Atlanta was formed as Terminus, where the Atlantic railroad terminated. It was burned to the ground during the Civil War, but famously rose from the ashes. The phoenix is still the city's mascot for this reason. Atlanta was home to the 1996 Olympics, which were marred by the bombing. It's been home to celebrities and musicians and is now one of the top filming locations … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Atlanta, Georgia
Visiting the Hunter Museum of American Art
The Hunter Museum of American Art is set overlooking the Tennessee River, is one of the most impressive art museums in the South. The museum itself is a work of art, made up of three different buildings with varied architectural styles. The first is an early twentieth century mansion that was first converted into a museum. The second and third are a building from the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Hunter Museum of American Art
Visiting North Carolina’s Breweries
North Carolina is like a Colorado of the South, chock full of mountains and breweries. Asheville, in particular, boasts more breweries per capita than any other city in the country and the number of breweries is constantly growing, as Oskar Blues and Sierra Nevada have recently set up East Coast operations here. But Charlotte's NoDa district has also become popular with … [Read more...] about Visiting North Carolina’s Breweries
Film Friday: The Big Chill
A group of college friends reunite in South Carolina for the funeral of a friend and sparks fly as each compares what they've accomplished over the last few years. The Big Chill made stars of Glenn Close, Kevin Kline and Jeff Goldblum, among others. Specific scenes were filmed on Laurens Street in Beaufort, South Carolina, specifically the Tidalholm Mansion, the main filming … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Big Chill
The Peabody Ducks of Memphis
The Peabody Hotel in Memphis has an unusual tradition that has become what it is known for. In the 1930s, the general manager of the hotel and a friend returned from a hunting trip. After a few too many whiskeys, they thought it would be funny to put live duck decoys in the fountain. That practical joke turned into a daily occurrence. The History of the Peabody … [Read more...] about The Peabody Ducks of Memphis