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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Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana and sits right on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River. If you want to experience history and culture galore in a family friendly setting Baton Rouge is the city for you!

Big thanks to Tamara Williams at Visit Baton Rouge for making this trip so much fun!

To help plan your trip you can find great information at VisitBatonRouge.com

Connect with Visit Baton Rouge: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visitbatonrouge
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitBatonRouge/
• X: https://twitter.com/visitbatonrouge

Mentioned on this episode: 

• The Capital Building (New and Old): https://louisianaoldstatecapitol.org
• Raising Cane: https://www.raisingcanes.com/
• Flower Fest (fundraiser for St. Jude’s Research Hospital): https://www.theflowerfest.com
• LSU baseball: https://lsusports.net/sports/bsb/
• Mike the Tiger: https://www.facebook.com/MikeTheTiger/
• Juban’s: https://www.jubans.com
• Mestizo (Louisiana Mexican): https://www.mestizorestaurant.com
• Parrain’s: http://parrains.com

Previous Episodes mentioned:

• Cajun Creole: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/cajun-vs-creole
• Gumbo: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/gumbo
• The Mighty Mississippi (River): https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/the-mighty-mississippi

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According to the Library of Congress, in 1862 President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, opened the door for African-Americans to enlist in the Union Army. Although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792. President Lincoln had also feared that if he authorized their recruitment, border states would secede from the Union. By the end of the U.S. Civil war, almost 200,000 African-American soldiers had joined the fight. They were known as the U.S. Colored Troops.

We had the privilege of sitting down with Mrs. Vivian Sims, who was an educator for many decades before finding out that there were soldiers of her race, who also bravely fought in that war.

She has lived in Pulaski, Tennessee for 50 years, and that town has a difficult part of its history having been the place where the Ku Klux Klan began. Join us at the table as we hear a redemptive story of what is now being remembered about Pulaski.

Read here about the U.S. Colored Troops statue that Vivian Sims had created and installed in June 2023 in Pulaski, Tennessee:

In the birthplace of the KKK, she spent $82,000 to erect statue of Black Civil War soldier

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It’s the most sought after ticket by golf fans…. We are talking today about The Masters held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in AUGUSTA, GA.

 

• Special thanks to these contributors: Curtis Barman, John & May Bumpus, Jeremy Carlson, Charles Phillips, Bill Reeves and Mark Stiver 

 

• 7 Famous MASTERS Golf Tournament Recipes You Must Try: https://bit.ly/3sIRHLl

 

• Follow this link and set up an account to APPLY - https://tickets.masters.com/en_US/ticketsInfo

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It's Holy Week. Passion Week. The week that we celebrate the game changing moment of ALL time. We couldn't let the resurrection of Jesus go without a mention this week. Enjoy a quick bonus episode from us on Easter!

Mentioned on this episode:

• Steel Magnolias episode: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/re-visit-steel-magnolias
• "Sacred Seasons: A Family Guide to Center Your Year Around Jesus” - https://amzn.to/3PF6W5l
• Easter Now App - https://easternow.com/
• Resurrection Rolls recipe - https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/84289/resurrection-rolls/
• Hot Cross Rolls - https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7073/hot-cross-buns-i/
• Legend of the Dogwood - https://www.plantmegreen.com/blogs/news/easter-and-the-legend-of-the-dogwood-tree#:~:text=The%20legend%20holds%20that%20the,on%20which%20Jesus%20was%20crucified.

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Today we are remembering the late great, Minnie Pearl.

HOOOOOWWWWDDEE! We are just so proud to be here today with a special guest!

Born and raised a Tennessee farm girl, Mary Beth Pruett still lives on the farm started by her great-great grandfather. She loves horses and dogs, reading and good music! She doesn't remember a time that she did not want to be a writer. She has been writing her whole life, but ended up a librarian. Mary Beth also happens to be the great niece of Sara Ophelia Cannon, better known as Minnie Pearl. Mary Beth is a wealth of knowledge and history not just with her Great Aunt but also with the history of Centerville/Hickman County, Tennessee. 

