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Firefly Distillery Introduces New Music Program, Live At Firefly

August 10, 2021 by 0 Comments
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Announcing the fall outdoor concert series at the North Charleston venue

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (August 4, 2021) –  Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, is expanding its music program to include a variety of live music offerings throughout the expansive venue. The new music program, Live At Firefly, will encompass all live music events at the North Charleston distillery, from weekly local performances to national touring artists. “I grew up a musician and supporting live music has always been a part of our brand,” says Scott Newitt, co-owner of Firefly Distillery. “We’re expanding our support through these new performance offerings and love being able to provide a fun venue for artists and the community.”Now a major player in the music venue scene in Charleston, Firefly Distillery is doubling down on supporting live music. This new program Live At Firefly offers three ways visitors can experience live performances at the distillery:

  1. On The Porch: Free and open to the public each Saturday from 1 to 4 pm, local artists perform on the Front Porch outside so visitors can listen while sipping cocktails at the picnic tables. The On The Porch sessions have been a popular draw to the distillery each Saturday for the last year. Local musicians including Lauren Hall, Haley Mae Campbell, Southbound 17, and more have performed for visitors during these afternoon music sessions, offering a lively ambiance while enjoying the spacious Front Porch. 

  2. In The Studio: A full recording studio on the second floor of the distillery hosts touring artists for intimate listening sessions, and also offers up-and-coming musicians the opportunity to record new music. In The Studio sessions are new this year with singer-songwriter Caitlyn Smith being the first to perform in the distillery’s recording studio for an intimate listening session. Additionally, “Good Times Roll” country music artist Jimmie Allen, and “Villain” singer-songwriter Lily Rose have performed in the new recording studio. 
  1. On The Field: Many larger scale ticketed concerts are held throughout the year on the 4-acre field, surrounded by live oaks and marsh views. Spinning off from Firefly’s popular Safe Sounds series, the On The Field concerts will offer open space for visitors to enjoy larger outdoor concerts including national touring acts including Flogging Molly, Lettuce, and more. On The Field concerts offer local food trucks and an outdoor bar with views of the sunset over the creek. 

In partnership with Ear For Music, Firefly Distillery is hosting an outdoor concert series On The Field from September 4 to October 23. Each ticketed concert will run from 7 to 10 pm, with doors opening at 6 pm, and will feature live music performances, Firefly cocktails, beer, wine, and local food trucks. Open to all ages, tickets can be purchased in advance at citypapertickets.com starting August 6, 2021. 
Fall Concert Series Lineup:

  • Saturday, September 4, 2021 – Motown Throwdown does Jerry Garcia
  • Sunday, September 5, 2021 – On The Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band
  • Saturday, September 11, 2021 – Departure: The Ultimate Journey Tribute
  • Saturday, September 18, 2021 – Special Guest To Be Announced
  • Saturday, September 25, 2021 – Tokyo Joe presents: The Best of Everything  – A Tribute to Tom Petty
  • Saturday, October 2, 2021 – The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
  • Saturday, October 9, 2021 – The Eighty Sixers with Special Guests Guilt Ridden Troubadour
  • Saturday, October 16, 2021 – Night Moves with Taylor Hicks – A Tribute To Bob Seger
  • Saturday, October 23, 2021 – Women Who Rock featuring Lauren Hall, Emily Curtis, & LaFaye 

This concert series is powered by Rev Federal Credit Union with additional sponsors including: Charleston City Paper, Bud Light Seltzer, Babe Wine, Hero Heating & Air, Rodgers Wranglers, David Aylor Law Offices, MassMutual SC, and Southern Flavor Magazine.

For more information about Firefly Distillery, Live At Firefly, and the fall concert series, visit www.fireflydistillery.com. Firefly Distillery is currently open Monday through Saturday from 12 to 6 pm offering tastings and cocktails with live music and food trucks on Saturdays and is available for private events.

About Firefly DistilleryFirefly Distillery is the birthplace of Firefly Spirits. What began as an idea for the world’s first sweet tea vodka has grown into South Carolina’s largest distillery. Outgrowing its flagship location on Wadmalaw Island, Firefly Distillery expanded its operations with its new 25,000 square foot distillery in North Charleston. Keeping with traditions of history and Southern hospitality, the new distillery offers a place to gather for friends, family, corporate events and weddings. Set under the oaks and surrounded by marsh views, the distillery is a destination for locals and visitors alike with live music, food trucks, events and a gift shop. Visitors can experience the distillation process first hand with various tastings and purchase Firefly Spirits including the new small-batch bourbon and many other distillery specialties.

