Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

The United States of America. Land of the free. Home of the brave. A country that’s come face-to-face with battles of extraordinary proportions. Ones that have pitted the wealthy against the downtrodden. Godliness versus greed. Charlatans against prophets. And in the early 1930s, it waged a moral war against its citizens’ right to obtain a drink: Prohibition. If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to live in America during that heady time, well… pull up a stool and join us for some fine tastin

Drive two hours from Nashville or Memphis, and you’ll find a hidden gem, a town where French sensibilities mingle with deep-fried Southern tradition on the banks of the Tennessee River. In America’s version of the city of lights, pairing a glass of local wine with catfish is not only accepted – it’s expected. And that’s just the beginning. Welcome to Paris, Tennessee. Throughout the year, those who know flock to this west Tennessee charmer for its family-friendly festivals, captivating wildlife