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
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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
This Is My South: Justin Fox Burks
This post is part of a series where we interview prominent Southerners or Southern transplants about what they love so much about this area and why others should visit. If you are interested in being featured, leave a comment or send me an email. Justin Fox Burks is the blogger behind The Chubby Vegetarian and, alongside wife Amy Lawrence, the author of the cookbook The … [Read more...] about This Is My South: Justin Fox Burks