About Ear For MusicAll things music, Ear For Music (EFM) is a full-service entertainment agency that specializes in providing one-of-a-kind events with the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent, and local favorites. EFM thrives in talent buying, production management, and full-service concert or festival promotion delivering a unique listening experience for any performance setting.

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Popular Parks Fundraiser Returns to Colonial Lake in October

August 6, 2021 by 0 Comments
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Charleston Parks Conservancy celebrates 10th anniversary of Party for the Parks 

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Charleston’s hottest party returns to Colonial Lake this fall with a celestial theme, food, cocktails and plenty of entertainment. The Charleston Parks Conservancy will host its Party for the Parks fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 29. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 14.

After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, Party for the Parks returns this year to mark its 10th anniversary as one of Charleston’s premier events. 

Each year, this event raises money for the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s work beautifying and maintaining more than 20 of Charleston’s city parks. Notable park projects include the renovation of Colonial Lake, Moultrie Playground, St. Julian Devine Community Center & Park. the Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park, and the creation of three community gardens. 

Switching to a Friday night this year, Party for the Parks is set for 6-10 p.m. on Oct. 29. Guests will be treated to food from local restaurants, specialty cocktails, music and live entertainment. Party-goers are encouraged to dress to the theme of Zodiac: A Celestial Celebration. All-inclusive tickets are $150.

Tickets will be strictly limited for this year’s event. Those interested in attending are encouraged to purchase tickets early. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and sponsors are guaranteed tickets to the event. For more information about sponsorships, please contact Samantha Scott at sscott@charlstonparksconservancy.org. 

“Party for the Parks has grown into one of Charleston’s favorite fundraising events,” said Conservancy Executive Director Tom McGuire. “Not only is it an incredible party, but attendees know they are helping us connect people to their parks and create stunning public spaces all year long.”

Learn more and purchase tickets at www.partyfortheparks.com. 

About the Charleston Parks Conservancy

The Charleston Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the people of Charleston to connect with their parks and create stunning public places and a strong community. For more than 13 years, the Conservancy — through public-private partnerships — has had a hand in renovating and beautifying more than 20 parks in the City of Charleston. In 2020, renovations were completed at Moultrie Playground and at St. Julian Devine Community Center & Park. Other notable projects include the complete renovation of Colonial Lake, the renovation of the Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park as well as Magnolia Park and Community Garden and Medway Park and Community Garden. For more information, visit www.charlestonparksconservancy.org. 

Photo Credits: Charleston Parks Conservancy

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Ladson, SC Teenager Wins Fourth Place in National Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship Essay Competition

August 6, 2021 by 0 Comments
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Eryn Edwards chosen from thousands of students nationwide to receive $1,500 college scholarship from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

NEW YORK (August 3, 2021)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) named Eryn Edwards, of Ladson, South Carolina, the fourth-place winner of its national 2021 Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest and awarded her a $1,500 college scholarship. Eryn was chosen from more than 2,000 entries nationwide for her essay about her father, who lives with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and how it has impacted their lives. 

“Eryn’s heartwarming essay about her father and his battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, their role changes, and the lessons she learned from those experiences will help raise Alzheimer’s awareness and provide strength and support to millions of other families who are dealing with the same challenges,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President and CEO.  “We congratulate Eryn on being chosen as a winner in this competition, thank her for sharing her story and are grateful for her efforts in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.”

Eryn’s essay focused on her father’s life with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, her relationship with him, and the many ways she’s changed to help him. “Although his moods influence me and my family, I have discovered that how we interact with him influences him to an even greater degree,” she wrote. “I’ve changed my tactics and ways of approaching him to be more positive and understanding even if I’m having a bad day or I am frustrated.”

“He, regardless of Alzheimer’s, is still my dad. On the days when he remembers who I am, I am hopeful that me spending time with him means something to him, and if nothing else spending time with him means something to me.”

The experience has taught Eryn many things—to be more patient, to see things from a different perspective, and to treasure her own memories. Alzheimer’s has also “challenged [her] to be understanding and compassionate in a way that only someone who has had to cope with something like Alzheimer’s can be.”

Eryn will be attending the Savannah College of Art and Design in the Fall.

AFA’s annual Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest asks high school seniors to describe how Alzheimer’s disease impacts their lives, what they have learned in the face of coping with it and how they plan to help others who are affected by it. This year, AFA awarded over $55,000 in college scholarships to 72 students from across the country.  Since the program’s inception, AFA has awarded more than $350,000 in college scholarships to students affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

For more information about AFA’s Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest, call AFA at 866-232-8484 or visit www.alzfdn.org. 

