We got lots of ground to cover on this episode! We’re gonna be talking about why we’ll never stop loving the South and many of the things that we learned from this podcast.

As many of you know, we started this show 6 years ago this week. November of 2018! 

We’ve come a long way in terms of our podcast. We have a better format, flow, editing, sound, yes, we still say “um” and get things wrong from time to time, but overall we are really, really proud of the last 255 episodes. We’ve covered SO MANY aspects of Southern Culture. And now, it feels as though the time has come to tie a bow on this project so that we may say yes to other things that we feel we are being called to or that we simply want to give space to, so that we can be called to. 

We’ve put our heart and soul into this show. We hope you feel that. It’s been a true labor of love. I’m not sure you all will ever know how much we think about the podcast or how many hours it takes to set up, record, edit, post, share on socials, etc. but it’s been so worth it!

We had fun sharing our 'learnings' with you on this episode, and we hope you will continue to stay curious about the American South and seek beauty here. We believe you'll find it.

Peace Be With Y'all!

-Lainie and Laura Beth

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We wanted to take time to address how to walk out your relationships and hospitality head on before the election results are tallied. How we do those things practically do not change dependent on circumstances or election outcomes. Join us at the table as we discuss how we plan to do this. 

This particular episode is going to feel a bit more built on our Christian faith because that is the only way we know how to walk out loving people who think differently than we do. Honestly, we don’t have a lot to offer on how to walk this out practically other than leaning in to our Christian faith on how we can have the mind of Christ. 

Mentioned in this episode:

• Read The Sermon on the Mount - The Beatitudes. (Matthew 5: 3-10) Our friend Pastor Glenda Sutton says, this is the attitudes we need to Be In! The whole chapter of Matthew 5 is a great place to start. This chapter also includes verses 45-48 which is all about loving our enemies. 

• Matthew 5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers,[i] what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

• Scriptures about praying for leaders:

1. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 - I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
2. 1 Peter 2:17  - Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.
3. Romans 13:1 - Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. (He will use whoever is in office to accomplish his purposes, but it is not always through signing of bills/laws)
4. Jeremiah 29:7 - Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.
5. Psalms 2:10-11 -  Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
6. Proverbs 11:14 - For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.
7. Proverbs 21:1 - The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.

• Local pastor sermon Laura Beth referred to comes from Church of the City (Franklin) and pastor Darren Whitehead- https://www.youtube.com/live/QwkJ9kEiIJY

• May the peace of the Lord be with y'all!

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Clearly, we are lovers of the American South. There are many facets to this diamond of a region, but it has been the birthplace of almost all of the music genres. This great nation has join us at the table as we discuss western swing.

Western swing is a combination of many genres, including blues, jazz, polka, country, and more. It's characterized by a strong dance rhythm and the use of electrically amplified stringed instruments, like the steel guitar.

Let’s not forget that the point of this music was and always has been to get people dancing!

In this episode, we introduced you to our Fort Worth, Texas friend, Devon Dawson. Miss Devon is a top entertainer in western music, and has been recognized by the Academy of Western Artists as the Female Performer of the Year 2009. She's noted for her vintage sock-rhythm guitar style, and warm 'swingtime cowgirl' vocals, which bring to mind legendary B-western ladies of the silver screen, Dale Evans, Rosalie Allen, Patsy Montana, etc. Like them, her lively persona intrigues and engages both kids and adults in her audience. She holds a Grammy certificate for her participation as the singin', yodelin' voice of Jessie, on the Walt Disney CD, Woody's Roundup featuring Riders in the Sky, which was the follow-up to the movie, inspired by the characters of Toy Story 2. She has performed in and out of that character coast-to-coast, and all across the American West, including at the renowned Grand Old Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, and at Pixar Studios in Emeryville, California. Connect with her at: https://missdevonandtheoutlaw.com/bios

Forerunners of this genre:

• Milton Brown - https://birthplaceofwesternswing.com/brown.html
• Bob Wills - https://bobwills.com

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New Orleans, Louisiana has produced some of the most interesting culture in the great U.S. of A. Join us at the table, as we discuss New Orleans jazz; sometimes called Dixieland jazz. 

