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Trevor Stockton has always known that he wanted to cook for a living. Trevor, the executive chef at the RT Lodge in Maryville, Tennessee, had a spell where he thought he might get a degree in business administration, but then he rediscovered hi
If you drive down Heathrow Drive in Florence, Alabama, you’ll eventually arrive at Shoals Christian School, my high school alma mater. Out front there’s a flagpole encircled by twenty-six stone pavers that are the color of sand. Each one is eng
Annie F. Downs was a college student at the University of Georgia when she met Scotland for the first time. She boarded the plane for a mission trip with the Wesley Foundation, and when she got off the plane, she was home. That was in 2000. Eig
We were so excited to send our Publisher, Sarah Cait Sawyer, to Dallas to meet Lecrae’s mother, Momma Ormie. She returned from her trip to tell us all about the amazing woman she was blessed to meet. Momma Ormie speaks candidly about being a si
“Good is the enemy of smart creatives.""We try to create a culture that's optimizing for speed, failing fast, and growing at a rate that is outpacing the rest of the company.”These are statements from Barrett Stirling, the founding of Krewe,
Farmer, banker, business owner, and restaurateur Jack Paulin "Paul" Kennedy changed so many lives through his work and passion. Listen as award winning chef, David Bancroft explains how his grandfather inspires his work & life even today. Wor
“It was one of those life-changing moments when you realize something very precious is about to be lost, and has to be saved.” Listen to the incredible story of Columbia Tennessee’s W7thCo Gallery, and how one days window shopping turning into
Dave Barnes is by no means a one trick pony. At the age of 40, he continues redefining what’s included in the price of admission. We took time with Dave to explore how he developed a career as a Nashville singer-songwriter into a combination mu
Down a side road off Main Street in Sealy, Texas, population 6,500, just across the railroad tracks, sits an unassuming white clapboard building. At first glance, you might think it was an old church, which would be okay because the revival goi
Yelp not, lest ye be Yelped!Are websites like Yelp & shows like American Idol creating an overly judgmental generation. Dr. Jeffrey Heine talks about the danger of living a life as a 1-Star reviewer. Words by Dr. Jeffrey HeineRead by Matt
On the outskirts of the unincorporated community of Seale, between Alabama and Georgia, a world-renowned artist lives on his granddaddy’s farm with his mother and an old friend. His name is Butch Anthony, and his unique craft has been centered
The simple yet extraordinary story about how a piece of glass found its way from the coast of Spain all the way to a table top in Nashville, TN.Words by Emily McMackinRead by Nancy PetersonCover Photo by Stephanie DavisOriginal Music by Ky
Can gathering around the table and sharing a meal really change the lives of at risk teens? Find out as we sit down with the Teen Dream Center in Nashville, TN.Words by Leah GwinRead by Nancy PetersonCover Photo by Abigail BoboOriginal Mus
Caleb Chancey, Good Grit Magazine's Creative Director & father of 5, takes on the popular myth that, "Once you have kids, your traveling days are over!" Listen as he shares the tips & tricks of traveling with a family while explore the city of
Inside one of the largest heroine-dealing neighborhoods in the country, there are children who need to be help. Meet pioneer Benjamin Wills' and take a walk around his neighborhood. Words by Ben SciaccaRead by Matt GodfreyCover Photo by Jo
Annie F. Down explores the nostalgia and truth behind her favorite holiday, in her favorite place, in her favorite season. Words by Annie F. DownsRead by Annie F. DownsCover Photo by Wes FrazerOriginal Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adk
Learn how Victor Lytvinenko & Sarah Yarborough are bring back American manufacturing to their home state of North Carolina, and looking damn fine while doing it.Words by Kate PattonRead by Matt GodfreyOriginal Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wil
What does home really mean? Is it the house where you spent your childhood? Is it the place you lay your head at night? Annie F. Downs shares what it means to her and how this realization has changed how she sees herself.Words by Annie F. Dow
Why would anyone surrender their technology for a week of unplugged "group therapy"? Find out why as Laura Quick, CEO of Good Grit, takes us on a journey of discovering weakness and seeing God's strength.Words by Laura QuickRead by Laura Qui
Discover the record label Single Lock Records, located directly in the heart of the Shoals. These sleepy North Alabama towns were once the hit-producing capital of the world before everything moved further north to Nashville. However, Single Lo
James Beard Award Winning Chef Nina Compton recounts her story of coming to New Orleans from St. Lucia, how creole culture has affected her cooking style, and how foods we think are so different are actually more similar. Words by Will Farley
The fast-growing movie industry in the South has created an additional industry—costume design. Find out how four friends broke into the industry and created names for themselves.Words by Madison GriggsRead by Matt GodfreyOriginal Music by
No one imagines elephants in Tennessee, but for a certain sanctuary in the lower-middle portion of the state, elephants aren’t imaginary. Discover the story of The Elephant Sanctuary of Hohenwald, Tennessee and how Carol Buckley and Scott Blais
Founded by Chattanooga chef Erik Niel and his wife Amanda, the Scenic City Supper Club hosts four pop-up dinner each year to promote camaraderie amongst local chefs while also giving them a platform to share the food they love to make. Words
Thanksgiving Special: Discover the story of Pardis Stitt, wife of James Beard Award winning restaurateur Frank Stitt, of Birmingham, Alabama. From sustainable food practices to owning a restaurant, Pardis has been through it all.Words by Shan
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