The musician Elvis Presley left an indelible mark on the Southern United States. He was born here, lived here, and wrote music that was heavily influenced by the area. Fans of "The King" have no shortage of places they can visit to learn more about him and to honor his legacy, including where he spent his down time and where he performed some of his most notable shows. There … [Read more...] about The Best Elvis Landmarks in the South
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Weekend Guide to the Mississippi Blues Trail
While not a traditional weekend trip like other destinations we've featured, the Mississippi Blues Trail, or the Mississippi Delta, makes for a great weekend getaway. Named for the floodplains between the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, the region is where American music was born from the songs of sharecroppers. Today, there are blue markers on Highway 61 that denote significant … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the Mississippi Blues Trail
Southern Stays: The Peabody Hotel
Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. Perhaps no hotel in the South is more iconic than the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. The original property opened in 1869 a few blocks away, but the current location has been around … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Peabody Hotel
Film Friday: Road Trip
Four friends drive across the country to retrieve a videotape of one cheating accidentally sent to a girlfriend. Breckin Meyer, Seann William Scott, Amy Smart and Tom Green star. Specific scenes were filmed at the University of Georgia's Sanford Stadium and campus, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University and University of Tennessee campuses and Atlanta's Woodward … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Road Trip
Film Friday: Hustle & Flow
In Hustle & Flow, a Memphis pimp, played by Terrence Howard, goes after his dreams of becoming a hip hop artist. Ludacris, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning and Taraji P. Henson also star. Filmed In: Memphis, Tennessee If You Like: 8 Mile, Crash … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Hustle & Flow