Mentioned in this episode:

• Preservation Hall: https://www.preservationhall.com
• New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: https://www.nojazzfest.com
• Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0iMiZcvIy26MqHQln5kkrI
• Previous episodes referenced:
• 1. Southern Wedding Traditions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000438073090
• 2. Southern Funerals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000556305538
• 3. Iconic Music Clubs of the South: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000563492908

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Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville, South Carolina offers visitors a unique blend of traditional Southern charm and contemporary cool you won’t find anywhere else. Join us at the table as we discuss our new favorite South Carolina gem, Greenville..

THIS PLACE IS SO GREAT.

Whether you love the outdoors, coffee shops, museums or shopping, there are so many treasures to discover.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Greenville Bike Taxi - https://www.greenvillebiketaxi.com/
• Greenville History Tours - https://greenvillehistorytours.com/
• Fine Dining Seafood at Soby’s - https://shorturl.at/tVFhp
• Sandwich at Sully’s Steamers - https://www.sullyssteamers.com/
• Southern Pressed Juicery - https://southernpressedjuicery.com/
• Spanish Tortilla and Cocktails at Paloma - https://www.palomagvl.com/
• Carmella’s Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
• Local bookstore M. Judson Booksellers and Camilla Kitchen - https://mjudsonbooks.com/
• Start with the Brussel Sprouts at The Lazy Goat - https://thelazygoat.com/
• Other restaurants we wanted to visit but just didn’t get to - Passerelle Bistro - https://passerelleinthepark.com/ and Roost - https://roostrestaurant.com/
• Foods to try: Stecca Bread or Sweet Potato Cake
• The Cook’s Station - https://www.thecooksstation.com/
• GET OUTDOORS - Falls Park on the Reedy, The Swamp Rabbit Trail, Unity Park, Paris Mountain State Park, Conestee Nature Preserve
• The Galleries at Art Crossing - https://www.artcrossinggreenville.com/
• The Museums at Heritage Green

1. Sigal Music Museum:  https://sigalmusicmuseum.org/
2. GCMA:  https://gcma.org/
3. Upcountry History Museum:  https://www.upcountryhistory.org/

• Mice on Main - https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/things-to-do/all-things-to-do/mice-on-main/
• Candle Making Class at Greenville Soy Candle Co. - https://www.gvlsoycandle.com/
• Shopping Galore

1. Vintage Now Modern - https://vintagenowmodern.com/
2. Pink Bee - https://pinkbeegvl.com/
3. Samantha Grace - https://www.samanthagraceusa.com/
4. MAST General Store - https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/listing/mast-general-store/5848/
5. River Street Sweets - https://www.riverstreetsweets.com

• SATURDAY MARKET 8am - noon- more than 75 local purveyors - https://www.saturdaymarketlive.com/

A big thank you to Visit Greenville for having us, they have all the resources you need to plan your trip!

https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com

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Born and raised in Sneedville, Tenn, country singer Morgan Wallen has been on a trajectory of stardom that many never would have imagined.  Join us at the table as we discuss the phenomenon of cousin Morgan.. 

What is it about Morgan Wallen? Why the stardom? How did he sell out 2 nights at Neyland Stadium?

He’s been named Billboard’s Top Country Artist in 2021, 2022, and 2023 and maybe he’ll get that same title again for 2024. 

He competed on NBC's 'The Voice' in 2014, his coach was Usher: and Morgan was eliminated during The Playoffs. A year later in August 2015, he released 'Stand Alone,' his first EP, with debut studio album 'If I Know Me' arriving in April 2018. The album peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and spent 251 weeks on the chart. Its second single, "Up Down" with Florida Georgia Line, cracked the Hot 100 to reach No. 49. 

In addition to going six-times Platinum, seven songs from Dangerous have received new Platinum awards, such as the much-loved singles, ‘More Than My Hometown’ (five-times Platinum) and ‘Somebody's Problem’ (three-times Platinum).

In March 2022, the album established the all-time record for longest duration in the number one spot (97 weeks) on Billboard's Country Albums chart

Dangerous spent 86 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart, breaking the record for the most weeks in the top 10 by a single artist. 

Wallen’s One Thing at a Time album, which houses 36 songs, opened atop Top Country Albums as well as the all-genre Billboard 200 with the largest streaming week ever for a country album

One Thing at a Time had the most weeks at No. 1 among all albums since Adele’s 21 logged 24 nonconsecutive weeks atop the tally in 2011-12. One Thing at a Time debuted atop the chart dated March 18, 2023, and spent its first 12 weeks at No. 1 through early June.