Connect with Mary Beth's blog: http://sitaspellwithmary.blogspot.com/

Her book “Turn by the Red Calf” details adventures and misadventures on her ancestral Tennessee farm and musings from life and daily observations. Pruett has a wry and often humorous perspective on the pleasures and pitfalls of living in an old farmhouse with four lively dogs and trying to keep tabs on a farm approaching the two century mark. 

Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3x6CN8B

Learn more about Sarah Cannon and the Cancer Research Center: https://sarahcannon.com/

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Through this podcast, we have gathered at the table to learn, discuss and ponder, all sorts of southern culture topics but now it is time to gather to have an experience together! 

Pack your bag, jump on a plane, bus or just in your own car to come experience Tennessee with us!

You’re invited to Women in Whiskey: A Steel Magnolias Podcast event

May 30, 2024

Join us for an adult field trip filled with southern fun at the 

Jack Daniel's Distillery! 

Get ready to learn while sippin'. We will be taking a private tour of the distillery, enjoy a BBQ lunch on the beautiful hillside, and enjoy an early happy hour with cocktail provided by Jack Daniels as we listen in on a conversation with women who work in whiskey, led by US! 

Whether you're a whiskey connoisseur or just looking for a fun day trip, this event is perfect for anyone who enjoys a good drink and great company. Don't miss out on this unique experience to celebrate southern women in the world of whiskey.

Tickets are on sale NOW: https://bit.ly/womeninwhiskeyevent

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Georgia's Blue Ridge and the Copper Basin is a scenic area of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and forest. If you want a place to spend a day outdoors, ride your motorcycle, or maybe even go white water rafting join us at the table to hear more about this area where Tennessee and Georgia meet.

Mentioned on this episode:

• Apple Orchard - Mercier Orchards: https://mercier-orchards.com/
• Hard Cider “Legends” 
• Fried Pies at the restaurant
• Chow Chow
• Local honeys
• Various Wines from the region

• Muscadines Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000538327748 Or https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/muscadines

• Blue Ridge Mountains: https://www.blueridgemountains.com/

• Blue Ridge Mountain Art Center: https://www.blueridgearts.net/

• White water rafting: https://ocoeerafting.com/ or https://carolinaocoee.com/

• Trails: https://www.blueridgemountains.com/blog/5-hikes-under-5-miles-in-georgias-blue-ridge/ or https://www.fs.usda.gov/cherokee

• Travel by train with the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway: https://brscenic.com/

• McCaysville, GA: https://www.cityofmccaysvillega.gov/

• Copperhill, TN: https://www.tnvacation.com/east-tennessee/copperhill

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Today we are sharing a conversation with Stacy Lyn Harris. She is host of The Sporting Chef on Outdoor TV, an Alabama native and mother of 7!! Stacy Lyn married a hunter and quickly figured out that she needed to learn how to cook all the wild game that was coming into the house! Her and her family live a really unique life in Alabama where they truly live off the land. She combines her grandmother’s “from scratch, fresh from the garden” cooking approach and her modern sensibilities of needing “fast, approachable meals,” interweaving hospitality tips for entertaining and her personal stories of Southern living.

Find Stacy Lyn Harris and her upcoming cookbook Love Language of the South: A Celebration of the Food, Hospitality, and the Stories of My Southern Home available March 5, 2024

New book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/42XXcsd

Watch "The Sporting Chef” on Outdoor TV - https://sportingchef.com/watch-episodes-of-the-sporting-chef/

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It should come as no surprise that southern hospitality is near and dear to our hearts, but opening your door can sometimes present challenges. Today we are offering some lighthearted tips to make you as a host, SHINE.

Featured Product: WithCo

The Nashville-based WithCo Cocktails are known for their versatile, all-natural cocktail mixes. The brand’s philosophy is that it’s fresh––made with real botanicals and juices––and easy to use, with or without alcohol, leaving you more time to spend with company. https://www.withcococktails.com/

Other Episodes Mentioned:

• Setting up a guest rooms: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/guest-rooms-southern-restaurant-chains
• Outdoor Entertaining: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/outdoor-entertaining-and-southern-gardens

If you do decide to purchase some things for your gatherings, may we suggest: 

• Crockpot Liners - https://amzn.to/3uMC9MJ
• Crockpot Buffet - https://amzn.to/3uJJyME
• Mesh Food Covers (set of 6) - https://amzn.to/3uCT0l3
• Full list in our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/steelmagnoliaspodcast

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John Grisham is an expert storyteller, whose unforgettable characters fight for justice in a world that isn’t always fair.

