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John Grisham is an expert storyteller, whose unforgettable characters fight for justice in a world that isn’t always fair. As one of the top 10 wealthiest writers in the world, he is a southerner who also has a passion for seeking justice and freedom for innocent people that have been imprisoned. “I seriously doubt I would ever have written the first story had I not been a lawyer. I never dreamed of being a writer. I wrote only after witnessing a trial.” — John Grisham His latest book and sequel to “The Firm” is titled “The Exchange” and is available here: https://amzn.to/3ULUPql Find out more about this incredible southern author: https://www.jgrisham.com Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time. Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast.  Share link: https://pod.link/1442852139 (make sure they know how to get to a podcast first!) And we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Southern Live Oak trees are a true emblem of the American South. Some of the famous specimens have names like Treaty Oak, Emancipation Oak, or Council Oaks. That tells us that these old oak trees were landmarks where major decisions took place. Join us at the table to learn more about these majestic trees, and the ferns that sometimes make their home on their branches. Find a southern live oak tree: https://www.monumentaltrees.com/en/map/world-liveoak/  Resurrection Ferns often grow right on a southern live oak trees. In dry weather, the fern can seem to be dead—that is, until the next rain, when they turn green and spring back to life. Other episodes referenced: Thomasville, GA: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/thomasville-gawell-be-backSpanish Moss and Kudzu (we did put these in the same episode): https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/spanish-moss-and-kudzu Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time. Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast.  Share link: https://pod.link/1442852139 (make sure they know how to get to a podcast first!) And we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome! If you are new here, we are so glad you are here. We are kicking off our 6th year of doing this show and we’ve got lots to cover this year! In today’s episode, we will discuss a recent trip that Laura Beth took to Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Plus, Mardi Gras is upon us. So, how do we southerners celebrate such an occasion? Mentioned in the show: #1 Po Boy - Marathon Station - Gautier, MS- https://asap.com/restaurants/ms/gautier/fayards-marathon/14939Mardi Gras Episode (from a long time ago!) - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/wheel-of-fortune-part-1-mardi-grasBacchus on Bayou (Mardi Gras pasta) - https://www.bacchusbayou.com/Walter Anderson Museum - https://www.walterandersonmuseum.org/Ocean Springs Mercantile - https://oceanspringsmercantile.com/ Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time. Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast.  Share link: https://pod.link/1442852139 (make sure they know how to get to a podcast first!) And we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It’s the season finale to season #5! We are talking about some of the highlights from this year and some of the wonderful things we’ve been doing in December.  From the “Favorite Things” Party:  Drift.com - air fresheners that Lainie took to ‘favorite things’ party "Count Your Sheep” Linen Spray from 1818Farms.com - air fresheners that Laura Beth took to ‘favorite things’ party FOOD by Geoff Sobelle - http://www.geoffsobelle.com/food-show Our Favorite Episodes of 2023: Loss of a Steel Magnolia - Remembering Katherine Koonce - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/a6423ec3a5b0e132d6062ef3cc87760eJimmy Buffett - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/7fbb9f37f525da6baf51fa0094971c51College Towns of the South - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/a133391fdc386bed31b744f87584b67eSouthern Revivals - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/08b05e041a6987e727c1506d773a28fd Talk to y’all next season! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Known as the “Winter Resort of the South” Thomasville, Georgia has been luring people to enjoy fishing hunting, socializing, golf horse racing biking since the late 1800’s. Join us at the table, as we discussed the beauty we found in the people, places and landscape of Thomasville, GA. Visitor’s Info: https://thomasvillega.com/ Accommodations South EdenMyrtlewood PlantationCoutryard by Marriott Restaurants Jonah’s The PlazaSASS (Sweet and Savory Sisters)Sweetgrass Shopping The Bookshelf (they have the podcast "From the Front Porch”)The FireflyRelishImagination EmporiumKevin’s Fine Outdoor Gear Attractions Pebble Hill Plantation The Big Oak Stay Connected: Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e3cef217a5e7/sweetnewsText a friend with a link to the show https://pod.link/1442852139Support this Show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/272163da-d825-415c-8092-bd907aba8ebd/donations Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

