For many Tennesseans, a favorite summer vacation destination remains the pristine Gulf Coast of Florida. With a shorter drive time than most of its Southern coastal counterparts, the Gulf is an easy choice. Nestled between the bustling commercialized cities of Destin and Panama City, youfind a row of quaint beach communities known affectionately as “-A”for [...]

The New Gulf Coast of Mississippi One of my very first visits to the Mississippi Gulf Coast was in August of 2005, but it wasnfor a vacation. My trip was in honor of something much more special. I traveled to Kiln, MS, near Gulfport to visit an amazing addition to my family —my niece Katie, [...]