Blue Bell is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with a new flavor that every Southerner with a sweet tooth is sure to love.

Blue Bell announced today on its Facebook page that ice cream lovers can now score its new oatmeal cream pie ice cream, which consists of "oatmeal flavored ice cream with hints of brown sugar mixed with soft oatmeal cookies and a vanilla icing swirl," according to the post.

The limited-time flavor will be available in a half-gallon and pint sizes while supplies last.

For more information, visit the Blue Bell Facebook page.

There's just something about trains, y'all. Maybe it's the nostalgia or the calming atmosphere, but we can't help but love a good train ride.

After all, whether you're looking for a relaxing ride with a scenic view, fun excursions the whole family can enjoy or a journey back in time to learn more about the railroad industry's heyday, going on a train is always a good idea.

With that in mind, we decided to explore some of the trains offering passengers rides throughout the South, and there are plenty of 'em. You can go for a 45-minute loop, take a day trip or even spend the night on one. Plus, many offer special events, like trips to the pumpkin patch, a murder mystery-style experience and even visits to the North Pole, if you're hoping to add a little something extra to the journey.

Here's a look at 13 places to visit if you really, really love trains.

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Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 1919 9th Street in Calera, Ala.

The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum offers train enthusiasts of all ages the chance to ride a restored train, view its collection of industry artifacts and learn more about Alabama's railroad history. Throughout the year, the museum offers various holiday-themed events, including the Easter Eggspress, Wild West Day and Pumpkin Junction, that are fun for the whole family as well as adult-only outings like its Bourbon and Beignets ride during Mardi Gras.

For more information, click here.

Tennessee Valley Railroad 4119 Cromwell Road in Chattanooga, Tenn.

You can relive the romance of the rails aboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad, which offers an array of unique train excursions, from a five-hour trip to the top of the famous Hiwassee Loop to a quick trip on a vintage short-line that comes with a turntable demonstration. You could also enjoy a delicious meal aboard the dinner train and then stay to browse the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. Honestly, deciding which route to take will be the hardest part.

Go here for more information.

The Georgia Coastal Railway 440 South Lee Street in Kingsland, Ga.

Do you want to do more than just ride a train? Well, The Georgia Coastal Railway offers up plenty of train excursions that no one would ever describe as ordinary. For example, you can buy a ticket to its Murder Mystery Express, Pizza Express and its Stars on Track rides, which feature live entertainment. Of course, they also offer a peaceful train ride through the area's neighborhoods, woodlands and marshes too if that's more your thing.

For more information, click here.

Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum

Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum 175 Beasley Road in Versailles, Ky.

The Bluegrass Railroad and Museum offers up an interactive experience of historic railroading in Kentucky through its museum of historic railroad artifacts and antique train tours. Throughout the year, the railway offers up a variety of events like its Rails of Honor ride, which serves as a living history salute to those who served in World War II. For an extra special experience, you can even ride in the cab with the engineer to get a firsthand look at how locomotives work.

For more information, click here.

Grapevine Vintage Railroad 636 S. Main Street in Grapevine, Texas

Take a trip back in time at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, where you can ride on authentic 1920s Victorian coaches. The railroad offers a variety of regular excursions -- including its Cotton Belt route that allows you to help solve a railroad mystery and explore the local stockyards -- depending on how long you want to ride as well as special events, like its Trick 'r Treat train, Jazz Wine train and Day Out with Thomas train throughout the year.

For more information, click here.

Florida Railroad Museum 12210 83rd Street East in Parrish, Fla.

The Florida Railroad Museum, which has been in operation for more than 40 years, aims to give visitors a taste of railroading as it existed in the 1940s and 1950s by offering up a variety of excursions. Whether you're hoping for something relaxing, like its 13-mile scenic route with a stop at its museum, or something a little more exciting, like its family-friendly "Old West train robbery" experience, they've got you covered.

For more information, click here.

The South Carolina Railroad Museum

The South Carolina Railroad Museum 110 Industrial Park Road in Winnsboro, S.C.

Established in 1973, the South Carolina Railroad Museum has spent decades preserving South Carolina's railroading history for future generations. Today, visitors can enjoy an hour-long train ride, walk-through stationary cars and browse various photos and artifacts on display in the museum's many exhibits. Special events, like holiday-themed excursions and rides featuring gourmet dinners, are also scheduled throughout the year.

For more information, click here.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Everett Street in Bryson City, N.C.

For a relaxing train experience, make sure you book a ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Its Tuckasegee River roundtrip is a four-hour excursion that includes scenic views as well as a layover long enough for dining and shopping in the historic town of Dillsboro. Plus, there are several seating options, so whether you're traveling with family, hoping for some fresh air or looking for a first-class experience, you'll find it aboard.

For more information, click here.

Southern Forest Heritage Museum 77 Longleaf Road in Long Leaf, La.

For a scenic trip on a historic train, plan a visit to the Southern Forest Heritage Museum in Long Leaf, La. In addition to exploring a variety of exhibits about the state's forest industry displayed in a complex of preserved historic buildings, you can also take a ride on a 1937 M-4 “doodlebug" train, which was used in passenger service beginning in 1937. Several additional train engines that were used for logging, dating back to 1913, are also on display at the museum grounds.

