Dolly Parton was born in 1946 as a poor child in rural Tennessee. She learned to sing and play instruments in church and later went on to perform on radio and television programs, including her stint on The Porter Wagoner Show. Parton moved to Nashville after graduating high school, where she started her songwriting career. She had a string of successful duets … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
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The South’s Best Rails to Trails Paths
Rail lines once connected much of the South, from Flagler's train down the length of Florida to the Amtrak Crescent Line that still runs in a curve down the coast to New Orleans. But what happens when these tracks are no longer in use? Many communities have converted them to rails-to-trails paths, public spaces with parks, restaurants, and access to public transportation … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Rails to Trails Paths
Family-Friendly Guide to Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee is a great place for families, especially those who love music. The city has its own airport and is an easy drive from Atlanta. Summer is a popular time to visit due to school holidays, but fall and spring are better due to the weather. Kids will love the Union Station Hotel, which has a stunning lobby and rooms within walking distance of the city's … [Read more...] about Family-Friendly Guide to Nashville
Loretta Lynn Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Loretta Lynn is a country music icon, born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1932 in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky. Named for actress Loretta Young, she had seven brothers and sisters. Her father was a coal miner and farmer. At the age of 15, she married Oliver Vanetta "Doolittle" Lynn, an Army veteran and moonshiner. A year later, the pair moved to the logging community of Custer, … [Read more...] about Loretta Lynn Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Where to Stay in Memphis
After writing guides for countless publications about Memphis, including the best places to stay around the city, it became time for our own guide to accommodations. There is a large diversity in the types and prices of properties spanning every loyalty program. We’ve denoted which ones are our picks and which ones come highly recommended on travel websites so that you can … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Memphis
