Updated for 2026. Derby and Steeplechase season is here. Horse racing's premier event, the Kentucky Derby, takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and Nashville's Iroquois Steeplechase happens on Saturday, May 9. Now, all that's left to decide is what to wear. Horse racing events allow men - most notably southern men - a chance [...]
There’s something about spring that makes me crave a refreshing cocktail. With Derby and Steeplechase season upon us, there’s no better time to learn how to create the perfect Mint Julep. Being a self-professed, amateur bourbon enthusiast, sipping on a Mint Julep while listening to the birds chirp on a warm afternoon calms my spirit. [...]
The first time I tasted deep-fried turkey, I swore I would never eat a baked one again. Well, that's not entirely true. However, I prefer the tender, juicy flavor the deep frying cooking method gives my favorite holiday bird. Grab a drink and read my insights on deep-fried turkey made easy. Deep-frying turkey is simple, [...]
The recent rebranding debacle at Cracker Barrel has set a new standard for what not to do in marketing. The decision to partner with the San Francisco marketing agency Prophet presents another significant challenge. Having grown up and lived in Tennessee for most of my life, I have witnessed the rise, growth, and slight decline [...]
Megan Gorman, an attorney and managing partner at Chequers Financial Management, is the author of All the Presidents' Money, an engaging examination of how U.S. presidents have managed their financial resources. https://traffic.libsyn.com/southernamericana/Megan_Gorman.mp3 For the first twelve years of her career, Megan worked for Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company. She also served as Vice President at [...]
