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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-farmsMuscle 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--QHuge 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.comDallas Museum of Art (The Crown Jewel): https://dma.orgThe City Pass: https://www.citypass.com/dallasThe George W. Bush Presidential Center: https://www.bushcenter.orgPresidential Libraries in the South: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/presidential-libraries-of-the-southNasher Sculpture Center: https://www.nashersculpturecenter.orgHaas Brothers (sculptors): http://www.thehaasbrothers.com/Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza: https://www.jfk.orgPerot Museum of Nature of Science: https://www.perotmuseum.orgReunion Tower Geo Deck: https://reuniontower.comDallas 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/dFwmzPole 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-funeralsHonor 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.comGullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island - Emily Meggett- https://amzn.to/3Uy1fHUListen 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-scIf 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-magnoliasLasoynes 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/scheduleVisit 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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  • 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/visitbatonrougeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitBatonRouge/X: https://twitter.com/visitbatonrouge

    Mentioned on this episode:

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

    Previous Episodes mentioned:

    Cajun Creole: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/cajun-vs-creoleGumbo: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/gumboThe 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/3sIRHLlFollow 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/3PF6W5lEaster 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 restaurantChow ChowLocal honeysVarious Wines from the regionMuscadines Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000538327748 Or https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/muscadinesBlue 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/cherokeeTravel 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.

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    Other Episodes Mentioned:

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

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    Crockpot Liners - https://amzn.to/3uMC9MJCrockpot Buffet - https://amzn.to/3uJJyMEMesh Food Covers (set of 6) - https://amzn.to/3uCT0l3Full 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-backSpanish 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/14939Mardi Gras Episode (from a long time ago!) - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/wheel-of-fortune-part-1-mardi-grasBacchus 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/a6423ec3a5b0e132d6062ef3cc87760eJimmy Buffett - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/7fbb9f37f525da6baf51fa0094971c51College Towns of the South - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/a133391fdc386bed31b744f87584b67eSouthern Revivals - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/08b05e041a6987e727c1506d773a28fd

    Talk to y’all next season!



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