Cooper-Young’s annual Porchfest was last Saturday, April 15, from 12-6 PM, and the neighborhood posted a big Thank You to Memphis for making it another…
Read More Thank You, Cooper-Young, for 40 porches, over 100 bands, Porchfest & Yard Sale.Tag: Cooper-Young
Heart and Soul: Cooper-Young Staycation
Heart and Soul: Cooper-Young Staycation Story and photos by Ken Billett In late April, Vicki and I spent a wonderful weekend exploring Overton Square and…
Read More Heart and Soul: Cooper-Young StaycationSecret Gardens on View at the Cooper-Young Garden Walk
Gardens are stories written in plants, hardscapes, water features, and sky blue patios. They are windows through which visitors can catch glimpses of their caretakers’…
Read More Secret Gardens on View at the Cooper-Young Garden WalkCooper-Young Community Farmers Market: More Than a Market
“There’s so much more to this than just a market” Sarah Turner, Market Manager for the CYCFM The Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market (CYCFG) is a…
Read More Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market: More Than a MarketCooper-Young Garden Walk 2022: Hats on to Gardeners!
The Cooper-Young Garden Club (CYGC) has announced the location, dates, and theme for its highly anticipated 2022 Cooper-Young Garden Walk, “Hats on to Gardeners,” which…
Read More Cooper-Young Garden Walk 2022: Hats on to Gardeners!Cooper-Young Porchfest 2022: A Musical Mecca
Words and photographs by Ken Billett Seated on the patio at Celtic Crossing, we placed our drink orders, then sat back to enjoy a warm,…
Read More Cooper-Young Porchfest 2022: A Musical MeccaArrow unveils a happening, energetic, and spectacular new space for creatives
With a grand opening this Saturday, September 18, Arrow Creative brings the spirit of the Memphis College of Art back to Midtown Masked or unmasked,…
Read More Arrow unveils a happening, energetic, and spectacular new space for creativesBurke’s Books: The State of the Store, News and Whatnot
From our friends at Burke’s Books The store is now open to the public. We are requiring that all customers wear a mask when entering.…
Read More Burke’s Books: The State of the Store, News and WhatnotDan Spector, Cooper-Young. COVID Claims a True Midtowner
Dan Spector, August 25, 1951 – March 31, 2020 As a writer, when someone passes away, we set aside our own feelings and write only…
Read More Dan Spector, Cooper-Young. COVID Claims a True MidtownerIf You’re Out, Look Up: Midtown Arboretums, Canopies of Trees Return
Deciduous Distancing need not apply as the weather warms up This spring, we are all hopefully doing our best to practice Safer at Home and…
Read More If You’re Out, Look Up: Midtown Arboretums, Canopies of Trees Return