I visited Columbus, Georgia to see a family member's graduation at Fort Benning, an Army base that trains the Rangers, some of the country's most decorated soldiers. The city has less than 200,000 residents, half of which are stationed on the base. Many military movies have also been filmed in Columbus and on the base. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Columbus, GA
Film Friday: Driving Miss Daisy
An elderly Jewish woman, played by Jessica Tandy, and her African American chauffeur, played by Morgan Freeman, develop their relationship over the years in the American South. Dan Aykroyd also stars in Driving Miss Daisy. Specific scenes were filmed at a private home in Druid Hills, Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Fulton Supply Company, and the Temple on Peachtree … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Driving Miss Daisy
Classic Eats: Louie’s Cafe
Louie's Cafe is a 24-hour diner that has been feeding hungry (and hungover) students at LSU in Baton Rouge since 1941. The current owner, Jimmy, took over in 1977 and you can still see him running the kitchen. Since there are only 60 seats in the restaurant, there's typically a wait, but you'll soon find out that it's well worth it. The Veggie Omelet is what Louie's is … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Louie’s Cafe
Film Friday: Fried Green Tomatoes
In Fried Green Tomatoes, an unhappy housewife, played by Kathy Bates, seeks the advice of an elderly woman at a nursing home, played by Jessica Tandy, who tells a story from her past. Ninny Threadgoode describes the life of Idgie Threadgoode, who grew up in 1920s Alabama. Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Chris O'Donnell, and Cicely Tyson also star. Filmed In: … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Fried Green Tomatoes
Weekend Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana
While a weekend is never long enough in the Crescent City, sometimes you have to make do. The French settled the area now known as Louisiana in the 1700s, which is one of many influences still prevalent today. The port became a major player in the slave trade and later gained attention during the landmark Plessy vs. Ferguson Supreme Court case. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana