The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is one of the biggest attractions in Memphis, Tennessee. Located in a desegregated hotel popular with musicians and celebrities of all races, it was here that an assassin's bullet ended the life of Martin Luther King Jr. A wreath now marks the room that he stayed in while helping with the Sanitation Worker's Strike. The … [Read more...] about Visiting the National Civil Rights Museum
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Southern Stays: The Guest House at Graceland
Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. When you think of an Elvis-themed hotel, you might be picturing something over the top matching the decor of Presley's home. But the Guest House at Graceland, which opened in 2016, is … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Guest House at Graceland
Southern Landmarks Every Johnny Cash Fan Should Visit
Johnny Cash. J.R. The Man In Black. He’s sold more than 90 million records around the globe and remains an American icon, even all these years after his passing. His face and his voice are unmistakable. In 2017, Rolling Stone named him the #3 greatest country artist of all time, beat out only by Hank Williams and Merle Haggard. He can be found on record, in film and on the big … [Read more...] about Southern Landmarks Every Johnny Cash Fan Should Visit
Elvis Presley Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
The musician Elvis Presley left an indelible mark on the Southern United States. He was born here, lived here, and wrote music that was heavily influenced by the area. Fans of "The King" have no shortage of places they can visit to learn more about him and to honor his legacy, including where he spent his downtime and where he performed some of his most notable shows. … [Read more...] about Elvis Presley Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Weekend Guide to the Mississippi Blues Trail
While not a traditional weekend trip like other destinations we've featured, the Mississippi Blues Trail, or the Mississippi Delta, makes for a great weekend getaway. Named for the floodplains between the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, the region is where American music was born from the songs of sharecroppers. Today, there are blue markers on Highway 61 that denote significant … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the Mississippi Blues Trail
