Based on the bestselling John Grisham novel, The Client tells of a young man who witnesses the suicide of a mafia lawyer. The district attorney tries to use him to bring down the mob, while his lawyer will go to great lengths to protect him. The film stars Tommy Lee Jones, Susan Sarandon, and the late Brad Renfro. Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony LaPaglia, and William H. Macy play … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Client
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Film Friday: 42
The movie '42' tells the life story of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, who made history when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson endures abuse because of his race but goes on to become one of the most respected athletes of all time. It stars Harrison Ford, T.R. Knight, and the late Chadwick Boseman as Robinson. The movie is actually filmed in many of the areas … [Read more...] about Film Friday: 42
Film Friday: Days of Thunder
Fans of NASCAR racing will appreciate Days of Thunder, which was filmed at its most prestigious courses: Darlington, Bristol, Charlotte, and of course, Daytona. Tom Cruise stars as a young hotshot stock car racer who is given the chance to race in the big leagues. Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, and Cary Elwes also star. Filmed In: Bristol, Tennessee; Charlotte … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Days of Thunder
Classic Eats: Loveless Cafe
One of Nashville's most iconic restaurants is Loveless Cafe, a roadside cafe known for one thing: biscuits. In 1951, Lon and Annie Loveless opened the doors to their home to sell their favorite Southern fare to travelers on Highway 100. They soon opened a motel and expanded the restaurant before selling to new owners. Over the years, the recipes haven't changed. It can get … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Loveless Cafe
Weekend Guide to Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the country's most well-known destinations for music, fostering acts like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and B.B. King. It's the largest city on the Mississippi River and has the best dry rub ribs anywhere. Memphis was also an important location to the Civil Rights Movement, and where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot at the Lorraine Motel, now the … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Memphis, Tennessee
