Best Cigar Lounges In the South
Enjoying a fine cigar remains a pleasure that I truly love. Over the past two decades, many states implemented laws prohibiting smoking in restaurants and bars. With tightening smoking restrictions, finding a suitable spot to smoke a quality cigar can be challenging. Here are the best cigar lounges in the [...]
Holiday Gift Ideas for Men
Finding the perfect holiday gift for women seems relatively straightforward. There are always the staples - jewelry, clothes, perfume, designer accessories, or items associated with their favorite hobbies. Finding the perfect present for that special guy can be daunting. Here are a few holiday gift ideas for men to please [...]
Eddie 9-volt
Atlanta, Georgia native, Eddie 9-volt, is creating a buzz within the Americana and Blues scene. This young artist realized his career path early and began performing on Southern stages while still in high school. In 2019, Eddie 9V released his debut album, Left My Soul In Memphis, followed by his [...]
12 Summer White Wines Under $25
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing glass of wine and fortunately, there are plenty of white wines that pair well with outdoor festivities. Below are 12 summer wines under $25 that you can enjoy at the beach, lake, or at a neighborhood social. RELATED: Wine Sommelier Deb [...]
Few Miles South, Creating Music On 30a
Musicians Tori Lund and Blake English met while performing and engineering music at Brentwood Preysbertian Church, near Los Angeles. Today, the musical duo, Few Miles South, lives in rural Georgia and performs throughout the southeast. They've opened for the Kentucky Headhunters, Nikki Lane, Junior Brown, Brent Cobb, and many others. https://traffic.libsyn.com/b274fb41-ed89-47af-b3af-6f7726ca2830/A_Few_Miles_South.mp3 [...]
Best 30A Restaurants In 2022
One of the nation's most popular destinations to visit and relocate to in 2022 is Florida's 30a highway. The scenic corridor offers the best 30A restaurants in 2022, from casual bar food to small plate craft bars to food trucks and fine dining. UPDATED 2024 Best 30A Restaurants Is Now [...]
Shanna Dickerson Builds a Luxury Travel Empire
Shanna Dickerson began her professional career promoting concerts in Nashville. After nine years of working with some of the music industry's top acts, a higher calling prompted her to move south to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Today, Shanna has built a luxury travel empire that continues to flourish. https://traffic.libsyn.com/b274fb41-ed89-47af-b3af-6f7726ca2830/Shanna_Dickerson.mp3 [...]
William Faulkner: On Writing & Drinking in the South
One of Mississippi's most admired writers, William Faulkner, loved the written word and bourbon. A close look at most great 20th-century novelists and playwrights will reveal lives, for better or worse, well-lubricated with alcohol. Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Truman Capote, Eugene O'Neill, Hunter S. Thompson, Tennessee Williams, Ian Fleming, Dorothy Parker, [...]
Natchez: 10 Things to Know About This Southern City
Natchez, Mississippi, is full of southern history. Before the War Between the States, it was a booming town along the Mississippi River. Kendra Ablaze with Mississippi Today shares some of the city's amazing facts on its 300th birthday. In honor of the city that boasts of being the birthplace of [...]
Introducing the I-65 to 30a Podcast
As a Southern Writer and podcast creator, producer, and host, I'm excited to introduce the I-65 to 30a podcast. If you're not sure what these numbers mean, let me explain. RELATED: Best 30a Restaurants In 2022 Over the past several decades, people have traveled on interstate 65 to the Florida [...]