Just saw on your profile that you are from AL. I spent a couple of great years there as an international student. Loved the place, made some great lifelong friends, and learned a lot about the Civil War/War between the States from the Southern perspective.
In fact, I miss the place so much that I am going back in 2 weeks to catch Auburn's first football game of the season.
I'm down on the SW side of the state - outside of Mobile. I love the place too. I've only been here for about ten years, but plan on retiring here as soon as the piggybank will accomodate. Have fun at the Tigers' game! Alas, my favorite Tigers come in Purple and Gold!