If you're planning a trip for the holiday season, consider these charming small towns that feature annual festivities, seasonal decorations, and community events. This post contains affiliate links. Tuscumbia, Alabama Tuscumbia is one of the towns that make up the Muscle Shoals region of northern Alabama. It played an important role in the music industry with its … [Read more...] about 11 Small Southern Towns to Visit for the Holidays
Adairsville
Small Town Saturday: Adairsville, GA
The town of Adairsville, Georgia is around one hour north of Atlanta and has a population of around 4,000 people. Route 41 was originally the main road until I-75 was built. Originally a Cherokee village, the town became a railroad stop in the 1800s. It had a Civil War battle called the Battle of Adairsville, a part of Sherman's campaign. Today the town is home to Barnsley … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Adairsville, GA
Southern Stays: Barnsley Resort
British cotton magnate Godfrey Barnsley established his home, then known as Woodlands, in the area in the 1840s. His wife Julia died before the mansion was finished, and it served as a reminder of her memory. The home was ransacked during the Civil War, but his descendants lived in the home until it was damaged by a tornado in 1906. It was left in ruins until it was … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Barnsley Resort
