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
Visiting Historic Covered Bridges in Georgia
Covered bridges make us think of a simpler time. They're harder to find these days as roads are widened and natural disasters hit the wooden structures. The state of Georgia used to have over 200 covered bridges, but there are less than 20 today. The History of Covered Bridges The existence of the bridges can mostly be traced back to Horace King. He was born into slavery … [Read more...] about Visiting Historic Covered Bridges in Georgia
Small Town Saturday: Fort Payne, AL
Founded in the 1800s, the area now known as Fort Payne was home to a thriving Cherokee community until their removal. The town was named for Major Payne, who built the internment camp for the Native Americans. The completion of rail lines between Birmingham and Chattanooga increased the population. The band Alabama hails from Fort Payne and a number of attractions are … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Fort Payne, AL
Visiting the Booth Western Art Museum
Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia is the only museum of its kind in the region. Opened in 2003, it boasts over 120,000 square feet of Western art and artifacts. This includes illustrations, Western movie posters, Civil War-era art, authentic stagecoaches, and even Presidential portraits. Well-known artists like Andy Warhol and Albert Bierstadt are featured. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Booth Western Art Museum
Classic Eats: Big Bob Gibson’s Barbecue
Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. It is a well-known fact that the culinary route to many North Alabama hearts goes through Big Bob Gibson’s Barbecue in Decatur, Alabama. The Baby Boomer crowd can remember when Big Bob himself, standing 6' 4" tall and weighing nearly … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Big Bob Gibson’s Barbecue