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A man walking in front of the Starkville mural in Mississippi
May 11, 2026

A Weekend in Starkville, Mississippi: Best Things to Do, See & Eat

Starkville was the first college town I visited as a prospective student back in 2000. My cousin attended Mississippi State University at the...
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What to Expect at Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin, Tennessee
September 19, 2025

What to Expect from Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin, Tennessee

Every September brings with it countless festivals in Tennessee, and one of my absolute favorites is Pilgrimage Music Festival in the...
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Nashville Day Trip: How to spend a day in Franklin, Tennessee
August 8, 2025

One Day in Franklin: Eating, Shopping + Civil War History

One of the best things about living in Tennessee is the number of day trips available to us on any given week. We live just an hour south of...
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Why Franklin, Tennessee is the Most Pet-Friendly City in the South — and How Mars Petcare is Trying to Train Other Cities to Follow Its Lead
August 4, 2025

Why Franklin is One of Tennessee’s Most Pet-Friendly Cities

Long-time readers know that no one loves a good road trip quite like our pup Ella If she could, she’d go with us everywhere. The...
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How to Do a Weekend in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
June 17, 2023

From Music to Design, the Shoals is Alabama’s Cultural Secret Weapon

A few years ago, on a whim, we headed down to the Shoals for a weekend getaway with my cousins, something that was an annual family ritual...
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All the Outdoor Things to Do in New Orleans
May 10, 2023

5 Ways to Get Out and About in New Orleans

The problem with New Orleans, in my opinion, is that all you’re going to want to do while you’re there is eat … and drink … then eat...
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Jack Daniels Tours at the Lynchburg Distillery
May 7, 2023

Tennessee Whiskey: How to Do Jack Daniel’s Distillery Right

We’re fortunate to live in a part of Tennessee rife with waterfalls, state parks and spirited attractions. And what kind of tourism...
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The Knoxville Outdoors: What to See, Eat, Do and Drink in Tennessee’s Best City
April 4, 2023

How to Experience the Outdoors in Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville today is very different than Knoxville in 2005 when I graduated from the University of Tennessee. Back then, Market Square was...
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A Weekend Guide to Knoxville: What to Do, Where to Go, Where to Stay in Tennessee
April 2, 2023

Knox Rocks: The Perfect Weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee

There’s no denying a weekend in Knoxville will give you a crash course into the new and progressive South, one rife in makers and full of...
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Nashville Murals and Walls: The Best Street Art in Music City
February 16, 2023

A Work of Street Art: The Best Murals in Nashville

As Nashville continues to grow, so does its street art scene. Murals are everywhere in Nashville, and travelers come from all the world over...
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