As one of the top 10 wealthiest writers in the world, he is a southerner who also has a passion for seeking justice and freedom for innocent people that have been imprisoned.

“I seriously doubt I would ever have written the first story had I not been a lawyer. I never dreamed of being a writer. I wrote only after witnessing a trial.” — John Grisham

His latest book and sequel to “The Firm” is titled “The Exchange” and is available here: https://amzn.to/3ULUPql

Find out more about this incredible southern author: https://www.jgrisham.com

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Southern Live Oak trees are a true emblem of the American South. Some of the famous specimens have names like Treaty Oak, Emancipation Oak, or Council Oaks. That tells us that these old oak trees were landmarks where major decisions took place. Join us at the table to learn more about these majestic trees, and the ferns that sometimes make their home on their branches.

Find a southern live oak tree: https://www.monumentaltrees.com/en/map/world-liveoak/ 

Resurrection Ferns often grow right on a southern live oak trees. In dry weather, the fern can seem to be dead—that is, until the next rain, when they turn green and spring back to life.

Other episodes referenced:

• Thomasville, GA: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/thomasville-gawell-be-back
• Spanish Moss and Kudzu (we did put these in the same episode): https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/spanish-moss-and-kudzu

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Welcome! If you are new here, we are so glad you are here. We are kicking off our 6th year of doing this show and we’ve got lots to cover this year!

In today’s episode, we will discuss a recent trip that Laura Beth took to Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Plus, Mardi Gras is upon us. So, how do we southerners celebrate such an occasion?

Mentioned in the show:

• #1 Po Boy - Marathon Station - Gautier, MS- https://asap.com/restaurants/ms/gautier/fayards-marathon/14939
• Mardi Gras Episode (from a long time ago!) - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/wheel-of-fortune-part-1-mardi-gras
• Bacchus on Bayou (Mardi Gras pasta) - https://www.bacchusbayou.com/
• Walter Anderson Museum - https://www.walterandersonmuseum.org/
• Ocean Springs Mercantile - https://oceanspringsmercantile.com/

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It’s the season finale to season #5! We are talking about some of the highlights from this year and some of the wonderful things we’ve been doing in December. 

From the “Favorite Things” Party: 

• Drift.com - air fresheners that Lainie took to ‘favorite things’ party 
• "Count Your Sheep” Linen Spray from 1818Farms.com - air fresheners that Laura Beth took to ‘favorite things’ party 
• FOOD by Geoff Sobelle - http://www.geoffsobelle.com/food-show

Our Favorite Episodes of 2023:

• Loss of a Steel Magnolia - Remembering Katherine Koonce - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/a6423ec3a5b0e132d6062ef3cc87760e
• Jimmy Buffett - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/7fbb9f37f525da6baf51fa0094971c51
• College Towns of the South - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/a133391fdc386bed31b744f87584b67e
• Southern Revivals - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/08b05e041a6987e727c1506d773a28fd

Talk to y’all next season!

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Known as the “Winter Resort of the South” Thomasville, Georgia has been luring people to enjoy fishing hunting, socializing, golf horse racing biking since the late 1800’s. Join us at the table, as we discussed the beauty we found in the people, places and landscape of Thomasville, GA.

Visitor’s Info: https://thomasvillega.com/

Accommodations

• South Eden
• Myrtlewood Plantation
• Coutryard by Marriott

Restaurants

• Jonah’s 
• The Plaza
• SASS (Sweet and Savory Sisters)
• Sweetgrass

Shopping

• The Bookshelf (they have the podcast "From the Front Porch”)
• The Firefly
• Relish
• Imagination Emporium
• Kevin’s Fine Outdoor Gear

Attractions

• Pebble Hill Plantation 
• The Big Oak

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December is upon us, and it has become a tradition for us to give you a list of gift-giving ideas from Southern makers and companies. So, join us at the table to hear a few of our favorite southern finds from this year.

