Tom Adkinson
By Tom Adkinson LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A statement of the obvious earned the Big Dam Bridge its name and helped cement its identity as the longest bridge in North America built just for pedestrians and bicyclists. Citing the bridge’s…
Tom Adkinson
By Tom Adkinson OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. – Capt. Steve Perrigin, the one-man band orchestrating a charter boat business called Strictly Fishin’, seldom ventures more than about six miles from his dock at the Ocean Springs Marine Mart in Ocean Springs.…
Tom Adkinson
By Tom Adkinson GAUTIER, Miss. – While casino showrooms on the Mississippi Gulf Coast deliver excellent entertainment, Mother Nature knows how to put on a good show, too. Here are five ways to enjoy the outdoors just a few miles…
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By Tom Adkinson LAS VEGAS – Be ready to pass a Breathalyzer test if you want to drive one of Ed Mumm’s bulldozers – which may be a bit difficult for some because Mumm’s bulldozers are a heavyweight attraction in…
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(A personal note: When Sept. 11 rolls around every year, Americans pause to remember and reflect on that date in 2001. Here’s what goes through my mind.) NEW YORK – A couple of years ago, I was in New York City…
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Tom started his career as a newspaper and magazine journalist, working at Southern Living magazine, and has since written articles for publications across the nation. Additionally, he developed an excellent background in the travel and hospitality industries and corporate communications during 22 years at Gaylord Entertainment Company. Tom is a Marco Polo member of the Society of American Travel Writers, a past chairman of the Southeast Tourism Society and is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America.
Fans of Barbecue Understand ThisCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- True fans of barbecue understand the message on this T-shirt without thinking twice or having their thoughts wander off into places they shouldn't go. We're talking delicately smoked, flavorful pulled pork butt here. In this case, the attention-getting apparel is on a server at Sugar's, located halfway up a ridge overlooking Chattanooga. It's just off I-24 and a bit of a challenge to reach, but only the first time. After that first visit, you have no trouble finding your way back. Use SugarsRibs.com and ChattanoogaFun.com for planning. (Photo by Tom Adkinson)