"The Literary Capital of Alabama" is a small town of 6,519 residents by the name of Monroeville. Founded in the early 1800's this town is located a couple of hours from Montgomery. Monroeville is the hometown of Harper Lee, author one of the great American novels: To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM). The Monroe County Courthouse and Museum is a site that cannot be missed. After … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Monroeville, AL
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Small Town Saturday: Gadsden, AL
Gadsden, Alabama is a town of 36,000 located northeast of Birmingham. The town was once a large hub for boat, tire, and steel production. It still has the small-town feel in the historic downtown. Gadsden is located near Neely Henry Lake, Noccalula Falls Park, the Coosa River, and a number of outdoor attractions. Photo courtesy of Amy Eubanks. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Gadsden, AL
Film Friday: To Kill a Mockingbird
Based on Harper Lee's award-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird stars Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, a single father and lawyer living in the Depression-era South with his children Scout and Jem. Atticus defends a black man against rape charges, bringing out the true nature of a small town, and teaches his children about prejudice. Filmed In: Monroeville, Alabama; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: To Kill a Mockingbird
Film Friday: 42
The movie '42' tells the life story of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, who made history when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson endures abuse because of his race but goes on to become one of the most respected athletes of all time. It stars Harrison Ford, T.R. Knight, and the late Chadwick Boseman as Robinson. The movie is actually filmed in many of the areas … [Read more...] about Film Friday: 42
The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
The South has a longstanding musical legacy covering most styles of music, from R&B to rock to bluegrass. All trace their heritage to the region. It has also produced some of the country's most famous artists, such as Elvis Presley and the Allman Brothers Band, to name a few. So it makes sense that music festivals would thrive here. Here are our picks … [Read more...] about The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