Previous Gift Episodes Referenced:

• 2021 - Southern Lifestyle Gifts - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/southern-lifestyle-gifts
• 2020 - 10 Southern Gifts - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/10-southern-gifts
• 2019 - Southern Gifts - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/southern-gift-ideas

New Amazon Storefront

(we do receive commission from purchases made through this link - but we suspect you think that’s awesome): https://www.amazon.com/shop/steelmagnoliaspodcast

Gift Ideas Mentioned:

• Heirloomed (Atlanta, GA): The Table Wrap - https://heirloomedcollection.com/products/the-table-wrap?_pos=1&_sid=8586aec81&_ss=r&variant=39736711643274
• The Joggle Factory (Edisto Island, SC): The Joggleboard - https://thejogglefactory.com/products/6-joggling-board 
• Anne Neilson Home (Charlotte, NC): Angel acrylic tray - https://anneneilsonhome.com/collections/acrylic-tray/products/acrylic-tray 
• Hearts Good Farms (Cave Springs, AR): Heirloom Seed Kit - https://heartsgoodfarms.com/
• Sunshine Tienda (New Braunfels, TX): Colorful clothing - https://www.sunshinetienda.com/collections/dresses 
• Mr. Bird (New Braunfels, TX): Birdseed Wreath - https://amzn.to/3MUIdbG
• Homemade Gift Idea from Kids for Teachers and Grandparents- https://fountainavenuekitchen.com/birdseed-ornaments/
• Simply Jessica Marie (Knoxville, TN): Watercolors of Cities - https://simplyjessicamarie.com/city-collection 
• She Reads Truth (Nashville, TN): Subscription Box - https://www.shopshereadstruth.com/pages/subscription-box
• John Costin Studio (Tampa, FL): Bird lithographics and great art - https://www.costingraphics.com
• Pare Candle (Franklin, TN): Soy Candles with amazing scents - https://www.parecandle.com/
• Pomegranate (Lexington, KY): Equestrian Table Linens - https://pomegranateinc.com/collections/equestrian 
• Lodge (South Pittsburgh, TN): Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven - https://www.lodgecastiron.com/enameled-cast-iron
• Scriptura (New Orleans, LA): Most beautiful customized stationary - https://scriptura.com  
• Central BBQ (Memphis, TN): BBQ Rubs and Sauces - https://eatcbq.com/collections/food/products/choose-three-signature-spices
• Myron Mixon (Georgia) BBQ Rubs and Sauces - https://amzn.to/46zApmV
• Grit & Grace (Charleston, SC): The World is your Oyster - https://www.gritandgracestudio.com/shop/everything-oyster 
• Pink House Design (Houston, TX): Scalloped edge linens - https://thepinkhousedesign.com/collections/scallop-trim
• Vana Chupp (Richmond, VA) Silhouette jewelry and ornaments - https://vanachuppstudio.com/collections/best-sellers

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For those of us who buy a live Christmas tree, it is almost time to make the trip to our local nursery to pick out this year‘s living room addition. But where did those trees come from? Join us at the table as we discuss The Christmas Tree Farms of western North Carolina.

Frasier fir trees from North Carolina are shipped to every state in the United States, the Caribbean islands, Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, and Japan. 

20% of all Christmas trees in the US come from North Carolina! 

Mentioned in this Episode: 

• The Biltmore Estate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000514060615
• “Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect” (Children’s Book): https://amzn.to/3R1OtRC

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“One of the South’s Prettiest Towns"

“One of the 50 Best Places to Travel” 

“A Magical Christmas Town”

The past few years, Franklin, TN has been making more and more headlines from Travel + Leisure to the Wall Street Journal, but to us, it’s just home....a place we’ve always bragged on and now we’re ready to share our intimate thoughts with you, join us at the table as we discuss our hometown of Franklin.

Just 17 miles south of Nashville sits our little town of Franklin. Well, it's not so little anymore, in the last 20 years the population has doubled.. and we are approaching 100,000 quickly.

In this episode, we will share many of our favorite things to do here, and many of them are not in a guidebook! This is a longer episode than normal, but hang all the way until the end for our PRO TIPS!

