The 2000 film Remember the Titans was an instant classic, telling of a segregated Virginia football team that brings in a new coach to shake things up. They go on to find success when they all learn to work together and leave their prejudices behind. It was filmed throughout the state of Georgia. It stars Denzel Washington and Will Patton, but it also features rising stars … [Read more...] about Remember the Titans Filming Locations to Visit
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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
Small Town Saturday: Decatur, AL
Located an hour from Huntsville, the town of Decatur, Alabama was first incorporated in 1821 on the banks of the Tennessee River. Ferries launched from here and it became an important crossroads for trade and trains. A number of buildings were destroyed during the Civil War but four that date back before it are still standing. The Old State Bank is one such and the oldest … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Decatur, AL
Film Friday: Stomp the Yard
A street dancer moves to Georgia after the death of his brother to attend university. He falls for a girl and also joins his fraternity's step dancing competition. Columbus Short, Meagan Good, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo star in Stomp the Yard. The campuses of Morris Brown College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, and Georgia Institute of Technology were used in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Stomp the Yard
The South’s Best Music Venues
The South is rich in musical culture and history, bringing us some of the most influential artists of the past hundred years. Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, R.E.M., and more all shaped the way our music is today. So if you're visiting the region for the first or hundredth time, stop by one of the south's best music venues for the chance to see who's going to be the … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Music Venues
