Visiting the Firefly Distillery outside of Charleston, South Carolina a fun way to spend the day. The company has been making muscadine and sweet tea vodka since 2008, long before the rise in sweet tea liquor brands. The sweet tea vodka combines one of the favorite beverages of the South, made from tea from the Charleston Tea Plantation, and adds a grown-up kick. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Firefly Distillery
Small Town Saturday: Cassville, GA
I always pass this old gas station in Cassville, GA on the way to my grandmother's house in Adairsville, past Cartersville. The town was destroyed by General Sherman on his Atlanta Campaign in 1864. It was also where the Georgia Supreme Court's first decision was reached. Cass Grocery, pictured above, was built in 1837 and still sells groceries, local produce, hardware and … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Cassville, GA
Film Friday: Walk the Line
As far as tormented musicians go, Johnny Cash was the original man in black. Walk the Line takes us into the life of the country legend, from his childhood in Arkansas to his rise to fame in Memphis. The movie won an Academy Award for performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon, both of whom led their vocal talents. Filmed In: Covington, Memphis, and Nashville, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Walk the Line
A First Timer’s Guide to the Steeplechase
Spring is here and with that comes seersucker and pastels, not to mention horse races. While other countries are known for horse racing, namely England and Australia, it's also an art form in the South. Nearly every state has their own steeplechase, but the most well-known is the Kentucky Derby. Atlanta's Steeplechase and Camden's Carolina Cup are also popular, but I … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to the Steeplechase
This Is My South: Kerry Crawford
This post is part of a series where we interview prominent Southerners or Southern transplants about what they love so much about this area and why others should visit. If you are interested in being featured, leave a comment or send me an email. Kerry Crawford is the founder, editor, and all-around Girl Friday for ilovememphisblog.com as well as social media … [Read more...] about This Is My South: Kerry Crawford