A Georgia boy by birth, football legend Shannon Sharpe came from humble beginnings. But his hard work and determination eventually afforded him a spot on his college team and then led him to the NFL. Recently, after being inducted into…
Big personalities and a strong professional drive must run deep in Zarem genes. Most Savannahians know a thing or two about PR guru Bobby Zarem, but few may be as familiar with his brother, Dr. Harvey Zarem, although he stacks…
The Emergency Room department at Memorial University Hospital is a particularly exceptional one. It has all the accouterments of a typical city ER: beds, medical machines and a bustling staff—all of which are state-of-the-art. But there’s much more than the…
When you stroll the streets of downtown Savannah during the day, the towering presence of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist looms over the city. What’s often overlooked is the quiet structure that sits in its shadow. With its…
He steps off the elevator outside the Intensive Care Unit. The date is December 23, 2010, just two days before Christmas. He’s going into a situation he knows will be tough. As with most calls, he knows why he’s going…
Savannah Restaurants Take the Fat Out of Southern Favorites The most famous of Savannah’s Southern eateries, Ms. Paula Deen’s The Lady and Sons, is known for its fried chicken, hoecakes and a penchant for butter. But for those seeking healthier…
Savannah is continuously voted among the top cities in America for throwing a wedding. In honor of our fair Southern city, we conducted hours of painstaking research to give Southern (and even Northern) brides-to-be the best tips to throwing the…
The Lowcountry is replete with creative energy. There is something about the geography and built environments that seduces great artists to the region and inspires many to become artists. Here is our 2015 list of regional artists to watch. Not…
“People up on the east side, people on the gravel road, people of many colors, whose stories will never be told. Too late came too early for me to face myself, I am a troubled man.” The rock-and-roll legend trades…
Who is this charming, warm, funny man, and what have you done with Pat Conroy? From the outside looking into Pat Conroy’s world through his books, I expected to meet with a wintry, curmudgeonly figure, gnarled and twisted by the…
Whether you call Florida Georgia Line’s unique blend of hip hop beats, country twang and good-time vibe a revelation in the industry or merely the best of “bro country,” Tyler Hubbard – the Georgia half of the explosively popular country…
When Kayne Lanahan envisioned the Savannah Stopover Music Festival five years ago, she never imagined she would revolutionize Savannah’s indie music scene. No longer a stop-along-the-way to bigger and better fests, Stopover has become one of the Southeast’s premier music…
From an outdoor oyster roast to a black tie affair, find a style for any and every Southern soiree.
Being a performing arts major is no longer reserved for the college-age student. Taking a lesson from SCAD, two local primary education institutions are learning that by encouraging their students to take an early leap into an arts education, they…
George Harrison and Chet Atkins chose Gretsch guitars. Jack White continues to play them. Charlie Watts, Steve Ferrone and Vinnie Colaiuta, all drummers dedicated to the brand. But even with names like that behind the business, the history of how…
At a young age, Alston Macgill left Savannah and headed to the Big Apple, trading the comforts of home for a rigorous six-day-a-week training schedule. Enduring physical injury and tough teachers, she says it’s the beauty of ballet that drives…
Publishing maven Janice Shay negotiates contracts, art directs and does her fair share of ghost writing. In recent years, Her many talents have afforded her a few national awards, if you consider 33 a few. Spend a lunch hour with…
Savannah is known for hosting a good party or two (St. Patrick’s day, anyone?), But if you need help planning your own private bash, we’ve rounded up a great list of unique, historic restaurants with private spaces. This list is…
No one really knows when it’s going to happen, but the idea of armageddon is as old as time, meaning there must be something significant to the maddening scheme. Photography by An Le
In the dark of the Cowboy Cabin, Larry Butler—faced with my city-boy ineptness—strikes a long match. The owner of Seventy-four Ranch, a working cattle ranch operated by real cowboys in Jasper, Georgia, ignites the Coleman lamp hanging from the rafters.…
Living in the South has its luxuries: a slow-paced lifestyle, good ol’ Southern food, and its fair share of killer cocktails! However, there are some Southerners with willpower of steel that are able to resist temptation. These women and men…
As part of South's April/May issue, we proudly shared the stories of several military heroes who were on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, SouthTV presents interview footage from two of these brave heroes.
Just what is it that most defines a person? Is it the job they do, or how they walk? Is it their relationship to family, or the totality of their accomplishments? Is it what they leave behind? Or is it…
Libbie Summers & Leisa Cole The South is a great expanse of fecund land, and its culture is rich with raw contrasts that pit a Southerner’s sensibilities and refinement against his thirst for adventure. Southern fashion is shaped by…