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About Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA):

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization whose mission is toprovide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure. Its services include a National Toll-Free Helpline (866-232-8484) staffed by licensed social workers, the National Memory Screening Program, educational conferences and materials, and “AFA Partners in Care” dementia care training for healthcare professionals. For more information about AFA, call 866-232-8484, visit www.alzfdn.org, follow us on Twitter, or connect with us on Facebook,Instagram or LinkedIn.  AFA has earned Charity Navigator’s top 4-star rating for six consecutive years.

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Bull & Finch Opening in Mount Pleasant On September 1, 2021

August 6, 2021 by 0 Comments
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Charleton, S.C.– August 4, 2021- Mount Pleasant’s newest gastropub, Bull & Finch, will open at 1710 Shoremeade Road on Wednesday, September 1. An upscale neighborhood hangout with a focus on innovative, fresh cuisine and local beer, Bull & Finch will feature a pub-style room home to a 20-seat bar with TVs for watching the game, in addition to a more elevated dining room, catering to a variety of guest’s preferences. Offering a large array of soups, salads, appetizers, chargrilled rustic toasts, sandwiches, mains, sides and desserts, (many with half portion options), Bull & Finch’s menu caters to customization and sharing.

“We are so excited to welcome the Charleston community to our warm and relaxed gastropub,” shares Owner Mike Russo. “We hope friends and families will return time and time again, and find comfort in our little gem of a restaurant.”

Chef Brandon Buck will serve as Executive Chef of Bull & Finch, formerly the Executive Chef of Tradd’s, and prior to that, Blossom and Middleton Place. Standout starters from Buck will include the likes of Duck Confit Sliders, Chargrilled Chicken Wings and Arancini, along with mouthwatering sandwiches like the Blackened Tuna, or Southern Pride Burger, made with ground chuck and short rib, pimento cheese and a chili sorghum syrup. 


Highly anticipated mains include Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Gourmet Mushroom Risotto, Braised Short Ribs and Ricotta Gnocchi, and more, many available in half portions. Diners are warned to avoid skimping on the sides at Bull & Finch, as Buck’s Fried Brussel Sprouts and Duck Fat Fries with a duck-bacon aioli are not-to-be missed. Guests can end their meal on a sweet note with decadent options like Bull & Finch’s seasonal fruit pies and 4-Layer Carrot Cake. Local beer from more than 10 Charleston breweries will also be on tap from the likes of Munkle, Westbrook, Coast, Palmetto and Edmund’s Oast, in addition to an approachable selection of reds, whites and bubbles.

Bull & Finch will be open Monday-Friday from 4 p.m-12 a.m., and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-12 a.m.

For more information and to view menus, visit www.thebullandfinchpub.com or visit Bull & Finch on Instagram and Facebook.

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Brooklyn-Based Small Batch Ice Cream spot “Oddfellows Ice Cream” opening on King Street this Fall

August 6, 2021 by 0 Comments
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ODDFELLOWS ICE CREAM CO. BRINGS THEIR POPULAR SCOOPS TO THE LOWCOUNTRY 

WITH THE OPENING OF A NEW CHARLESTON LOCATION THIS FALL

Brooklyn-based, Small-Batch Ice Cream Company brings Bold Out-of-the-box Flavors to Charleston, SC, marking the Company’s Second Location in the South

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (August 5, 2021) – OddFellows Ice Cream Co., the beloved ice cream company known for their out-of-the-box and eccentric ice cream flavors is thrilled to announce the opening of a brand new location in Charleston, SC.OddFellows’ new South Carolina outpost will allow travelers and locals alike the unique opportunity to transport their tastebuds with otherworldly flavors, created by James Beard-nominated chef Sam Mason, such as Miso Cherry, Passionberry Buttercake and Chocotorta.

“Charleston has long been known for its unparalleled hospitality and we’re excited to play a part in its longstanding legacy by bringing a new kind of culinary experience to the community,” said OddFellows’ Co-owner, Mohan Kumar. “We can’t wait to provide a fun and vibrant space for friends, family and loved ones to come together and indulge in our unconventional ice cream flavors.”

Set to open its doors this Fall, OddFellows’ new Charleston location will span across 1,400 square feet. and offer a revolving menu of 30 flavors, including a large selection of vegan options, for ice cream enthusiasts to enjoy. The new Scoop Shop will also feature various soft-serve flavors, milkshakes and ice cream floats that are sure to please any palate. 