December is upon us, and it has become a tradition for us to give you a list of gift-giving ideas from Southern makers and companies. So, join us at the table to hear a few of our favorite southern finds from this year. Previous Gift Episodes Referenced:2021 - Southern Lifestyle Gifts - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/southern-lifestyle-gifts2020 - 10 Southern Gifts - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/10-southern-gifts2019 - Southern Gifts - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/southern-gift-ideas New Amazon Storefront(we do receive commission from purchases made through this link - but we suspect you think that’s awesome): https://www.amazon.com/shop/steelmagnoliaspodcast Gift Ideas Mentioned:Heirloomed (Atlanta, GA): The Table Wrap - https://heirloomedcollection.com/products/the-table-wrap?_pos=1&_sid=8586aec81&_ss=r&variant=39736711643274The Joggle Factory (Edisto Island, SC): The Joggleboard - https://thejogglefactory.com/products/6-joggling-board Anne Neilson Home (Charlotte, NC): Angel acrylic tray - https://anneneilsonhome.com/collections/acrylic-tray/products/acrylic-tray Hearts Good Farms (Cave Springs, AR): Heirloom Seed Kit - https://heartsgoodfarms.com/Sunshine Tienda (New Braunfels, TX): Colorful clothing - https://www.sunshinetienda.com/collections/dresses Mr. Bird (New Braunfels, TX): Birdseed Wreath - https://amzn.to/3MUIdbGHomemade Gift Idea from Kids for Teachers and Grandparents- https://fountainavenuekitchen.com/birdseed-ornaments/Simply Jessica Marie (Knoxville, TN): Watercolors of Cities - https://simplyjessicamarie.com/city-collection She Reads Truth (Nashville, TN): Subscription Box - https://www.shopshereadstruth.com/pages/subscription-boxJohn Costin Studio (Tampa, FL): Bird lithographics and great art - https://www.costingraphics.comPare Candle (Franklin, TN): Soy Candles with amazing scents - https://www.parecandle.com/Pomegranate (Lexington, KY): Equestrian Table Linens - https://pomegranateinc.com/collections/equestrian Lodge (South Pittsburgh, TN): Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven - https://www.lodgecastiron.com/enameled-cast-ironScriptura (New Orleans, LA): Most beautiful customized stationary - https://scriptura.com  Central BBQ (Memphis, TN): BBQ Rubs and Sauces - https://eatcbq.com/collections/food/products/choose-three-signature-spicesMyron Mixon (Georgia) BBQ Rubs and Sauces - https://amzn.to/46zApmVGrit & Grace (Charleston, SC): The World is your Oyster - https://www.gritandgracestudio.com/shop/everything-oyster Pink House Design (Houston, TX): Scalloped edge linens - https://thepinkhousedesign.com/collections/scallop-trimVana Chupp (Richmond, VA) Silhouette jewelry and ornaments - https://vanachuppstudio.com/collections/best-sellers Stay Connected:Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e3cef217a5e7/sweetnewsText a friend with a link to the show https://pod.link/1442852139Support this Show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/272163da-d825-415c-8092-bd907aba8ebd/donations Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

For those of us who buy a live Christmas tree, it is almost time to make the trip to our local nursery to pick out this year‘s living room addition. But where did those trees come from? Join us at the table as we discuss The Christmas Tree Farms of western North Carolina. Frasier fir trees from North Carolina are shipped to every state in the United States, the Caribbean islands, Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, and Japan.  20% of all Christmas trees in the US come from North Carolina!  Mentioned in this Episode:  The Biltmore Estate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000514060615“Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect” (Children’s Book): https://amzn.to/3R1OtRC Stay Connected:Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e3cef217a5e7/sweetnewsText a friend with a link to the show https://pod.link/1442852139Support this Show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/272163da-d825-415c-8092-bd907aba8ebd/donations Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