We had an amazing opportunity and a great time at the Neyland Stadium show in Knoxville, TN where he played two monumental nights totaling 156,161 fans across both nights, surpassing the record previously held by The Jackson 5 across three shows in 1984 (148,407).

Find out more: https://morganwallen.com/

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250 episodes is pretty epic, so today we are covering one of our favorite cities! Whether you were a history buff, foodie an architecture lover or a beach bum, Charleston, South Carolina is sure to keep you intrigued. Join us at the table to hear more about this coastal gem.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Plantation Singers - educate through song about the Gullah people - http://lowcountrymusicservice.com/the-plantation-singers
• Hannibal’s Soul Kitchen (Gullah) - https://hannibalkitchen.com/
• Bowen’s Island at Folly Beach - https://bowensisland.com/
• 82 Queen (She Crab Soup) - https://82queen.com/
• Fast and French - https://fastandfrenchcharleston.com/
• Harken (coffee) - https://www.harkencafe.com/
• 167 Raw (oyster bar) - https://www.167rawoysterbar.com/
• FIG (fine dining) - https://eatatfig.com
• Hall’s Chophouse (Steakhouse, Sunday Gospel Brunch) - https://hallschophouse.com/
• Obstinate Daughter (Sullivan’s Island - eclectic) - https://www.theobstinatedaughter.com/
• Pink Bellies (Vietnamese) - https://www.eatpinkbellies.com/
• Rodney Scott’s BBQ - https://rodneyscottsbbq.com/ 
• Carmela’s (Dessert Bar) - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
• Doar Brothers (Bread pudding and creative cocktails) - https://www.doarbros.com/
• The Lost Dog Cafe (Folly Beach) - https://lostdogfollybeach.com/
• Wild Olive (John’s Island) - https://www.wildolive.com/
• Explore Downtown and the City Market- so many tours
• Crabbing with Tia Clark - https://www.casualcrabbingwithtia.com/
• Plantation Tours - Boone Plantation - that’s the one Lynette said gives the best full picture of Gullah people’s, but there's also Middleton and Magnolia
• Angel Oak Tree - https://angeloaktree.com/
• Charleston Tea Garden - https://charlestonteagarden.com/
• Patriot Point Maritime and Naval Museum - https://www.patriotspoint.org/

• Previous episodes related to Charleston: 

1. Gullah Geechee and Sweet Grass tradition - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000654790283
2. Low Country Boil - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000470087832
3. Low Country Cooking - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000566356322
4. Loggerhead Sea Turtles - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000565494588
5. Live Oaks and Resurrection Ferns - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000645158677
6. Salt Marshes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000530155351
7. Negro Spirituals - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000540499334
8. Spanish Moss and Kudzu - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000476529513

GOOOOOO!!!

If you want to see so much of what the last 250 episodes have been talking about then visit Charleston!

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Nashville’s Big Back Yard is a natural watershed region anchored by 100 miles of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway and made up of 12 connected communities with populations under 5000 people, and The Shoals of North Alabama.

Join us at the table as we discuss what is so, so special about Nashville’s Big Back Yard.

Best two websites to help you plan your adventure in these areas are NashvillesBigBackYard and ExperienceTN.com

Mentioned in this episode: 

1.Leiper’s Fork 

• We did a previous episode on Visit Leiper’s Fork

2.Centerville 

• We did an episode with Minnie Pearl’s niece, Mary Beth Pruett, in Centerville that you can listen to here
• Grinder’s Switch Winery - We did an episode on Muscadines 
• Horseshoe Bend Wines
• McCampbell Art Studio is on the square and she is a personal favorite of Lainie's
• Banana Pudding Festival (October)

3.Santa Fe (pronounced “fee” not ‘fe' like New Mexico)

• Forrest Gully Farms- Sustainability tourism and “hobbit house” rentals on Airbnb
• Fishers Off Road Rentals - https://www.fishersoffroadrentals.com 
• Williamsport Hand Woven- Loom-weaving workshops and handmade goods
• Santa Fe Diner
• Fly Antique Store 
• HilltownTN - sustainability workshops, Axe Camp, Tree Camp
• The Farm and Fiddle - CSA farm
• Athena's Harvest Farm -CSA farm and agriculture training center
• Papa Beaudreaux’s Cajun (Cash only)

4.Mt Pleasant

• Historic Walking Tours: https://historicmtpleasanttenn.com 

5.Hampshire 

• Keg Springs Winery 
• Amber Falls Winery
• Adorable guest cottage on property. https://www.amberfallswinery.com/guest-cottage

