The G&G Interview
Jared Padalecki Reinvents a Lone Star State Icon
The San Antonio native on kindness, “Texas values,” and what it means to play the titular role in a new Walker, Texas Ranger reboot
Arts & Culture
Yellowstone’s Josh Lucas Rules the Ranch
From the Carolina coast to Yellowstone’s Dutton ranch, the actor charms the camera
Good Dog
Corgi Chaos: A Race for Glory at the Steeplechase of Charleston
Who will be crowned the fastest corgi in the Lowcountry?
Editor's Letter
From the Editor: Good Reads
A few thoughts on great Southern reads—and announcing our upcoming book club
Books
A Bird-Watcher’s Epiphanies in the Blind
For a passionate birder, duck hunting triggers an unexpected lesson
Made in the South
Eight Southern Companies That Stand Out in Sustainability
From home goods to apparel to beauty products, these Southern brands are doing well while doing good
End of the Line
Roy Blount Jr. Mans His Compost
Behind every good gardener is a homemade dirt heap
Arts & Culture
Celebrating An Eccentric Artist and His Bourbon-Loving Goat in Lexington, Kentucky
See recent auction-winning Henry Faulkner paintings, including a portrait of his beloved goat companion, Alice
Arts & Culture
The Artist and the Child
The Paper Dolls of Zelda Fitzgerald is an extraordinary look into the art and vision of the famous Southern Belle
Ask G&G
Ask G&G: Why Pythons Aren’t Good Pets, Bamboo Is Never the Answer, and You Shouldn’t “Break” a Colt
Snake buds, bamboo barriers, and horse whispering
Arts & Culture
A Truly Southern Thanksgiving Centerpiece
To floral designer Shean Strong, mustard greens aren’t just for eating
Arts & Culture
Tennessee’s Chairmaster
Take a load off on a handmade Curtis Buchanan original
Arts & Culture
A Tip of the Cap to a Top Hatter
Nathaniel’s Custom Hats are made by hand—and made to last
Arts & Culture
A Groundbreaking Basketball Team Gets Its Due
A chat with Southern author and sports historian Andrew Maraniss about his latest book, Inaugural Ballers
Arts & Culture
Bringing Home Thornton Dial
I, Too, Am Alabama, the first-ever retrospective of Dial’s work in the state, honors the artist’s homeplace, creativity, and community
This Land
History on Horseback at the Black Cowboy Festival
Black cowboys—some of the original wranglers—get their due at a stereotype-busting South Carolina festival
Country Accent
Shopping for a Hobby
Vivian Howard is on the hunt for exciting, adventurous pastimes (Windex optional)
Style
Rare Pairs of Footwear from Miami
Miami’s Alepel collaborates with artists to create truly singular shoes
Arts & Culture
Meet the Virginia Jeweler Who Mines His Own Gemstones
Stuart Mercer isn’t just a rock star. He’s more like the whole rock band
Arts & Culture
A Birmingham Boutique for Southern Makers
Local and regional artisans shine at Still Johnson
Arts & Culture
Saving Cajun Music
The documentary Roots of Fire
follows a new generation of Louisiana musicians dedicated to preserving language and culture