“One of the South’s Prettiest Towns" “One of the 50 Best Places to Travel” “A Magical Christmas Town” The past few years, Franklin, TN has been making more and more headlines from Travel + Leisure to the Wall Street Journal, but to us, it’s just home....a place we’ve always bragged on and now we’re ready to share our intimate thoughts with you, join us at the table as we discuss our hometown of Franklin. Just 17 miles south of Nashville sits our little town of Franklin. Well, it's not so little anymore, in the last 20 years the population has doubled.. and we are approaching 100,000 quickly. In this episode, we will share many of our favorite things to do here, and many of them are not in a guidebook! This is a longer episode than normal, but hang all the way until the end for our PRO TIPS! Mentions from this episode: Historic Tours Carnton Plantation - https://boft.org/carnton Carter House - https://boft.org/carter-house Shopping: Franklin Antique Mall - https://thefranklinantiquemall.com/ Scarlett Scales - https://westmainbyscarlettscales.com/ Hester & Cook - https://hesterandcook.com/ Savory Spice - https://www.savoryspiceshop.com/ White’s Mercantile - https://whitesmercantile.com/ The Green Room - https://www.thegreenroomfranklin.com/ Citizen - https://citizen615.com/ Philanthropy - https://www.philanthropyfashion.com/ Landmark Books - https://www.landmarkbooksellers.com/ Fork of the South - https://www.forkofthesouth.com/ The Registry - https://www.theregistryfranklin.com/ Sanctuary South - https://sanctuarysouthtn.com/ Riverside - https://riversidefranklin.com/ Restaurants & Bars: Puckett’s - https://puckettsgro.com/franklin/ Red Pony - https://www.redponyrestaurant.com/ Cork & Cow - https://www.corkandcow.com/ Perry’s - https://perryssteakhouse.com/ Gray’s - https://graysonmain.com/ Amendment 18 - https://a18club.com/ Hattie B’s - https://factoryatfranklin.com/tenants/hattie-bs/ Mojo Taco’s - https://mojostacos.com/ Coffee: Onyx & Alabaster - https://onyxandalabaster.com/ The Coffeehouse on Bridge St.- https://www.thecoffeehousefranklinshop.com/ Where to Stay: We have great Airbnbs- https://visitfranklin.com/where-to-stay/ The Harpeth Hotel - https://harpethhotel.com/ The Drury Inn - https://www.druryhotels.com/ Sports Bars: Jonathan’s Grille - https://www.jonathansgrille.com/ Neighbors - https://neighborsnashville.com/franklin-location/ Live Music: Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor - https://www.legendarykimbros.com/ Fox & Locke - https://www.foxandlocke.com/ Leiper’s Fork: David Arms Gallery - https://davidarms.com/ Leiper’s Creek Gallery - https://leiperscreekgallery.com/ Patina Home - https://patinahomeandgardenshop.com/ Hank’s Coffee - https://www.instagram.com/hankscoffeestation/ Activities: Arrington Vineyards - https://arringtonvineyards.com/ The Art Crawl - https://www.artscouncilwc.org/art-crawl The Franklin Theatre - https://www.franklintheatre.com/ Studio Tenn - https://www.studiotenn.org/ First Bank Amphitheatre - https://www.firstbankamphitheater.com/ Harlinsdale Farm - https://www.franklintn.gov/government/departments-k-z/parks/park-locations/the-park-at-harlinsdale-farm Natchez Trace - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/the-natchez-trace Pro Tips: Sal’s Pizza - https://mysals.com/ Ernie Greer - https://www.facebook.com/greerstncountryhams/ Spiritual Heritage Tour - https://franklinprayerhouse.com/prayer-walk/ Franklin Prayer House - https://franklinprayerhouse.com/ Dave Ramsey - https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/visit Zula & Mac - https://zulaandmachome.com/ Burger Dandy - https://www.burgerdandy.com/ Pueblo Real & Paletas - https://www.titosmexicanrestaurant.com/ Bishop’s - https://bishopsmeat3.com/ Visitor’s Center - AMAZING Resources - https://visitfranklin.com/ Y'ALL COME! Stay Connected: Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e3cef217a5e7/sweetnews Text a friend with a link to the show https://pod.link/1442852139 Su