6.Hohenwald 

• Elephant Sanctuary; Discovery Center 
• Meriweather Lewis Monument, we did an episode on the Natchez Trace Parkway 
• Junkyard Dog Steakhouse

7.Lindon 

• Commodore Hotel - https://www.commodorehotellinden.com/
• Kayaking through the Commodore Hotel (Night Kayaking) - “Glow with the Flow” 
• Blooming Arts Festival (March)

8.Summertown 

• Yoder’s Homestead Market 
• Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural Area
• Wheelin in the Country
• Clifton
• Commodore Inn at Clifton- Victorian home with modern amenities 

9.Waynesboro 

• Nature lovers!
• Lodging: https://www.natchezvalley.com/stay-the-night or https://www.crazyhorsecanoe.com/lodge.html

10.Collinwood 

• The Dragonfly - community and coffee
• Library is a little train depot

11.Loretto 

• Community events and Christmas Parade

12.The Shoals (Muscle Shoals, AL)

• Muscle Shoals episode featuring Muscle Shoals Sound and FAME Studios

COME PLAY IN OUR BIG BACK YARD!!

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Highlands, NC is one of the highest towns east of the Mississippi River, with an elevation of 4,118 feet. It's also located in one of the few temperate rainforests in North America. Located on a plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains, within the Nantahala National Forest.

Join us at the table as we discuss Lainie's recent trip!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Waterfalls: There are beautiful waterfalls to see, and many of them require little walking to enjoy. Walk behind Dry Falls! Drive behind Bridal Veil Falls. See Cullasaja Falls from the Mountain Waters Scenic Highway. Hike to Glen Falls. For more, see our Highlands Waterfall Guide. 
• Hiking: Check out the Whiteside Mountain Guide for the area's best hike. Cliffside Lake has an easy 3/4-mile walk around the lake and the Vista Trail with a good bit of climbing. Sunset Rock (take Main Street 1/2 mile east to Nature Center) is a 1/2-mile walk to the top for beautiful sunset views seen over the town while you sit on slabs of granite. Adjacent Highlands Botanical Gardens has garden paths for strolling.
• Fishing: Fly fish for Brown, Rainbow, and Wild Brook Trout with local guides on many rivers in the area: the Nantahala, Tuckasegee, Cullasaja, Chattooga, White Water, and Panther Town Valley. May through October are the prime fishing months.
• Golf: There are many private courses in the area. Sky Valley Resort and Country Club is a public course in Sky Valley, Georgia, just 15 minutes from Highlands, with elevations up to 4,000 ft. and stunning vistas.
• Cashiers: The center of the community is the intersection of NC Highway 107 and US Highway 64. Explore numerous apparel boutiques, antique shops, home furnishing studios and outstanding restaurants. Many are hidden a little off the highway, so park and walk. We reccommend stopping at Cashiers Farmers Market for a picnic lunch and enjoy at their picnic tables or on a nearby hike. 
• Lake Glenville is just a few miles north of Cashiers along NC Highway 107. With 26 miles of shoreline, Lake Glenville is the lake with the highest elevation east of the Mississippi (3,500 ft.). It's a great place for fishing and boating. Find a beach across from the High Falls trailhead. Rent a pontoon boat at Signal Ridge Marina to explore the lake and see several waterfalls. Read more.
• Lakeside Restaurant- Featuring fresh seafood, an extensive wine list, craft cocktails and excellent service.
• Crown Jewel of the town is the Old Edward Inn and Spa.
• Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden at Old Edwards Inn- Wine Garden, with lush surroundings, market umbrellas, and a patio-side waterfall. 
• Edelweiss Pastry Boutique. (See their Facebook page to see just how extraordinary this place is! Edelweiss Highlands) Owned and operated by Pastry Chef, Chocolatier, and Confectioner Oksana Shchelgachova, Edelweiss offers Shchelgachova’s signature pastries, from gateaux and tarts to cheesecakes and eclairs.
• Shopping: Citizen Wilder, Spartina 449, J. McLaughlin, T J Bailey, Acorns - The Store at Old Edwards Inn (though it is across the street from the Inn), Radko ornaments Dutchmans Casual Living beautiful home goods and fine linens (5 Stores in GA and NC), McCulley’s Cashmere 
• Cashiers Farmers Market has produce, local snacks/canned items as well as regional foods like Hubs Peanuts and even some ready to bake Italian dinners etc.
• Bucks Coffee Cafe

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Every region has its own culture of music, dance, food, language, faith expressions, and more. With the fast pace of life these days, it takes intentionality to keep those aspects of culture alive. Here in Franklin, Tennessee, we have someone keeping square dancing and clogging alive. Join us at the table as we sit with Tommy Jackson to hear about his Rocky Top Revue.

