Large numbers of Irish immigrants arrived in the American South during the 18th and especially 19th centuries. During the Great Famine, thousands of Irish Catholics arrived in Southern port cities such as Savannah, Charleston, and New Orleans. The Scots-Irish settled in the Appalachian Backcountry a century before. For this reason, there's no better region to experience the … [Read more...] about 6 Southern Destinations to Spend St. Patrick’s Day
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A Football Fan’s Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana
Whether you’re attending a national championship game, the Sugar Bowl, or a regular-season New Orleans Saints game, there’s no shortage of football-related events in the Louisiana city throughout the year. All events take place at the Caesars Superdome, so this guide will be centered around places you can visit nearby, like our previous Atlanta guide. Parking can be pricey, … [Read more...] about A Football Fan’s Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana
The Sinners Movie Guide to the Mississippi Delta
Following previous collaborations between director Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, the 2025 release Sinners pulls from the history of the Mississippi Delta and puts a spooky spin on it. Set in 1932, twin brothers Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore, both WWI veterans who previously worked for the Chicago Outfit, return to their hometown, Clarksdale. They aim to … [Read more...] about The Sinners Movie Guide to the Mississippi Delta
10 Destinations for Soda Lovers in the South
Did you know that some of the biggest names in soft drinks come from the South? You've surely heard of Coca-Cola but there are many more. Read on to find out how they came to be and where you can learn more about them. Atlanta, Georgia What we know now as Coca-Cola was invented as a headache remedy by John Pemberton at Jacob's Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta in 1886. … [Read more...] about 10 Destinations for Soda Lovers in the South
What is a Natchitoches Meat Pie and Where Can I Eat It?
Like boudin and slug burgers, the Natchitoches meat pie might be unfamiliar to those who haven't been to the place known for them. The pie comes from the namesake city in North Louisiana, which hosts an annual meat pie festival in its honor. The empanada-style treat is so significant that a 2003 bill made the Natchitoches meat pie the official meat pie of Louisiana. But … [Read more...] about What is a Natchitoches Meat Pie and Where Can I Eat It?