Now the longest-running music series in American television history, Austin City Limit showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre. In addition to being honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as a rock and roll landmark, ACL is the only television program to ever receive the National Medal of Arts, the nation's highest award for artistic excellence. Austin City Limits details: https://austincitylimits.com/ Austin City Limits Festival: https://www.aclfestival.com/ Willie Nelson recorded the original pilot episode of Austin City Limits on October 17, 1974. Watch it here — https://youtu.be/Qn8A72wnOZM  Stay Connected: Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e3cef217a5e7/sweetnewsText a friend with a link to the show https://pod.link/1442852139Support this Show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/272163da-d825-415c-8092-bd907aba8ebd/donations FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/steelmagnoliaspodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/steelmagnoliaspodcast/ EMAIL: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kathryn Greeley is a collector, gardener, entertainer, and designer. Kathryn lives in western North Carolina in a lovely home called Chestnut Cottage. This cottage and its grounds are filled with many of her favorite things.  The gardens outside the cottage are equally impressive. Kathryn’s great affection for cottage style gardens was inspired by her many visits to England, Scotland, and Ireland. Her cozy and informal gardens fill her home with flowers from spring through fall – starting with over 2,600 daffodils and tulips followed by peonies, foxgloves, lupines, forget-me-nots, grape hyacinths and then lilacs, scented roses, delphiniums, sweet peas and of course hollyhocks to mention a few.  We’ve brought Kathryn on today to discuss planning a year-round garden. Find her new book here: The Collected Cottage - Gardening, Gathering and Collecting at Chestnut Cottage Resources Kathryn mentioned: The English Garden (magazine) - https://theenglishgarden.telegraph.co.uk/ Brent and Becky’s (online store) - https://brentandbeckysbulbs.com/ Stay Connected: Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e3cef217a5e7/sweetnewsText a friend with a link to the show https://pod.link/1442852139Support this Show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/272163da-d825-415c-8092-bd907aba8ebd/donations Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Steel Magnolias Podcast is always coming back to the theme of southern hospitality. We love any excuse to open our hearts and our doors to others, so today we wanted to discuss the origins of Friendsgiving and how that can look at your dinner table.  Episodes referenced:  How a Dinner Party Can Save Your Life feat. Dr. Jerome Burt - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000484867070Southern Hospitality - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000598438726 50 Ideas for Friendsgiving - https://www.signupgenius.com/home/friendsgiving-thanksgiving-ideas.cfm Green Bean Casserole Recipe: 1 bag of green beans. Sauce. 1 small pack of mushrooms. 3 cloves of garlic 1 medium onion, chopped . 2cups of milk and 1 cup of half and half . 1 stick of butter. 3 TB spoons of flour 1 teaspoon of dry thyme or fresh thyme. 1/3 cup of cheddar cheese. 1 cup of bacon bits  Toppings; 1/2 cup of French fried onions. 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers. OK now this is how I made it ; Sautéed the onions, mushrooms, and garlic in one stick of butter. Then add the flour and stir it in . Add the 3 cups of milk slowly and make thick sauce . Add the cheese, bacon, bits, and the thyme in. Add salt and pepper to taste.  Add the sauce to the blanched beans in a baking dish and top it with French onions and crackers or bread crumbs and bake it at 350 for about an hour. Playlist:  Yep, found a FriendsGiving playlist on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7a80QjnKAMnZu5Lx50INeh Stay Connected: Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e3cef217a5e7/sweetnewsText a friend with a link to the show https://pod.link/1442852139Support this Show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/272163da-d825-415c-8092-bd907aba8ebd/donations Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the middle of the rolling hills of Tennessee, is a new farmhouse full of inspiration and modern amenities...the 2023 Southern Living Idea House. Join us at the table to hear more about our favorite features in this house just up the road from us. From the September Issue - Full Story on the House: https://www.southernliving.com/2023-idea-house-tour-7560567 Tour info and tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hatcliffconstruction/950105 Stay Connected: Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e3cef217a5e7/sweetnewsText a friend with a link to the show https://pod.link/1442852139Support this Show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/272163da-d825-415c-8092-bd907aba8ebd/donations Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands