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7 Places to See Outsider Art in the South

Caroline Eubanks — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Outsider art or “folk” art is a term used for artwork created outside the traditional art world, often by self-taught artists who have little or no formal training and may work independently from galleries, museums, or academic institutions. Today, outsider art encompasses a wide range of styles and mediums, from intricate drawings and sculptures to […]

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Southern Stays: Holston House Hotel

Caroline Eubanks — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The Holston House Hotel is the second-oldest hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, second only to the famed Hermitage Hotel, just a short walk away. The site of a former radio station and World War II housing, it opened in the 1920s on the day of the Stock Market Crash. The Art Deco beauty retains several of […]

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Weekend Guide to Pensacola, Florida

Caroline Eubanks — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Long before Europeans arrived, the Pensacola area was home to Indigenous peoples, especially the Pensacola culture, part of the broader Mississippian tradition. These communities built complex societies with trade networks across the Southeast. In 1559, Spanish explorer Tristán de Luna y Arellano established a settlement at Pensacola Bay, making it one of the earliest European […]

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8 Living History Museums Beyond Colonial Williamsburg

Caroline Eubanks — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Colonial Williamsburg is known nationwide for restoring a community to what it might have resembled in the early days of America. In fact, the Virginia attraction celebrates 100 years this year, as the nation reaches its 250th birthday. But it’s far from the only one of its kind. Instead of static displays, you encounter people, […]

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A Guide to Downtown Atlanta’s Neighborhoods

Caroline Eubanks — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:30:24 +0000

For travelers to Atlanta, “downtown” refers to the main area they’ll find themselves in. It’s here that major sporting events take place, including annual football playoffs, the 1996 Olympics, two Super Bowls, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup. But it’s actually made up of several smaller neighborhoods and historic districts. It’s here that the city […]

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