For more information, click here.

Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway 299 North Main Street in Eureka Springs, Ark.

If you're looking to step back in time, the Eureka Springs and North Arkansas Railway can help you do just that while you ride the rails. That's because, in addition to excursion trips on a 1940-era diesel locomotive, you can also enjoy a luxury dining experience aboard a 1920s Eurekan dining car. During your visit, you can also view steam locomotive exhibits and watch as its authentic turntable turns the engine.

For more information, click here.

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

12363 Cass Road in Cass, W. Va.

For a trip that features rich history and unparalleled views, look no further than Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. The park offers an 11-mile-long heritage railroad to the breathtaking overlook at Bald Knob, which is the third-highest point in West Virginia. In addition, you'll be able to take in an authentic company town that is home to shops, a restaurant and an artisans co-op as well as the Cass Historical Theater and Historical Museum.

For more information, click here.

Buckingham Branch Railroad 1063 Main Street in Dillwyn, Va.

The Buckingham Branch Railroad, a class I railroad that operates on more than 280 miles of track, collaborates with the Old Dominion Chapter of the National Railway Preservation Society to offer specialty seasonal excursion trains throughout the year. During the scenic trip, passengers can enjoy views of rolling hills and deep forests in the heart of Central Virginia while riding aboard a vintage diesel-powered train.

For more information, click here.

Marion County Recreational Railroad 150 Industrial Park Road in Columbia, Miss.

For a quick ride, jump aboard The Marion County Recreational Railroad. The train, which consists of an engine, passenger car and caboose, follows a 1.5-mile historic track through Columbia on a 45-minute loop, giving you time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the experience before going about your day. While you're there, you can also learn more about the area's railroad industry.

For more information, click here.

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Piggly Wiggly's sign is an iconic symbol of the South.

Throughout my teens and 20s, I lived in Alabama, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Kentucky, North Carolina and Arkansas (with in-laws in South Carolina and Louisiana), and besides the beloved "y'all," I could almost always depend on the convenience of a Piggly Wiggly nearby. But little did I know the innovative origins of this easily identifiable grocery store chain.

Despite the shade that sometimes gets thrown the South's way, trailblazing "firsts" are actually quite common in its history. Case in point: Piggly Wiggly, more commonly referred to as “The Pig.” In spite of such a comical (yet endearing) store name, this Southern supermarket staple, started in Memphis by Clarence Saunders, was actually the first self-service grocery store in America. Today, it has more than 600 locations in the U.S.

Yeah, Piggly Wiggly seems like a simple concept, but it's actually a modern marvel.(Joe Songer)

Back in the early 20th century, shoppers would hand over their grocery lists to clerks who then gathered goods from the store shelves. (Think general store in Little House on the Prairie.) But Saunders was known as a charismatic man with an inventive mind and resolved to update what he considered a method that wasted time and expense. In consequence, he revolutionized the entire grocery trade and developed a way for shoppers to serve themselves.

Despite low confidence in the industry, Saunders’ first store opened in 1916 on Jefferson Street in Memphis, Tennessee, and was unlike any other grocery store of the time. With this new concept, customers were given shopping baskets and open shelves and no longer needed clerks to shop for them. It was a tremendous success!

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A historical marker describing the beginning of Piggly Wiggly in Memphis, Tennessee.Chad Robertson Media / Shutterstock.com

After securing this self-service format, Saunders issued franchises to hundreds of grocery retailers for the operation of Piggly Wiggly stores.

But the authentic firsts don’t stop there. Check out this list of revolutionary methods first introduced by “The Pig,” according to idigthepig.com:

This 1955 photo shows a new Piggly Wiggly store in Colorado. (Denver Post via Getty Images)

As shoppers in the 21st century, it’s hard to imagine a time when this format didn’t exist. Unfortunately, through a series of stock transactions in the early 1920s, Saunders lost control of Piggly Wiggly and had no further association with the company. And while the relentless behemoth of corporate America cast him aside, his legendary creation of the Piggly Wiggly Corporation has continued to prosper as franchiser for hundreds of independent and locally-owned grocery stores (all in the face of a saturated market of big-box stores, no less).

The Piggly Wiggly in Mountain Brook, Alabama, has a pretty extensive wine selection.(Joe Songer)

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In fact, Piggly Wiggly’s origins and innovations are undoubtedly part of the Southern psyche today, many with an individual flare of their own. While some, like the one in Slapout, Alabama, are known for a grand selection of locally-made goods, others have affiliated seed and feed stores next door, or surprising selections of freshly harvested meats, or even marvelous craft beer and boujee wine selections.

Regardless of the store number and location, Piggly Wiggly will always stand as tribute to the modernization and dedication of one man’s dream to revolutionize an industry. Plus, it’s just fun to say Piggly Wiggly.

"Grease" is returning to the big screen at AMC Theaters, and in memory of Olivia Newton-John, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research.

AMC CEO announced the beloved classic movie will play at more than 100 of the chain's theaters this weekend, according to FOX 5. Admission will only be $5, and $1 of every ticket sold will be donated to breast cancer research.

Olivia Newton-John, who stars in the musical alongside John Travolta, died on Aug. 8 after a long battle with the disease.

You can find out more on the FOX 5 Atlanta website.