At the Gas Pump
From lottery tickets to bluebells, a Tennessee poet captures the crux of American life at the pump.
From lottery tickets to bluebells, a Tennessee poet captures the crux of American life at the pump.
Soul music wasn’t just about rhythm and blues—it was the soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement, breaking down racial barriers and fueling the Southern dream of freedom.
In a role reversal, Salvation South’s poetry editor Andy Fogle and editor-in-chief Chuck Reece showcase their favorite prose and poetry pieces from 2024.
Our poetry editor picks his favorite poems from Salvation South in 2024.
A long, early-morning bike ride sparks recollections of a long-ago friendship—with its unspoken words and unresolved tensions.
Seething with new life, the whole cosmos is present around this one body of water, where the young people are nightswimming.
Originally from Tennessee, a longtime Florida educator considers hunger, place, and memory.
In a routine dental checkup, Adam Klein confronts the spread of misinformation and grapples with the aftermath of a divisive election, reflecting on the fragility of truth and freedom in modern America.
Kentucky poet David Cazden explores the intricate connections between memory, nature, and the passage of time in two vivid and evocative verses.
From lottery tickets to bluebells, a Tennessee poet captures the crux of American life at the pump.
Joe Hazard donated the land for a cross that towered over Mayhaw, Mississippi. He never dreamed his generosity would spark a divine comedy.
If you believe the words “progressive” and “Christianity” don’t go together, you haven’t been to the Wild Goose Festival, a Carolina gathering that challenges perceptions of Southern Christianity.
As Salvation South marks three years of publication, editor Chuck Reece looks back at a stellar lineup of established Southern authors and fresh voices.