Lynchburg, TN may be known for one thing in particular: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey. I visited the distillery last year and thought the town itself was charming. While it's a couple of hours from Nashville and Atlanta, it makes for a nice day trip. Just remember that you won't be able to drink in Lynchburg, as it's a dry county. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Lynchburg, TN
Film Friday: Beautiful Creatures
Based on the popular novel series, Beautiful Creatures is a Southern Gothic fantasy about star-crossed lovers: a witch and a human. Ethan dreams of a life outside of his small town until he meets Lena, the mysterious new girl. Lena comes from a magical family and must decide whether to use her powers for good or evil. The film stars Viola Davis, Emma Thompson, Jeremy … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Beautiful Creatures
Small Town Saturday: Blacksburg, VA
A few years ago a friend and I drove up to Blacksburg, VA on a whim to visit her brother and to attend a Virginia Tech football game. While I was wholly unprepared for the cold weather, the town itself was a great college town with a main street lined with bars and restaurants. It's surrounded by mountains and at least three hours from a major city, so VT students learn … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Blacksburg, VA
Film Friday: Identity Thief
Identity Thief stars Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy. Denver businessman Sandy Patterson finds that his identity has been stolen and sets out on a cross-country road trip to Miami to catch the culprit. Atlanta is used in place of Denver in this film. The 191 Peachtree Building, The Colonnade Restaurant and Perimeter Mall make appearances. Amanda Peet, Jon Favreau, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Identity Thief
A First Timer’s Guide to Southeastern Wildlife Expo
What is SEWE, you ask? The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, or SEWE for short, is the region's largest showcase of nature lovers through dog competitions, birds of prey shows, arts events, and culinary demonstrations. The expo is typically over the second weekend in February, which often falls on Valentine's Day. The best part about SEWE is that it has something to offer … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Southeastern Wildlife Expo