Abstract posters from the pro-atomic General Dynamics campaign by Erik Nitsche.

The Bold and Graphic Poster House

June 18, 2025, 1 Comment

New York City is home to many, many museums, and Patrick and I visited a handful, including Poster House. Founded in 2015, Poster House didn’t open its doors until 2019, and today is home to an incredible collection of printed posters both large and small. During our visit they had three really unique exhibits, along…

A massive broken neon sign features a roller skate with wings and large red letters reading "SKATELAND"

Gems of Tennessee

May 29, 2025, 1 Comment

From Pigeon Forge to Memphis to Nashville, I fell in love with Tennessee and all it had to offer. Like with many road trips, we made several stops that just didn’t make the cut as a blog post on their own, but they were just too good not to share, so please enjoy this post…

A small red and white neon sign that reads "Hatch Show Print"

A Peek Inside one of Americas’ Oldest Letterpress Studios: Hatch Show Print

May 23, 2025, Leave a Comment on A Peek Inside one of Americas’ Oldest Letterpress Studios: Hatch Show Print

Promoting a concert is important, it’s part of how you get people in the door. As Nashville emerged as “Music City” artists flocked to perform at the variety of venues, and for many of them, they turned to Hatch Show Print to make their posters. Reverend William T. Hatch moved to Nashville with his two…

Exterior view of the Ryman, a multi story brick building with white details and a peaked roof.

Behind the Curtain of the Ryman, the Mother Church of Country Music

May 19, 2025, 3 Comments

Running through Nashville is the Cumberland River, and in the 1880s it meant Nashville was a rough and tumble river town with saloons, gambling, and of course riverboats. Thomas Ryman was a man of the river, owning a successful riverboat company, and not exactly a man of God, but all that changed on May 10,…

Overall of some of Patsy's costumes and a timeline of her career.

Saying Farewell to the Patsy Cline Museum

May 16, 2025, 11 Comments

It’s rare that I visit a place only for it to shutter once I get to writing about it, but that is sadly what has happened with the Patsy Cline Museum in Nashville. Located in the same building as the Johnny Cash Museum that I wrote about earlier, the Patsy Cline Museum closed yesterday to…

Cash's personal copies of "Cry! Cry! Cry!" on Sun Records.

Johnny Cash Museum: The Legend of the Man in Black

May 14, 2025, Leave a Comment on Johnny Cash Museum: The Legend of the Man in Black

After Memphis Patrick and I headed to Nashville, the last city in our whirlwind Tennessee trip. The Music City has a lot to offer, including countless bars, BBQ joints, and museums. Many are located along Broadway, the neon filled street bustling with honky tonks, and just off it is the Johnny Cash Museum, showcasing the…

Myself, wearing an Elvis tee holding a microphone in the studio.

Inside Sun Studio, the Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll

May 9, 2025, Leave a Comment on Inside Sun Studio, the Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll

Memphis is synomous with music, and often considered the birthplace of rock ‘n roll, specifically at Sun Studio, where we stopped in for a visit. The studio has a small store and cafe, and those taking the tour are ushered through a small museum, and later the studio itself. Music lover Sam Phillips opened Memphis…

The Wonder of Graceland: Dazzling Treasures of Elvis

May 7, 2025, 1 Comment

Dubbed the “King of Rock ‘n Roll” Elvis Presley changed the music industry. In 1957 Elvis had his first gold record with “Heartbreak Hotel” and with it lots of money. At just 22 Elvis purchased Graceland, a home for himself, his parents, grandmother, and eventually his wife and daughter. The stunning mansion was built in…

A large turquoise, yellow, red, and white sign reads "Lorraine Motel" on the marquee below it reads "I have a dream MLK"

A Visit to the National Civil Rights Museum

May 5, 2025, Leave a Comment on A Visit to the National Civil Rights Museum

On April 4, 1968, a shot rang out at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, slaying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring Civil Rights leader. The location is now the fitting home to the National Civil Rights Museum. Of course the entire museum cannot fit within the walls of a small roadside motel, and the…

Sign above the door reading "Arcade" in script, and "Restaurant" in bold letters.

Breakfast at the Oldest Restaurant in Memphis, the Arcade

May 1, 2025, 1 Comment

After visiting Dollywood, Patrick and I drove across Tennessee to our next stop, Memphis. We hit the hay and woke up bright and early for breakfast at The Arcade, which has the honor of being Memphis’ oldest restaurant. The Arcade, although not initially known by that name, was established in 1919 by Greek immigrant Speros…

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1950s

The Bold and Graphic Poster House

Gems of Tennessee

A Peek Inside one of Americas’ Oldest Letterpress Studios: Hatch Show Print

Behind the Curtain of the Ryman, the Mother Church of Country Music

Saying Farewell to the Patsy Cline Museum

Johnny Cash Museum: The Legend of the Man in Black

Inside Sun Studio, the Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll

The Wonder of Graceland: Dazzling Treasures of Elvis

A Visit to the National Civil Rights Museum

Breakfast at the Oldest Restaurant in Memphis, the Arcade