Music Midtown is one of Atlanta's largest annual events, bringing in big-name music acts spanning just about every genre. The festival started in 1994, originally hosted in a vacant lot in Midtown before moving to Centennial Olympic Park in 1995. In 2005, the event went on a six-year hiatus but returned in Piedmont Park, the city's largest green space. The two-day event has … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Music Midtown
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Visiting Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
Located atop the scenic Lookout Mountain, Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights is a 23-year tradition not to be missed for families or grown ups alike. The tour route, which differs slightly from the daytime route, begins at the original 1932 Gatehouse. What to See at Rock City's Enchanted Garden of Lights Visitors then travel through four distinct sections. You can … [Read more...] about Visiting Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
A First Timer’s Guide to Grains and Grits
Grains and Grits is held in the Great Smoky Mountains town of Townsend, 45 minutes from Knoxville. The event brings together Tennessee's best distilleries and restaurants for tastings with live entertainment. Held at the Historic Townsend Visitor's Center, the outdoor festival has stunning views of the mountains. We've got your guide to how to enjoy the food and drink event … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Grains and Grits
Essential Packing List for Southern Music Festivals
Festival season is here and in every corner of the region, there's a different type of music event happening. Tennessee has Bonnaroo. Alabama has Hangout. And we can't forget about Kentucky's Forecastle. But how do you prepare for these Southern music festivals? We've got your essentials right here. Packing for Festival Camping Not all festivals involve camping, but … [Read more...] about Essential Packing List for Southern Music Festivals
A First Timer’s Guide to Shaky Knees Festival
Atlanta's Shaky Knees Music Festival, along with its electronic and hip hop and country festivals named Shaky Beats and Shaky Boots, is the city's top new festival. Located in the middle of downtown, where the 1996 Summer Olympics took place, the event has views of downtown's iconic structures like the SkyView Ferris wheel and the Westin hotel. Big-name acts like Florence and … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Shaky Knees Festival