The Peabody Hotel in Memphis has an unusual tradition that has become what it is known for. In the 1930s, the general manager of the hotel and a friend returned from a hunting trip. After a few too many whiskeys, they thought it would be funny to put live duck decoys in the fountain. That practical joke turned into a daily occurrence. The History of the Peabody … [Read more...] about The Peabody Ducks of Memphis
Visiting Nashville’s Parthenon
While Nashville may seem like an odd place to see an exact replica of a famous Greek temple, The Parthenon is a well-known local landmark. History of the Nashville Parthenon Created for the 1897 Centennial Exposition, the Parthenon is created with plaster and boasts a replica of the 42-foot statue of Athena, pictured above, that disappeared from the original Parthenon … [Read more...] about Visiting Nashville’s Parthenon
Film Friday: Diary of a Mad Black Woman
As with most Tyler Perry films, Diary of a Mad Black Woman is filmed in Atlanta. It tells of a seemingly perfect couple who falls apart as the wife finds out her husband plans on divorcing her. Kimberly Elise, Tyler Perry, Steve Harris, Shemar Moore and Cicely Tyson star in the comedy. Filmed In: Atlanta, Georgia If You Like: Waiting to Exhale, The Single Mom's Club … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Washington DC’s Best Memorials
Washington DC is known for being the center of the country's decision making and is on the border of what some consider to be "the South." It's also a place where our nation pays tribute to the people who paved the way for the future we have today, including the soldiers of foreign wars and former presidents and leaders. Visiting Washington DC's memorials is one of the best … [Read more...] about Washington DC’s Best Memorials
Walking Charleston’s Ravenel Bridge
Perhaps no architectural feature of Charleston is more prominent than the Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, which spans between downtown and Mount Pleasant and serves as the track for the city’s famous Cooper River Bridge Run, which hosts 50,000 people annually. Today, the new bridge has a walking path, which allows locals and tourists to trek the 6 miles round trip for the best … [Read more...] about Walking Charleston’s Ravenel Bridge