Tommy Jackson is a native of Franklin, Tennessee and has literally been dancing longer than we’ve been alive! He formed the Rocky Top Revue in 1982 and they’ve made numerous appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, The Ryman, music videos, opened for Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and George Jones, and won numerous competitions. Every Sunday afternoon you will find him teaching free dance lessons on the old courthouse steps in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. 

Southern dancing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000433491925

Find out more about the Rocky Top Revue: https://www.rockytoprevue.com/about-us

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Southern writers are at a bit of an advantage in that we have a powerful sense of place, but mostly we know characters. We ARE characters. We come from families, neighborhoods, churches, and kinfolk that are the stuff you think is made up, but only slightly. We love an embellished story. We are storytellers. To be southern is to be a good storyteller. Join us at the table as we discuss male southern authors.

We already did an episode on female southern authors. You can listen to that here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000554084762

Mentioned in this episode: 

• William Faulkner - https://rowanoak.com/
• Mark Twain 
• William Percy
• Walker Percy
• Shelby Foote
• Tennessee Williams
• Richard Wright
• Pat Conroy
• Thomas Wolfe
• Peter Taylor 
• Robert Penn Warren 
• Edgar Allen Poe
• Wendell Berry 
• James Agee
• Lewis Grizzard
• Sean Dietrich - subscribe to daily column - https://seandietrich.com/
• O. Henry
• Rick Bragg
• Roy Blount Jr.
• Nicholas Sparks
• John Grisham - we did an entire episode on him: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000645984372
• Ernest Hemingway
• Charles Portis
• Charles Frasier
• Alfred Uhry 
• Winston Groom
• Cormac McCarthy
• John Kennedy Toole

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Sacred Harp singing is a tradition of sacred choral music sung a capella that did not originate in the South but has been kept alive in the South. The 4-tone scale, fa-sol-la-mi, is sung by reading notes shaped in a triangle, circle, square or diamond. Join us at the table as we discuss this unique tradition!

• Intro Music: “St. Thomas” - https://sacredharpbremen.org/34b-st-thomas/
• If you want to see how Nicole Kidman and Jude Law would look singing shape notes. Check out the movie COLD MOUNTAIN (or link below): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcNxruJ3Tuk
• ‘Fa-sol-la’ example, “Child of Grace” by Charles Wesley, 1759
• "Encyclopedia of Southern Culture” https://amzn.to/46VzBL2
• Find a gathering near you:
• ChristianHarmony.org - http://www.christianharmony.org/
• Fa So La - https://fasola.org/
• “Traveling”by Samuel Crossman, 1664

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Leiper's Fork, Tennessee is a place of tranquility, charm, green rolling hills, art and music. With a population of just under 1,000 people this unincorporated area formerly known as Hillsboro, TN covers 1,100 acres 30 miles southwest of Nashville.

"If Sunday morning had a hometown, the charming village of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee might very well be it."

Join us at the table as we discuss one of our absolute favorite places in TN.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Land Trust of Tennessee: https://www.landtrusttn.org/
• The Natchez Trace Parkway episode (Leiper's Fork is milepost 428): https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/the-natchez-trace
• Visit Franklin episode: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/visit-franklin-tn
• Grayline Bus Tour: https://graylinetn.com/leipers-fork-shuttle
• Modern Day Hospitality episode: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/modern-day-hospitality-airbnb
• Fork and Field Cottages: (We stayed at Picker's Cottage): https://www.forkandfield.com/
• The Country Boy Restaurant: https://www.instagram.com/thecountryboyrestaurant/?hl=en
• Davis General: https://thedavisgeneral.com/
• Leiper's Fork Market: https://www.instagram.com/leipersforkmarket/
• Hank's Coffee Station: https://www.hankscoffeestation.com/
• RedByrd Coffee: https://www.theredbyrd.com/
• Dinner IN or BESIDE the Creek: https://www.bamfoodscatering.com/
• Fox & Locke: https://www.foxandlocke.com/
• Leiper's Fork Distillery: https://leipersforkdistillery.com/
• Leiper's Creek Gallery: https://leiperscreekgallery.com/
• David Arms Gallery/Shop - Lainie’s ‘happy place': https://davidarms.com/
• Patina Home and Garden: https://patinahomeandgardenshop.com/
• The Copper Fox: https://www.thecopperfoxgallery.com/
• Southall: https://southalltn.com/
• Props Shop: https://www.propsleipersfork.com/
• Tennessee Turquoise: https://www.tennesseeturquoisecompany.com/
• Creekside Trading: https://www.creeksidetradingcompany.com/
• “Charting Your Own Vision: Lessons From Leiper’s Fork," a guidebook lovingly created to help other communities chart their own course toward success. https://irp.cdn-website.com/2c253136/files/uploaded/Charting_Your_Own_Vision_Booklet.pdf

