culture

This Land
Cultivating Creativity at a Poet’s Sanctuary
The late Anne Spencer crafted a Virginia home and garden that nurtured other artists—and still does

Recipe
Ted Lasso Is Actually Southern, Right?
Plus, a new book shares a recipe for that other kind of biscuit he bakes for his British boss

Arts & Culture
How Soccer Is Gaining a Southern Foothold
From Messi in Miami to U.S. Soccer in Atlanta, the beautiful game is growing in the South

Arts & Culture
The Story Behind Charlotte’s Great Wall of Pumpkins
The historic Elizabeth neighborhood has a jack-o’-lantern tradition like no other

Arts & Culture
Why There’s No Fair Like the State Fair of Texas
As a native Midwesterner, state fairs are in my blood, but I’ve found Texas’s early fall celebration is truly best in show

Arts & Culture
The Junior League of Charleston Marks a Century of Serving—and Preserving—Its Home City
In guidebooks and in cookbooks, the organization has kept one eye on the past and another on the needs of the present

Arts & Culture
Danielle Parton, Dolly’s Niece, Pilots Her Own Course
The decorated veteran brings family tradition and her aunt’s hustler mentality to the skies and the still

Arts & Culture
Six Retro Cartoon Characters Who Were (Probably) Definitely Southern
Remember Wally Gator, Foghorn Leghorn, and these other stars of Saturday morning?

Music
My Wild Ride with Jimmy Buffett
How a chance career opportunity turned into an enduring friendship that ended too soon

Southern Conundrum
Southern Conundrum: Football Ticket Faux Pas
Is it okay to give season tickets to opposing fans for a game?

Arts & Culture
Southern Streaming: More Murdaugh and a Great Smoky Hallmark Romance
Love (and wrasslin’) rules in September’s standout series, movies, and podcasts with Southern ties

Dispatches
Helen Ellis Bums a Ride
On hitchhiking, Southern manners, and taking the subway

Arts & Culture
Step into the World of the Carolina Shag
For almost a century, one dance has captured the spirit of the coast and beyond. Follow along with three generations of the Free family as they pivot, belly roll, and boogie walk to keep the tradition alive

Country Accent
Vivian Howard’s Lessons in Rural Manners
Finger waving, grocery greetings, and other essentials

Arts & Culture
How a Red Spruce from North Carolina Became a Real-Life Giving Tree
After bringing joy at the holidays, “Ruby” will go on to share the gift of music with future generations

Arts & Culture
First Look: The International African American Museum
Get a sneak peek inside Charleston’s stunning new destination, set to open June 27 after years of planning

Arts & Culture
How a Texas Conductor Brings American Music to European Audiences
“We’re not just a sweet little Mozart chamber orchestra”

traditions
A Tribute to a Football-Loving Father
A new dad reflects on family, traditions, and the things we carry with us

Travel
Dallas Rediscovered: A Curated Weekend Guide to the City
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Arts & Culture
Oui Oui Y’all, These Charming French Friends Launched a Social Media Sensation from the South
Southerners and Parisians alike understand: “We’re not doing it on purpose, that’s just the way we talk”