May comes alive with so many great events all over the South. Get out and explore the region at one of these top May events! Image: Memphis in May
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Events
$3,600 Bonnaroo + Peter Nappi + Margo Price Giveaway!
Peter Nappi will be hosting a Bonnaroo Works Fund (BWF) fundraiser with a live performance by Margo Price. Our giveaway is for a chance to win two VIP passes to Bonnaroo, tickets to the fundraiser and concert + a Peter Nappi gift certificate! Enter to win! First prize: Travel to Nashville & accommodations for two (up to $1,000 reimbursed) and
May 26-28: Decatur Arts Festival
Decatur knows how to throw a festival and this pedestrian-friendly city does it up right when it comes to May’s Arts Festival. Besides the lovely art, food and music at this free event, some other highlights include the Theater and Literary Arts Tent, the Comedy Tent and dance performances and one-hour classes at nearby Decatur
May 17- Jun 11: Snoopy and Belle in Fashion Traveling Exhibit
Peanuts Worldwide tour of the “Snoopy and Belle in Fashion” traveling exhibit at the Mall at Green Hills on May 17-June 11. The exhibit features a rare collection of mini-couture outfits by many well known designers such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Betsy Johnson, Rachel Zoe & including brand new designs by Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala
Jun 1-4: Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2017
Centrally located in Midtown Atlanta, the seventh annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival will bring together more than 180 chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and pit-masters from Texas to the District of Columbia June 1 – 4 at the Loews Atlanta Hotel. Through in-depth learning experiences, all-you-can indulge tasting tents, distinct dinners and events, and a talented advisory council,
through Jun 1: A Million Blooms
Richmond’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is alive with beauty and … a million blooms through the month of May. The display, which began in March, has offered stunning displays of roses, daffodils, peonies and more. In May, specifically, visitors can expect to see peonies, iris, azaleas and pitcher plants. Learn more and plan your visit
Jun 3: National Trails Day
Outdoor enthusiasts come together for educational exhibits, trail dedications, gear demonstrations, instructional workshops and trail projects for National Trails Day. While this takes place across the country, you can celebrate locally at state parks. They will offer a variety of ranger-led hikes. For events near you, visit their website: nationaltrailsday.org.
Jun 7: Town Branch Experience at Kentucky Bourbon Affair
Come learn how bourbon plays a role in the production of Alltech’s Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, then take a tour of the Town Branch Distillery, led by Master Distiller Mark Coffman. Afterwards, guests will have a chance to fill, cork and label their own bottle of Town Branch Single Barrel Bourbon. The day will include
Jun 8: Jim Beam® Bourbon Express at Kentucky Bourbon Affair
Begin your Bourbon journey at the historic My Old Kentucky Home train depot with a tasting of Beam’s award-winning whiskey portfolio hosted by legendary Jim Beam Master Distiller Fred Noe. Hop aboard the steel skirted train cars built in the late 1940’s after World War II for a 3-course lunch and cocktails as you take
Jun 8-11 CMA Fest 2017
Brace yourself for four days of all-things-country when thousands of country fans from around the world flock to Nashville for CMA Music Festival. With guests ranging from well-known country acts to smaller names (including the likes of Kelsea Ballerini, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Chas Rice, Chris Stapleton, Jana Kramer and Maren Morris), it’s the biggest country
Jun 8-11: Festival of the Bluegrass
Can you believe the Festival of the Bluegrass is now in its 44th year?! This year’s traditional Bluegrass Music Festival will take place in the heart of the Bluegrass at Kentucky Horse Park Campground in Lexington, KY. The family-run festival, established in 1974 has been described as a ‘family reunion on steroids’, has a little
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Style
5 Reasons You Need a Straw Bag
Warning: if you read this article, you will want another straw bag, or your first one! Here are 5 reasons you may not have thought about for why you’ll enjoy your straw bag so much! Image: Tuckernuck
We LOVE These Top Southern Brands … Here’s Why!
Southern brands are some of the most well-loved, high-quality lines around. Today we’re excited to put the spotlight on 15 of them and share why we love them so much!
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Food & Dining
5 Delicious Ways to Eat More Vegetables
Most of these recipes just call for some chopping and combining, but it’s the mixture that makes them shine. Read on and get ready to crave some veggies!
Red Beans & Rice — Crock Pot Style
Red beans and rice is delicious, and this recipe is easy, satisfying and the perfect way to have a homemade meal when life seems too busy to cook.
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Homes
A Rare Home Opportunity: Rockdale Plantation
It’s rustic yet rebuilt, and though it maintains all of its original character, Rockdale Plantation also now enjoys a few modern upgrades. Get a look at this home, which was built in 1785 and is as close to original as you can get!
An Historic Warehouse-Turned-Loft You Must See!
A visionary former professor of architecture breathes new life into this rugged old downtown warehouse, and the results are a gorgeous mashup of timeworn elegance.
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Travel
1818 Farms: From a Flock of Sheep to a Booming Bath & Beauty Biz
What started as a fun family project blossomed into a dynamic farm and successful bath and beauty brand. Meet the family and learn the story behind 1818 Farms.
The Total Solar Eclipse is Coming: Here’s What You Need to Know!
Find out why Nashville, TN is the place tourists from around the world are coming to in order to view the TOTAL solar eclipse happening on August 21, 2017. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event — the next one in America is over 500 years from now!
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Lifestyle
1818 Farms: From a Flock of Sheep to a Booming Bath & Beauty Biz
What started as a fun family project blossomed into a dynamic farm and successful bath and beauty brand. Meet the family and learn the story behind 1818 Farms.
Margaret Anne Florence of CMT’s “Sun Records”: FACES of the South
Margaret Anne Florence stars in CMT’s “Sun Records” as a dynamic, complex radio personality. Off camera, she is just as captivating, thoughtful and funny.
