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…
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Secret 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’…
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Cooper-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…
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Cooper-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…
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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,…
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Arrow 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,…
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Burke’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.…
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Dan 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…
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If 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…
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Mary Burns – Midtowner, Dreamer, Owner of Java Cabana
TRIBUTES Mary Ann “Penny” Burns | June 18, 1970 – October 4, 2019 By Mark Fleischer Mary Burns seemed like someone still trying to figure…
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