In celebration of the milestone opening, OddFellows will be partnering with locally beloved, Charleston businesses to host several engaging pop-ups for the community to come and enjoy. On Thursday, August 12 from 5 – 10 p.m., award-winningLeon’s Oyster Shop and OddFellows will be serving up South Carolina-inspired “King St. Counter Crunch Sundae,” made with housemade sorghum dulce de leche, benne seed wafers and OddFellows’ famed “Bodega Counter Crunch” ice cream. Note this is offer is available for dine-in guests only. On Saturday, August 14, OddFellows will also be popping up at Graft Wine Shop from 12 – 3 p.m. to offer free scoops and plenty of flavors to delight in. 

Address:

550 King St. 

Charleston, SC, 29403

Hours of Operation:

OddFellows Charleston Scoop Shop open daily from 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.  

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ABOUT ODDFELLOWS: 

OddFellows is a Brooklyn-based, modern yet nostalgic ice cream company known for creating both quirky and classic ice cream flavors and having a good time while doing it. In June 2013, co-owners Mohan and Holiday Kumar, and James Beard-nominated chef Sam Mason opened the flagship scoop shop in the iconic Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg. Each scoop is authentically homemade and concocted at a small farm in upstate New York, where all of OddFellows’ dairy is locally sourced. Since its debut, OddFellows rose to immediate acclaim and has concocted over 500+ flavors, including stand-out hits like Miso Cherry, Olive Oil, Chocotorta, and Chorizo Caramel Swirl. The small-batch ice cream company goes far beyond your standard scoop. OddFellows has partnered with the likes of Bodega Boys, LCD Soundsystem, Wayne Diamond, Flan, and most recently Ol’ Dirty Bastard to debut exclusive capsule collections available for a limited time. In addition to ice cream, guests can enjoy a rotating selection of sorbets, soft serve, beer, wine, and more, at select locations. Today, OddFellows has opened scoop shops in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Domino Park, Dumbo, Riis Beach, Chestnut Hill, MA, and Seoul, South Korea, with plans to open additional locations in McCarren Park (Fall 2021), Pittsburgh, PA (Fall 2021), Tampa, FL (Fall 2021) and across the Southern United States. To find out more information, please visit oddfellowsnyc.com or follow along on Instagram at @oddfellowsnyc. 

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Queen Street Hospitality Group is helping our local teachers August 23-29. Here is how you can help

August 5, 2021 by 0 Comments
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Queen Street Hospitality Group (QSHG) will be donating 5% of their sales from each of their restaurants (82 Queen, Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen, Jalisco Taqueria and Tequila) between August 23-29 to help support teachers downtown (82 Queen), in West Ashley (Florence’s) and on James Island (Jalisco) through DonorsChoose. 

With a new school year starting and an exceedingly challenging past few semesters, QSHG wanted to show appreciation for Charleston area teachers.

DonorsChoose is a website that allows teachers to set up donation requests for specific classroom needs.The site became popular in 2018 after cryptocurrency and international payment company Ripple donated $29 million to fund every single teachers wish listed on the site, part of the donation coming from Stephen Colbert, who paid for all of the donation requests in his home state of South Carolina.

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Charleston, South Carolina is the USA’s best city to be an Airbnb host

August 4, 2021 by 2 Comments
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  • Analysis reveals that Charleston, South Carolina offers the best combination of low house prices and high Airbnb revenue.
  • It would take just over 4 years of Airbnb income to pay off a property purchase in Charleston, South Carolina compared to just under 24 years in Newark, New Jersey.
  • Newark, Los Angeles, and Honolulu are the USA’s least profitable cities to be an Airbnb host.

A new study has revealed that Charleston, South Carolina is the most profitable city in the USA to be an Airbnb host. 

The research by international payment experts XendPay on the 50 biggest metropolitan cities in the USA analysed data from AirDNA and Zillow to find which USA city offers the best combination of low property prices and high revenue from renting out via Airbnb.

It revealed that it would take just 4 years to pay off the median house price in Charleston, South Carolina ($193,491) based on the average monthly revenue of $3,693 an Airbnb in the city generates. As a result, the South Carolina city tops the list, offering the best combination of low property prices and high revenue.

Virginia Beach came in second, with an average of $4,568 in monthly Airbnb revenue taking 5 years to pay off the city’s median property price, which is $293,818. In addition, a high occupancy rate of 77% over the past 12 months makes the popular beach city highly cost-effective for hosts. 

Holidaymakers can expect to pay on average $325 per night for a stay in a Virginia Beach Airbnb, the country’s priciest city, compared to $103 a night in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the lowest rate in the USA. As a result, Virginia Beach is the second most profitable city in the US to be an Airbnb host. 

Nashville in Tennessee was the third most profitable city to be an Airbnb host. With a monthly revenue rate of $2,758 it would take almost 6 years to pay off the city’s median property price of $192,275. 

