Kellie Walton

5 days ago | modernsouth.co | Kellie Walton

Featured image: Kellie WaltonA Lowcountry Boil has long been a staple along the Southern coast, especially around South Carolina and Georgia. This beloved dish (though it may be better described as a whole event) brings together fresh shrimp, hearty vegetables, and smoky sausage in a big pot of seasoned broth often dumped out and enjoyed with fellowship and a few drinks.

1 week ago | modernsouth.co | Kellie Walton

Summer is full of bold, fresh flavors—but don’t limit them to dips and desserts. Put it in a glass! While sweet drinks tend to get all the love this time of year, there’s a growing trend toward something a little more unexpected: savory cocktails. It’s no longer just dirty martinis and bloody mary riffs, things like pickles, peppers, and tomatoes are popping up in cocktails everywhere. This Tomato Margarita leans into the savory trend in the best way.

2 weeks ago | modernsouth.co | Kellie Walton

Featured image: Blueway at Billy Dunlop Park by Jon DuncanWhen the weather’s just right (and let’s be honest, in Tennessee, that’s most of the time…if you can stand the humidity), Clarksville calls. Whether you’re the type to lace up your hiking boots, paddle your way downstream, or wander along a waterway paired with a good podcast, this city has something to get your heart rate up and your nature-loving soul happy.

2 weeks ago | southernexposuremagazine.com | Kellie Walton

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Clarksville, TennesseeThere’s something so special about small towns. On the surface, you may see an old interstate exit sign pointing to nothing but gas stations and wide open spaces—but taking that detour will reveal so much more. A slower pace. Businesses that care. Quirky corners. Next time you’re cruising down I-24, don’t miss your chance to reroute to Clarksville.

2 weeks ago | modernsouth.co | Kellie Walton

Featured image: Experience Fayetteville / Raul RubieraJuneteenth, observed annually on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a day of remembrance and reflection, but also one of joy, resilience, and celebration of African American culture and contributions. Across the South, communities mark the occasion with music, food, art, and history.