Mentions from this episode:

Historic Tours

• Carnton Plantation - https://boft.org/carnton
• Carter House - https://boft.org/carter-house

Shopping

• Franklin Antique Mall - https://thefranklinantiquemall.com/
• Scarlett Scales - https://westmainbyscarlettscales.com/
• Hester & Cook - https://hesterandcook.com/
• Savory Spice - https://www.savoryspiceshop.com/
• White’s Mercantile - https://whitesmercantile.com/
• The Green Room - https://www.thegreenroomfranklin.com/
• Citizen - https://citizen615.com/
• Philanthropy - https://www.philanthropyfashion.com/
• Landmark Books - https://www.landmarkbooksellers.com/
• Fork of the South - https://www.forkofthesouth.com/
• The Registry - https://www.theregistryfranklin.com/
• Sanctuary South - https://sanctuarysouthtn.com/
• Riverside - https://riversidefranklin.com/

Restaurants & Bars

• Puckett’s - https://puckettsgro.com/franklin/
• Red Pony - https://www.redponyrestaurant.com/
• Cork & Cow - https://www.corkandcow.com/
• Perry’s - https://perryssteakhouse.com/
• Gray’s - https://graysonmain.com/
• Amendment 18 - https://a18club.com/
• Hattie B’s - https://factoryatfranklin.com/tenants/hattie-bs/
• Mojo Taco’s - https://mojostacos.com/

Coffee

• Onyx & Alabaster - https://onyxandalabaster.com/
• The Coffeehouse on Bridge St.- https://www.thecoffeehousefranklinshop.com/

Where to Stay

• We have great Airbnbs- https://visitfranklin.com/where-to-stay/ 
• The Harpeth Hotel - https://harpethhotel.com/
• The Drury Inn - https://www.druryhotels.com/

Sports Bars

• Jonathan’s Grille - https://www.jonathansgrille.com/
• Neighbors - https://neighborsnashville.com/franklin-location/

Live Music

• Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor - https://www.legendarykimbros.com/
• Fox & Locke - https://www.foxandlocke.com/

Leiper’s Fork 

• David Arms Gallery - https://davidarms.com/
• Leiper’s Creek Gallery - https://leiperscreekgallery.com/
• Patina Home - https://patinahomeandgardenshop.com/
• Hank’s Coffee - https://www.instagram.com/hankscoffeestation/

Activities

• Arrington Vineyards - https://arringtonvineyards.com/
• The Art Crawl - https://www.artscouncilwc.org/art-crawl
• The Franklin Theatre - https://www.franklintheatre.com/
• Studio Tenn - https://www.studiotenn.org/
• First Bank Amphitheatre - https://www.firstbankamphitheater.com/
• Harlinsdale Farm - https://www.franklintn.gov/government/departments-k-z/parks/park-locations/the-park-at-harlinsdale-farm
• Natchez Trace - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/the-natchez-trace

Pro Tips

• Sal’s Pizza - https://mysals.com/
• Ernie Greer - https://www.facebook.com/greerstncountryhams/
• Spiritual Heritage Tour - https://franklinprayerhouse.com/prayer-walk/
• Franklin Prayer House - https://franklinprayerhouse.com/
• Dave Ramsey - https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/visit
• Zula & Mac - https://zulaandmachome.com/
• Burger Dandy - https://www.burgerdandy.com/
• Pueblo Real & Paletas - https://www.titosmexicanrestaurant.com/
• Bishop’s - https://bishopsmeat3.com/

Visitor’s Center - AMAZING Resources - https://visitfranklin.com/

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Kathryn Greeley is a collector, gardener, entertainer, and designer. Kathryn lives in western North Carolina in a lovely home called Chestnut Cottage. This cottage and its grounds are filled with many of her favorite things. 

The gardens outside the cottage are equally impressive. Kathryn’s great affection for cottage style gardens was inspired by her many visits to England, Scotland, and Ireland. Her cozy and informal gardens fill her home with flowers from spring through fall – starting with over 2,600 daffodils and tulips followed by peonies, foxgloves, lupines, forget-me-nots, grape hyacinths and then lilacs, scented roses, delphiniums, sweet peas and of course hollyhocks to mention a few. 

We’ve brought Kathryn on today to discuss planning a year-round garden.

Find her new book here:

The Collected Cottage - Gardening, Gathering and Collecting at Chestnut Cottage

Resources Kathryn mentioned:

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