Albuquerque has the highest occupancy rate per year (83%), followed by Portland and Denver both on 81%, and Salt Lake City with a 79% occupancy rate.

In the last year, Airbnb gained 193 million bookings despite the pandemic, highlighting how useful private rentals are for holidaymakers. The rental giants also earned $3.4 billion in 2020 in revenue as a result.

Commenting on the study, a spokesperson for XendPay said: “The demand for domestic travel has risen dramatically in the last year amid the pandemic, showing that the private holiday rental business is an area of interest for investment. With the relaxation of restrictions in the USA, it will be interesting to see how USA Airbnb bookings compete with the option of travelling abroad.”

Top five best cities to be an Airbnb host, by XendPay

Overall rankCITYMONTHLY REVENUE (AIRDNA)OCCUPANCY RATE PER YEAR (JUN. 2021) (AIRDNA)MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE DEC. 2020 (ZILLOW)ACTIVE RENTALS (AIRDNA)Years of Airbnb revenue required to cover property price
1Charleston, SC$3,69371%$193,4911,9594
2Virgina Beach$4,56877%$293,8182,0145
3Nashville$2,75855%$192,2755,9936
4Little Rock$1,62571%$131,8373047
5Louisville$1,85758%$150,9181,5457

New York City has 19,301 active rentals, making it the city with the most Airbnb’s in the USA. This is more than double of Los Angeles, the city with the second highest active rentals of 9,563. Despite the high number of rentals, New York City ranks 43rdof the 50 cities for profitability.

Whilst Honolulu offers beautiful scenery for Airbnb’s, it has 5,204 active rentals – the tenth highest on the list, along with a relatively low daily rate of $180 it becomes the 3rd least profitable city in the USA to own an Airbnb.

Newark ranks as the least profitable city to buy an Airbnb in the United States. It would take a host 24 years to earn the money covering the cost of their property. The Airbnbs in the city have an occupancy rate of 50% and the median house price is $346,368 – the ninth highest price on the list.

The analysis was conducted by XendPay, which is one of the leading international payment providers, helping businesses and individuals to streamline their bank-to-bank transfers with smart global payment solutions. 

Top five worst cities to be an Airbnb host, by XendPay

Overall rankCITYMONTHLY REVENUE (AIRDNA)OCCUPANCY RATE PER YEAR (JUN. 2021) (AIRDNA)MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE DEC. 2020 (ZILLOW)ACTIVE RENTALS (AIRDNA)Years of Airbnb revenue required to cover property price
46Boston$2,01056%$439,5411,46518
47Seattle$1,80074%$431,4874,53520
48Honolulu$2,39577%$646,7335,20423
49Los Angeles$2,04263%$579,3329,56324
50Newark$1,21850%$346,36874924

 Story Credir: www.xendpay.com

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The Traveling Country Club Expands into Charleston, South Carolina

July 31, 2021 by 0 Comments
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North Carolina and Alabama Become the Second and Third state for TCC Members to Grow 

Their Golf and Networking Experiences 

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Traveling Country Club (TCC), an innovative club for modern golfers, announced that it is expanding its unrestricted golf course access to Charleston, SC along with Charlotte, NC and Birmingham, AL.  

TCC and local managing partner, Bob Moquin, are bringing this one-of-kind golf membership club to the Charleston area.  Moquin stated, “It’s now possible for any golfer, of any skill level, to play a wide variety of quality courses at multiple locations for less than a traditional golf club membership at only one course. TCC members receive unmatched privileges and value to improve their game while having fun on and off the course.”   

“We are excited for our members because as we grow, they continue to explore more golf courses, both locally and regionally, they might not normally play,” said Ross VanDyck, President, Sales for TCC. “The markets we have strategically chosen create new opportunities for our membership base, and also allows us to expand our network in adjacent markets.” 

In only the third year since its inception, TCC has helped connect golfers across the Carolinas, building its community to 30 golf courses and more than 150 members and counting. With North Carolina and Alabama added, TCC members have an even broader horizon to expand their own golf experience with a community of passionate golfers.  

For more information about the modern golfer’s country club and to sign up today, visit travelingcountryclub.com

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About the Traveling Country Club – More Golf / More Fun / More Affordable 

Traveling Country Club is the innovative membership model for modern golfers looking for a passionate community of players without the limitation and commitment of traditional country clubs. Membership in TCC affords special playing privileges at more than 30 courses (including a 

cart) each time you play. Further extending the club lifestyle, golfers have access to member exclusive events, social networking opportunities, deals at local eateries and retailers.  Making the most out of golf and life, that is what the Traveling Country Club is all about. For more information, find us on the web at travelingcountryclub.com.