While Nashville may seem like an odd place to see an exact replica of a famous Greek temple, The Parthenon is a well-known local landmark. History of the Nashville Parthenon Created for the 1897 Centennial Exposition, the Parthenon is created with plaster and boasts a replica of the 42-foot statue of Athena, pictured above, that disappeared from the original Parthenon … [Read more...] about Visiting Nashville’s Parthenon
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Film Friday: Coal Miner’s Daughter
Coal Miner's Daughter is based on the life of country western icon Loretta Lynn, who grew up in coal country and was married by the age of 13. She became a mother of four by the age of 20, but always had a dream of becoming a singer. The film, starring Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones, tracks the path from small town life to stardom. Specific scenes were filmed at the famous … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Coal Miner’s Daughter
The South’s Best Music Venues
The South is rich in musical culture and history, bringing us some of the most influential artists of the past hundred years. Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, R.E.M., and more all shaped the way our music is today. So if you're visiting the region for the first or hundredth time, stop by one of the south's best music venues for the chance to see who's going to be the … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Music Venues
This Is My South: Mike Mentz
Mike Mentz is a singer and songwriter, not to mention traveler, as this post is coming to us from Turkey. He's lived a number of places, but calls Nashville home when he's not on the road. He's played all over the world and even at Nashville's famous Bluebird Cafe. His songs incorporate tales from his adventures. What do you love most about living in the South? I'm … [Read more...] about This Is My South: Mike Mentz
The South’s Best Markets
The weather is slowly getting cooler here in the South, making it a great time to visit the south's best markets for farm-fresh produce and artisan crafts. As an area with an agricultural history, it makes sense that farmers' markets would thrive in the region. So here are our picks for the South's best markets. The Best Farmers Markets in the South Municipal Market, … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Markets
