Large numbers of Irish immigrants arrived in the American South during the 18th and especially 19th centuries. During the Great Famine, thousands of Irish Catholics arrived in Southern port cities such as Savannah, Charleston, and New Orleans. The Scots-Irish settled in the Appalachian Backcountry a century before. For this reason, there's no better region to experience the … [Read more...] about 6 Southern Destinations to Spend St. Patrick’s Day
Southern Stays: Cloudland at McLemore Resort
Opened in mid 2024, Cloudland at McLemore Resort is a luxury resort near Cloudland Canyon in Rising Fawn. It combines the best of the great outdoors with the finest dining and amenities available, part of Hilton's Curio Collection. It's about 2 hours from Atlanta and less than 1 hour from Chattanooga, making it a popular North Georgia weekend getaway. Rooms at … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Cloudland at McLemore Resort
What to See at Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Epic Universe is the newest and most ambitious theme park within Universal Orlando Resort and officially opened in May 2025. It represents the first all-new major theme park in the Orlando area in roughly 25 years and encapsulates Universal's intellectual property that hasn't been seen elsewhere, in five immersive worlds. It's also located across International … [Read more...] about What to See at Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort
Southern Stays: The Oliver Hotel
The Oliver Hotel in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a small, intimate boutique hotel with just 28 rooms and suites, blending historic charm with modern comforts. It’s housed in a renovated 1876 building that was originally the Peter Kern Bakery, giving the property a unique architectural and local history vibe. Guest Rooms at the Oliver Hotel Located in Market Square, … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Oliver Hotel
Literary South: Eudora Welty
Eudora Welty was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on April 13, 1909, to a schoolteacher and had three brothers. This book-loving household that encouraged her early interest in reading and observation, which would shape her future. She studied at Mississippi State College for Women, the University of Wisconsin, and Columbia University, initially pursuing advertising before … [Read more...] about Literary South: Eudora Welty