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"Any discussion about American music that doesn’t include Muscle Shoals, Alabama isn’t really a discussion at all.” That’s a direct quote from the website of FAME STUDIOS.

We had a chance to visit Muscle Shoals and the 2 studios that stayed undercover for most of the 60’s and 70’s while legends came to record with a producer and a rhythm section that should be household names. Join us at the table as we discuss the music of Muscle Shoals.

If you’re a big Lynyrd Skynyrd fan you may have caught the name Muscle Shoals in some lyrics, but you may have NEVER EVER heard of this place and that’s ok. But if you love music, you’re gonna wanna pack your backs and make the trek. WE promise. It’s worth it!

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Dockery Farms Episode (Blues) - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/dockery-farms
• Muscle Shoals Documentary - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2492916/
• FAME STUDIO - https://famestudios.com/
• MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND - https://muscleshoalssoundstudio.org/
• The Swampers interview (2008) with Musicians Hall of Fame —  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QueguLfL--Q
• Huge thanks to Linda Hall (wife to the late Rick Hall) for giving us time and to both FAME and Muscle Shoals Sound for the tours!

 

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Museums of Dallas

Dallas has a vibrant arts scene that keep someone busy for days on end. Museums offer so much to explore from classes, films, lectures, and it really helps expand your horizons. The Dallas Arts District is just 6 miles from Love Field Airport (Southwest’s hub)! So let’s discuss several of the museums that we’ve visited in the Big D.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Visit Dallas is a GREAT resource for you to use when planning: https://www.visitdallas.com
• Dallas Museum of Art (The Crown Jewel): https://dma.org
• The City Pass: https://www.citypass.com/dallas
• The George W. Bush Presidential Center: https://www.bushcenter.org
• Presidential Libraries in the South: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/presidential-libraries-of-the-south
• Nasher Sculpture Center: https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org
• Haas Brothers (sculptors): http://www.thehaasbrothers.com/
• Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza: https://www.jfk.org
• Perot Museum of Nature of Science: https://www.perotmuseum.org
• Reunion Tower Geo Deck: https://reuniontower.com
• Dallas World Aquarium: https://dwazoo.com

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For many, Memorial Day is the official start of summer, kicked off with a large parade and a celebration of the men and women who gave their lives so we could have the freedom to enjoy our own. But up until 1971, this day was simply known as "Decoration Day.” Join us at the table as we discuss this important tradition.

Mentioned on this episode:

• Would you consider financially supporting this show? Here’s where you can do that: (select recurring or one time) https://shorturl.at/dFwmz
• Pole and hooks to keep your flag from the gutter or getting wrapped around your pole on the house - https://amzn.to/4bGhNV8
• "Decoration Day in the Mountains: Traditions of Cemetery Decoration in the Southern Appalachians” - https://amzn.to/4bOLpjr
• “Southerners Throw the Best Funerals” previous Steel Magnolias Podcast episode: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/southerners-throw-the-best-funerals
• Honor fallen veterans this Memorial Day: https://createthegood.aarp.org/volunteer-ideas/memorial-day-help-veterans.html

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Louisiana is known as a “Sportsman‘s Paradise”, but due to its location, it has also seen more than its share of natural disasters from hurricanes. Join us at the table, to hear about a grassroots effort for sportsman and sports women to join forces in an effort to help their neighbors when disaster strikes.

After Hurricane Katrina in 2005 Todd Terrell, Founded the United Cajun Navy. Katrina brought about not just a need for supplies, but also a need for BOATS.

