Once August rolls around, everything in the South revolves around game day.

Tailgating is about the spirit of community.

Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett holding cocktail drinks in front of a pond

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Southern Living Kentucky Blue Deviled Eggs on a platter to serve

Southern Living Toomer’s Lemonade Sheet Cake in the pan with a few pieces cut to serve

Southern Living Florida State Honey Fried Chicken on a plate to serve

Southern Living Tiger Tea in a glass to serve

Southern Living Yellowhammer Slammer in glasses to serve

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Tailgating at Ole Miss

Football Brownies - Southern Living

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LSU vs. Auburn Football

University of Tennessee’s Pride of the Southland Band

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