Country music legend Dolly Parton opened her theme park Dollywood many years ago and until recently, onsite accommodations only included cabins. But Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa opened in 2016 to allow guests to enjoy both the scenic outdoor attractions the Great Smoky Mountains are known for as well as the theme park and water park accessible by free shuttle from … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Dollywood’s Dreammore Resort and Spa
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Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
The South is a diverse region and while the cities like Nashville, Charleston, and New Orleans get all the glory, it's the great outdoors that really sets it apart from the rest of the country. It's home to one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world as well as one of only two Everglades in the world. So whether you're an avid outdoorsman (or woman!) or just looking to … [Read more...] about Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
Driving the Natchez Trace Parkway
The national parkway known as the Natchez Trace follows the routes of the Old Natchez Trace routes originally used by Native American tribes. The two-lane parkway runs over 400 miles between Nashville, Tennessee, and Natchez, Mississippi. The current incarnation was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and it has become a popular route for road trips, … [Read more...] about Driving the Natchez Trace Parkway
The South’s Best Live Radio Hours
Music is an important part of life in the South, but did you know the region is home to the country's oldest continuous live radio shows? Some are better known than others, but all still host live broadcasts that are open to the public. Tune in for yourself by clicking the relevant links below! WPAQ Merry-Go-Round, Mt. Airy, North Carolina Known as the "Voice of the … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Live Radio Hours
Elvis Presley Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. His twin brother died in childbirth. Elvis lived with his parents in a small shotgun home until 1949 when the family moved to Memphis. It was here that he went to see blues musicians on Beale Street, forever influencing his sound. In 1953, he visited Sun Studio and later recorded his first of many … [Read more...] about Elvis Presley Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
