Radio Days
By Robert Lanier, While young people today may not know that an old-time radio was once like a piece of furniture in virtually every household,…
The Shoals — Music Magic
Words and Photos by Ken Billett “Here in the middle of the studio is one of the most famous pianos in all of music.” The…
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Neighborhood Theaters: The Normal
By Robert A. Lanier I suppose that, in most cities of any size, there is no longer such a thing as a “neighborhood” movie theater.…
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When it was The Malco: Hidden History of the Orpheum, Part II
On the occasion of its 95th birthday, Part II of our series on the History of the Orpheum To generations of Memphians, it was simply…
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Union Avenue Anthology. Introduction: Where have you gone, Union Avenue?
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…
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Union Avenue – Central Gardens’ Once-Beloved Main Street
This story was originally published in October, 2017 Directly north of Central Gardens, Union Avenue has for generations served as its de facto Main Street.…
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The End of WW II
By Robert A. Lanier I am certain that everyone who is old enough remembers what they were doing when they learned that World War II…
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Catching Up with an Old Friend: A Pictorial Love Letter to The Pink Palace
words and pictures by Ken Billett Riding the escalator up to the mezzanine area on the second level, the Grind City Picks display filled a…
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Toy Drive Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis is preparing for its annual ‘Toy Drive’, presented by BNSF Railway.…
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Downtown Commission: A new Hotel Chisca rooftop sign included in November 1st Design Review Board Applications
Newly-restored rooftop signage for The Hotel Chisca is among the two applications being reviewed for the November meeting of the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Design Review…
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Hotel, Mixed-Use for 100 N. Main among Land Use Applications for November
Among 15 cases for November, 100 North Main, LLC has submitted an application (SUP 2023-023: DOWNTOWN) to convert Memphis’s tallest office building to mixed-use, including…
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