Memphis or Nashville? How To Plan Your Tennessee Vacation

The eternal question for those planning a trip to Tennessee: Memphis or Nashville? Which one to visit? Both cities are jewels in the Volunteer State’s crown, brimming with fun things to do, places to go, and people to meet, but if you only have time for one, it can be…

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2016 in Review: the Good, the Bad, and the Terrible Jokes

Whew! What a year. 2016 was rough in terms of the global political climate (hello Brexit, Trump presidency, ISIS, and Aleppo) and celebrity deaths (RIP Harambe and literally every single one of my childhood heroes), but on a personal level, it was actually pretty okay. Well not just okay; it…

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The National Civil Rights Museum: a Must See for White America

The National Civil Rights Museum is a must visit when in Memphis, Tennessee. I would even suggest making a special trip to the city to check it out. My mom lived in Memphis when MLK was murdered. She was in Jr. High and still tears up when she talks about…

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