Several years ago I lived in Franklin, TN, and met many wonderful people, one of whom was author Robert Hicks. In addition to our love for writing, we both have a taste for seersucker. Adding another credit to his resume, Robert and his friends are hosting the world's largest seersucker party this coming weekend in [...]
Note: This excellent post, "Pulling Us Closer to God," was written by Oxford, MS resident, and writer, Toni Overby, about a tragic airplane accident. Two years ago writer Paul Stanley wrote a similar piece about two Christian Brothers High School students who were killed early in their senior year. Toni's article captures the essence of a grieving community and I encourage [...]
(MEMPHIS, TN) - Kirby Dobbs Floyd and her husband Glenn, both of whom dreamed of using their horse farm to help people with disabilities tackle their physical and emotional challenges, came one step closer as 900 well-dressed Memphians gathered to watch “The Run for the Roses” at the inaugural Jockeys and Juleps event to raise a hearty [...]
On Saturday, May 7th, the first annual Jockeys & Juleps derby watch party will be held on the Dobbs’ family estate in the heart of one of East Memphis’ most beautiful neighborhoods. What will make this event so unique is not the capacity crowd of 900 people or the depth of the volunteer committee, but [...]
There is something about southern outdoor venues that bring music to life. StyleBlueprint has showcased 9 music festivals to consider adding to your summer travel schedule. Adding a Southern music festival to your summer plans infuses your warmer months with tunes and gives you a weekend destination without having to travel too far. With so many to [...]
