Espionage, Ironclads, and the Quiet War That Decided a Nation History has a funny way of spotlighting the generals and forgetting the shadows behind them. But if you want to …
Southern Reads: The Lion and the Fox Read More
Welcome to the very first stop on my ‘Cue the South BBQ Tour—where I travel across the South in search of the best barbecue joints, one plate at a time. …
‘Cue the South: Lancaster’s BBQ- Huntersville, NC Read More
She wasn’t born with wings, but she found a way to fly anyway—blazing a path across the heavens and into the annals of legend. Amelia Earhart was more than a …
Vanishing Point: The Legend and Legacy of Amelia Earhart Read More
If you’ve ever enjoyed an episode of the podcast, found a bourbon you loved because of a Swift Sips review, or lost yourself in one of our deep-dive articles, this …
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“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” — General Order No. 3, June 19, …
Juneteenth: What It Is And Why It Matters Read More
There’s something sacred about standing in a stream at sunrise—mist rising, water pushing past your legs, and not another soul in sight. No phone buzzing. No emails piling up. Just …
Wade In: How Fly Fishing Became a Lifestyle, Not Just a Hobby Read More
In 1977, Smokey and the Bandit lit up Southern highways and movie screens like a lit Marlboro at a truck stop. It was fast, funny, full of grit and charm, …
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3: When the Wheels Came Off Read More
Since launching The Southern Blueprint, my goal has always been the same: to tell stories that matter, explore Southern culture and history in new ways, and build something meaningful—something that …
Introducing the Hidden Pine Lodge: A New Chapter of the Southern Blueprint Read More
More Than Just Two Minutes The roses are red, the bourbon flows, and the stakes are higher than a thoroughbred’s pulse at the gate. There’s a sound that rolls across …
Kentucky Derby 2025: The Complete Guide to This Year’s Race, Legends, Scandals, and Betting Read More
The Kentucky Derby isn’t just a horse race—it’s a rite of passage. A bourbon-drenched party and the South’s most sacred spectacle—a place where tradition, fashion, gambling, and storytelling collide in …
More Than a Race: The Ritual, Revelry, and Rich Traditions of the Kentucky Derby Read More