The James River runs around and through this historic city, attracting many outdoor activities, and its thriving Canal Walk runs along the James River and the Kanawha and Haxall Canals. Considering there are quite a few proud hostesses in every Southern city, this is quite a tall order to fill. If the Druids were an early Celtic people, then how in the world did a city in Alabama become known as The Druid City? Supposedly, the Druids had a respect for oak groves and considered them sacred places.
Since Tuscaloosa, the home of the University of Alabama, has many old oak trees that were planted as early as the s, the name makes sense. The Best Nicknames for Southern Cities. By Mary Shannon Wells. Save FB Tweet More. San Antonio, Texas- Alamo City. Southerners love nicknames. You can't say you haven't met a Bubba, Beau, or Sissy from the South, or better yet, a Southerner with a nickname that makes you say, "Huh? It's much the same story with nicknames for cities.
Chicago didn't decide to be called the Windy City—it's called that because, obviously, it's windy. Like Chicago's, most city nicknames make circumstantial sense or have roots in the city's history. But like most things in the South, some of our city's nicknames are a little out there.
What in the world is a Druid, and why would a small city in Alabama be nicknamed after it? Southern city nicknames are as interesting as the people who inhabit them, and we're taking you on a tour of our favorites. Start Slideshow. Credit: Robbie Caponetto.
Athens, Georgia- The Classic City. Atlanta, Georgia- Hotlanta. Railroad Park, Birmingham, AL. Charlotte, North Carolina- Queen City. How to Help. Donate Money. Get Tested. Get Relief. Funeral Costs. Child Care FAQ. Illness Prevention. Other Resources. For Small Businesses. Joint Task Force. For City Employees. There are many locations to choose from. Need a ride to get vaccinated? Call RideChoice The Pipkin vaccination site will remain open through December 31, Germantown Baptist Church.
Germantown, TN Tuesday am — pm Friday am — pm. Salon Monarca — Nov. OUTMemphis — Nov. Other Vaccine Locations Vaccine is also offered at the private providers below. Baptist Medical Group. It was named after Henry Knox. Knoxville, Tennessee State Museum Collection. Not all Tennessee cities are named after Cherokee words or former soldiers. One example of this is the city of Memphis. Located on the Mississippi River, the area was Chickasaw land until the Jackson Purchase of forced the tribe to cede it.
The modern city was founded in and named Memphis. The name was chosen because of the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt. Memphis, Egypt was founded thousands of years before the United States even existed. But, like Memphis, Tennessee, it was also located on a great river: the Nile. These examples show that there is a story behind the name of every Tennessee town, city, river, mountain, and valley. Some names changed after European and American settlers moved in. Others stayed the same and have Southeastern Indian origins.
Where do you live in Tennessee? Do you know who your town is named after? The answer might surprise you! The position no longer exists. However, there is a Secretary of Defense today. If you could pick a new name for your city, what would you choose?
Why would that be a good name? What about your county? The Answer may surprise you!
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