Indianola, Mississippi, is a town of over 12,000 in the Mississippi Delta. It's a former Choctaw village that is now known as the home of legendary musician B.B. King. He has his own museum here, which displays information on his upbringing and rise to fame. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has a small downtown with shops and restaurants. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Indianola, MS
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Small Town Saturday: Hernando, MS
Hernando, named for explorer Hernando De Soto who discovered the Mississippi River, is a town of 14,000 in Mississippi. The town includes a number of shops and restaurants, set around the square, where the De Soto County Courthouse is located. Writer John Grisham worked here as a young lawyer and it was his experiences here that inspired him to write A Time to Kill. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Hernando, MS
Small Town Saturday: Natchitoches, LA
Natchitoches, Louisiana, is one of the most charming small towns in the South. It was the setting and filming location for the book and film versions of Steel Magnolias. You can stay in the home featured, now a bed and breakfast, and walk around the riverside park where the Easter egg scene took place. It's also home to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Fort Saint-Jean … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Natchitoches, LA
Small Town Saturday: West Monroe, LA
West Monroe is the sister city to Monroe, which is known for its association with Duck Dynasty and being the home to the first Coca-Cola bottling operation. The small town has a street known as Antique Alley, which is lined with not only antique shops but also restaurants and boutiques. Here you'll find Civil War antiquities and much more. It has a population of around 13,000 … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: West Monroe, LA
Small Town Saturday: Juliette, GA
You may not find yourself in Juliette, Georgia unless you purposely detour to the unincorporated town between Atlanta and Macon. It's most well known as the home to the Whistle Stop Cafe, the filming location for Fried Green Tomatoes. After filming was over, the restaurant became operational. Most of the stores nearby are themed to the movie. Other movies … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Juliette, GA
