A great addition to the hotels of downtown Atlanta is The Candler Hotel. The 17-story high-rise was the tallest in the city when it was built in 1906. It was constructed by Asa Griggs Candler, the founder of Coca-Cola. The building itself was originally created as an office complex, home to the headquarters of Central Bank and Trust. Johnnie Cochran had an office here, along … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Candler Hotel
Where to See Live Music in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee, is a music lover's paradise, with countless clubs and venues to see live acts. Blues is the most popular genre, but you can see just about everything. It's no surprise that this city launched countless acts, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Booker T. and the MG's, and Three 6 Mafia. You never know when you might see tomorrow's next big thing. For … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Memphis, Tennessee
Literary South: Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston was born in 1891 in the small town of Notasulga, Alabama, located outside of Tuskegee and Montgomery. She was the fifth of eight children, and her grandparents had been enslaved. By age 10, the family moved to Eatonville, Florida, now a part of the greater Orlando area. It was the first incorporated all-black community in the United States. After the … [Read more...] about Literary South: Zora Neale Hurston
Where to Go Apple Picking in Virginia
As soon as the fall leaves start to hit the ground, the apples are ready to be picked. The crisp temperatures of Virginia make it a great place to find the fruit in different varieties, including Granny Smith, Fuji, Golden Delicious, and others. Like in Ellijay, Georgia, the area outside of Richmond, including near Charlottesville, is the perfect place to visit for fall … [Read more...] about Where to Go Apple Picking in Virginia
The Best Day Hikes Near the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail is one of America's greatest hikes, running over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine. It takes hikers many months and plenty turn around shortly after starting. But you can still "hike the AT" without committing to its entire length. Check out one of the many day hikes near the Appalachian Trail that you'll find in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and … [Read more...] about The Best Day Hikes Near the Appalachian Trail