When I sat down to make this list two years ago, I had no idea what would happen to the travel industry. But I'm so happy to see the interest in domestic exploration, especially in the small towns of the Southeast. This year, I've selected places that may be on your radar but have new things coming as well as some real under-the-radar spots. Auburn-Opelika, … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2023
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Where to Find Street Art in Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee, is known more for its music than its art. But like fellow Tri-Star city Nashville, that's beginning to change. The Urban Art Commission and Paint Memphis are two groups responsible for creating them in just about every neighborhood. Looking for more? The Downtown Memphis Mural Guide is a good place to start. Camels and Chocolate also has listings. Where … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Memphis
Southern Stays: The Memphian
Many of the places to stay in Memphis, Tennessee, are clustered around downtown and Beale Street. One recent exception is The Memphian, a stylish Marriott Tribute Portfolio property in the Overton Square area of Midtown, which opened in 2021. It's not far from the Levitt Shell, an amphitheater where a young Elvis Presley performed. Rooms at The Memphian Whereas the … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Memphian
Essential Tips for Navigating Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport is the airline hub for Nashville, Tennessee. The first airport in the city, Hampton Field, operated until 1921, followed by Blackwood Field, which was in use until 1928. Nashville's municipal airport was established in 1937 as Berry Field, which is where the airport code BNA comes from. It was an early WPA project. The current terminal was … [Read more...] about Essential Tips for Navigating Nashville International Airport
7 Places to Learn About the Black History of Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, is known for its music history, but the city has played a much larger role in American history than you might think. The US Colored Troops fought heroically at the Battle of Nashville. The African American residents fought for equality with sit-ins and bus boycotts during the Civil Rights Movement. They contributed influences to American music and … [Read more...] about 7 Places to Learn About the Black History of Nashville