The United Cajun Navy is a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit organization out of Baton Rouge, LA focused on helping make the world around us a better place. Primarily, they organize search and rescue teams during natural disasters. It’s a simple but necessary effort: People using their own boats and trained to help out in desperate times. 

Them’s good people!

When anyone at the United Cajun Navy says ‘Neighbors’ they mean YOU. 

Connect with them at https://unitedcajunnavy.org

Or FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/UNITEDCAJUNNAVY

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Located on the sea islands of South Carolina and Georgia are communities of people who are descendants of enslaved Africans. They have a unique culture that is directly linked to West Africa. In South Carolina, this group of African-Americans and the language they speak are referred to as Gullah, and in Georgia they are called Geechee. Many historians believe the word Gullah comes from Angola a West African country from which many of the slaves came. Another idea is that Gullah is from the Gola, a tribe from the border of Liberia and Sierra Leone West Africa, although the exact origin of the word is not known most historians agree that the Gulla people and their language have African roots us at the table as we discussed this piece of southern culture

Mentioned in this episode:

• Our interview with Lynette White of the Plantation Singers can be found as part of our Charleston episode on “Have Love, Will Travel” https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Have-Love-Will-Travel-

• Try Benne Crackers!

• We recommend Marsh Hen Mill for Carolina Gold Rice (or Grits!) You can order them online - https://marshhenmill.com

• Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island - Emily Meggett- https://amzn.to/3Uy1fHU

• Listen to the Southern Fork interview with Gullah Matriarch Emily Meggett- https://www.thesouthernfork.com/episodes/2022/5/6/emily-meggett-gullah-geechie-home-cooking-edisto-island-sc

• If you are visiting the Charleston area, look up "The Plantation Singers" schedule. At the time of this episode, they regularly play the Gospel Bruch on Sundays at Hall’s Chophouse. http://lowcountrymusicservice.com/the-plantation-singers

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If walls could talk, the Steel Magnolia Bed & Breakfast in Natchitoches would have hundreds of stories to tell. The home is located in Natchitoches, Louisiana where the writer of the play, Robert Darling, originally grew up. The 1989 film was shot here in this very small town and today the central home to this story is run as a bed & breakfast. 

Can you imagine Sally Field, Shirley McLaine, Julia Roberts, Olympia Dukakis, Dolly Parton and Daryl Hannah all coming to your very small town? 

Today, Natchitoches has a population less than 20,000. 

Named after a Native American tribe, Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish ) is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Since 1927, they have been home to one of the oldest community-based holiday celebrations in the country, and today their annual Christmas festival lasts 6 weeks! For more info: https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/

Connect with the Steel Magnolia Bed & Breakfast: https://steelmagnoliahouse.net/

For reservations call: (318) 238-2585

Address for the home: 320 Rue Jefferson, Natchitoches, Louisiana

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Steel Magnolias episode: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/re-visit-steel-magnolias
• Lasoynes Meat Pies: http://lasyones.com/
• Paddle Wheeler River Boat: https://www.caneriverqueen.org/
• Mariner’s Restaurant (great spot to catch a sunset): https://www.marinersrestaurant.com/
• Schedule for Christmas Festival (lasts 6 weeks): https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/schedule
• Visit Baton Rouge episode: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/visit-baton-rouge

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We’re discussing the show that made country music famous! The Grand Ole Opry is the longest running radio show; turning 100 next year! With an ever changing lineup of musicians, each performance is broadcast to a global audience via WSM radio, SiriusXM and Circle. We got to sit down with our dear friend, Sean Dietrich to discuss his debut Opry experience, so join us at the table as we discuss the gem that still makes Music City grand.

Places to listen:

Circle, Facebook, YouTube, WSM and more!

Resources:

• Check out Ken Burns’ documentary “Country Music”
• Roy Acuff introduction that Lainie read on this episode is from the book, Nashville's Grand Ole Opry: The First Fifty Years 1925-1975

Sean Dietrich’s blogs about the Opry:

• Father’s Day in Nashville - https://seandietrich.com/fathers-day-in-nashville/
• He Played Fiddle - https://seandietrich.com/he-played-fiddle/
• Kid Stuff - https://seandietrich.com/kid-stuff/
• Grand - https://seandietrich.com/grand-ole-time/
• Nashville - https://seandietrich.com/nashville/

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