A revitalized Chattanooga hotel, set inside a restored train station

Formerly a bustling turn-of-the-century train terminal, the Chattanooga Choo Choo has delighted visitors with its Beaux Arts–style grand entrance and unique railroad-themed accommodations since opening as a hotel in 1973. But after 50 years, it was time for a $19 million makeover: Enter the reimagined Hotel Chalet at the Choo Choo.

Southall Farm & Inn offers an idyllic escape that emphasizes sustainability

Spanning 325 bucolic acres, the luxury retreat is powered by a sustainable working farm in Franklin, Tennessee. Perched on the hillsides among the trees are 16 cozy cottages with porches overlooking the lake and 62-room main inn.

One City, Three Ways: Memphis, Tennessee

Years of revitalization efforts have driven a cultural rebirth visitors will enjoy whether they’re visiting Memphis for the barbecue, the blues, or the King of Rock and Roll.

12 top restaurateurs share great Southern bites and sites

Forget Yelp reviews, travel guides, or tracking down that random colleague’s Instagram post. We have your notes right here—on where to go and what to order when traveling—from some of the South’s most acclaimed chefs, unlocking the secrets of their hometowns.

Dolly Parton has big plans for her hometown destination

Dolly Parton is tired. But you only know it because she admits it if you ask. Her smile is the shape of a crescent, and her eyes never leave yours when she speaks. “It’ll...

A hearty, vegan dish that showcases the best of fall flavors

Fresh produce plays a starring role in this hearth-roasted cabbage entree, served with agrodulce and squash puree.

Out of Africa: Nashville, Tennessee’s Downtown Presbyterian Church

In Nashville, country music is religion, and while famed concert halls like the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry may draw more disciples than this historic house of worship, the city’s Downtown Presbyterian Church—just a two-minute walk from the Ryman—is an icon in its own right.

Always in Season: A closer look at the Lodge Cast Iron skillet

Discover the origins of this Southern kitchen essential

Beyond Broadway: A honky-tonk-free guide to Nashville

Break free of the city’s rowdiest thoroughfare and get to know greater Nashville, in every sense of the word.

Lucky Duck: The Peabody Hotel Duckmaster gives us a bird’s eye view of Memphis

The Peabody Hotel truly keeps its ducks in a row. Each morning at 11, its five resident North American mallards depart their “Royal Duck Palace” on the hotel’s rooftop and waddle to the elevator, riding it down a dozen floors until the doors open to reveal a red carpet lined with guests.

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