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches
Natchitoches, Louisiana, is a small town, but it is the home to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Northwest Louisiana History Museum. The modernly designed building by Trahan Architects is a stark difference from the Civil War era homes and structures nearby. What to See at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Northwest Louisiana History Museum It houses … [Read more...] about Visiting the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches
Small Town Saturday: Indianola, MS
Indianola, Mississippi, is a town of over 12,000 in the Mississippi Delta. It's a former Choctaw village that is now known as the home of legendary musician B.B. King. He has his own museum here, which displays information on his upbringing and rise to fame. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has a small downtown with shops and restaurants. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Indianola, MS
Film Friday: Selma
Based on the life of Martin Luther King Jr., Selma describes the period when the civil rights activist sought to gain equal voting rights for African Americans. It stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Giovanni Ribisi, and Oprah Winfrey. Specific scenes were filmed at the places they occurred in real life, such as Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma and the Georgia Capitol in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Selma
Family Friendly Guide to Atlanta, Georgia
This post contains affiliate links. Atlanta, Georgia, is a big city with plenty of attractions for visitors. And while many people travel for business, it's a great place for families to visit as well. You'll find something to keep every age excited, whether it's the creatures at the zoo and aquarium or historic artifacts at museums. The Atlanta CityPASS is a great way to … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Guide to Atlanta, Georgia