Southern Events

Elvis Week 2017: Memphis Sites That Honor ‘The King’

Elvis Week, 2017, begins in Memphis, TN on Friday, August 11 and runs through the 19th. If you're in or near Memphis there are a number of sites you'll want to visit in order to learn more about the King of Rock-n-Roll. Fans of “The King” have no shortage of places they can visit to [...]

2017-08-03T13:49:02-05:00August 3rd, 2017|Southern Events, Southern Lifestyle|Comments Off on Elvis Week 2017: Memphis Sites That Honor ‘The King’

Franklin, TN Host World’s Largest Seersucker Party

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 [...]

2022-02-23T20:55:17-06:00August 23rd, 2016|Fashion, Southern Events|Comments Off on Franklin, TN Host World’s Largest Seersucker Party

Southern Town Mourns Tragic Loss of 3 Families

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 [...]

2022-02-23T21:39:50-06:00August 18th, 2016|Southern Events|Comments Off on Southern Town Mourns Tragic Loss of 3 Families

Jockeys & Juleps Derby Watch Party Brings Fashion & Food Together to Raise Funds for Therapy Riding Program

(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 [...]

2016-10-17T17:31:33-05:00May 10th, 2016|Fashion, Southern Events, Southern Lifestyle|Comments Off on Jockeys & Juleps Derby Watch Party Brings Fashion & Food Together to Raise Funds for Therapy Riding Program

Jockeys & Juleps Derby Party Seeks Big Finish for Equine Therapy Families

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 [...]

2016-10-17T17:31:37-05:00April 18th, 2016|Southern Events, Southern Lifestyle|Comments Off on Jockeys & Juleps Derby Party Seeks Big Finish for Equine Therapy Families
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