This month, the Overton Park Conservancy (OPC) is asking for public input as the group continues the comprehensive planning effort that began in 2018. “It’s…
View More Thru Nov. 30, Overton Park Conservancy seeks public input with park’s east side “Zone 1” planning effort
Annual Mojo of Midtown Awards kicks off Sept. 30 with virtual happy hours to ‘maximize the mojo’ Updated from the February, 2020 announcement The annual…
View More MidtownMemphis.org announces virtual Wednesday “Happy Hour” 2020 MOJO Awards
“Selfie” homes help highlight the neighborhood’s diverse architectural styles, hidden gems and landmarks alike Jim Williamson, in his introduction to the neighborhood’s architectural guide Central…
View More Home Tour Detour: Hidden gems in Central Gardens
“The Central Gardens Home & Garden Tour is an anticipated event every fall, we’ve been doing it annually for (40+) years, and it’s something that…
View More SB 30 Episode 57: Home Tour ‘Detour’ with Central Garden’s Nancy Knight
‘Tour Detour’ dials back into a rich archive for a clever, ‘selfie’-guided way to enjoy the neighborhood’s historic homes beginning Sunday, September 13 and running…
View More Home Tour Detour: Central Gardens goes digital for 2020
A History of Memphis’ Most Maligned Street INTRODUCTION Union Avenue. The very name strikes shudders and grumblings among drivers, pedestrians and business owners alike. Today’s…
View More Union Avenue Anthology. Introduction: Whatever Happened to Union Avenue?
With spikes in pandemic, Cooper Young board cancels 33rd festival to protect community health and safety. It seemed almost a forgone conclusion, the canceling of…
View More “Our beloved CYFest has been canceled. See you in 2021.”
Editor’s note: Originally published July 1, 2019, this little gem of an article, which seems to harken back to a bygone era, was written by…
View More The Dogs Are Running The Show
Love List days 50 and 59 By Brantley Ellzey Villa Belleair Day 59 February 28. I was driving east on Poplar yesterday enjoying the first…
View More Love List 2020, Days 50 & 59: Ellfrow and Villa Belleair
Feature image: A Craftsman Bungalow-style home with ornate spiral pillars in Vollintine-Evergreen. VECA is seeking a landmarks designation for the V&E area to preserve its…
View More Vollintine-Evergreen seeks landmark designation to preserve its unique history and aesthetic