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,…
100 N. Main Renovations Looking Up: EDGE Approves $5 Million in Funds
EDGE Announces New Incentives, Fosters Progress Through Strategic Partnerships This week, the EDGE Board approved a $5 million loan as part of the overall capital…
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Central Gardens Home Tour: Carr, Vinton, and Melrose Showcase Six Stunning Homes
Central Gardens Announces 47th Annual Home & Garden Tour; Set for Sunday September 10th The organizers of the highly anticipated 47th Annual CGA Home &…
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Impassioned Code Enforcement in One Room
Every Year Hundreds Descend on Memphis to Learn about Code Enforcement By Zoë Dominguez In a crowded lecture hall of the University of Memphis Law…
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Elvis is My Co-Pilot
Word and photos by Ken Billett One unique advantage of living in Memphis, Tennessee, compared with other mid-sized American cities, is that everyone knows Memphis.…
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Tracing My Black Roots in Old Whitehaven
Following in the footsteps of her family and a well-known chronicler of old Whitehaven, the writer traces her roots in Memphis’s city to the south.…
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Voices of Tomorrow: The Importance of Youth Engagement in Local Voting
By Andre Dean, Dean & Associates The aspirations, dreams, and concerns of Memphis youth are invaluable and should be given the opportunity to actively contribute…
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Hidden History of the Orpheum, Part I: Origins
“Don’t Tear Down the Malco!” Urban renewal threats spark looks back at a rich history Urban renewal had crept its way to Beale Street. At…
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Planning & Development: Board of Adjustment applications for August 23rd
Board of Adjustment cases for Wednesday, August 23rd. Comments are due to the staff planner by 8AM Wednesday, August 18. From the Division of Planning…
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Porter Leath’s Home Finds Partner to Preserve Historic Orphanage Buildings
Porter Leath Home, the longtime supporting organization of Porter-Leath, recently completed the sale of its historic Manassas campus buildings to the Memphis and Shelby County…
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Playhouse on the Square Presents New Ticket Prices For All
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff and Playhouse on the Square Season Sponsor Dorothy O. Kirsch,…
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