Category Archives: Tennessee

Two Music Notes

Click here for info on a casting call for My Morning Jacket’s upcoming taping of VH1′s Storytellers plus a note about the new Bonnaroo lineup. Everyone’s excited about the 10th Anniversary of this Tennessee tradition . . . except maybe … Continue reading

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Who’s Buying Newsweek? Jon Meacham?

Tonight is the debut of Need to Know, Jon Meacham’s new show on PBS. Talk about bad timing. Two days ago, the Washington Post Company announced it was exploring the possibility of selling Newsweek, which Meacham has helmed since 2006. … Continue reading

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An Interview with Madame Fortuna

I’ve been a fan of Allison Nowlin Ward’s jewelry for awhile now, so when she agreed to answer a few questions for this blog, I was thrilled. Read on to find out where the Memphis, Tennessee native, who designs under … Continue reading

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Billykirk on Design: You’re with me, Leather.

One–well, two–of my favorite designers, the brothers behind Billykirk, have produced a special edition set of his and hers traveler bags for the latest Garden & Gun Club auction, up for grabs until Wednesday. If you’re not familiar with Billykirk, … Continue reading

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And Speaking of Southerners on TV . . .

We’ll be DVRing two more capital-B big name southerners very soon. Durham, NC–raised Andre Leon Talley has signed on for three seasons of America’s Next Top Model.  (Vogue readers will have read about ALT’s frequent trips to his hometown–and more … Continue reading

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