djpeters
Sandhills
Ok, so I am going to add TN, MS, LA, TX, AR, and KY to the south.
Will everybody then be happy? (including the folks in those states).
Add TN and MS for sure.
TX is definitely not the south; everyone knows it's an entity to itself. Even most Texans admit that. Seems to fit in the southwest before it goes in the south. Plus, once you start barbeque-ing cows, you are out of the south.
AR and KY are not the south either. They are more midwest type of states with a few southern characteristics.
LA is really its own thing too with unique culture and geography. But I say adding it can be ok if necessary. Good buffer state in many ways.