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Holiday Prep (901 Style)
With the holidays fast approaching, we all have a lot to get ready for and Memphis gives us a lot of great ways to prep. Economic recovery for small businesses is just as important as ever so we’ve lined up some great ways you can make an impact while buying local as much as you can this holiday season!
The Peabody Hotel
The iconic Peabody Hotel downtown is known for it’s famous ducks (and rightfully so), but there’s much more to this historic Memphis staple!
Memphis Makes Me: Want to Get Moving
When it’s really truly Fall in Memphis, there’s hardly anything better. The mornings and evenings are cool, the days are mild and the trees lining North and East Parkways are on fire with autumn color. It’s the best time to get out and discover the city’s many great walking and running paths, to start training for your next community race or just develop some good habits that get your body out and moving.
It Might Be Time for a Home Refresh If...
Now might be the perfect time for a simple home refresh. We’ve got some ideas on quick and delightful ways to liven up your space!
Hidden Mems (Neighborhood Edition!): Vollintine Evergreen
The Vollintine Evergreen neighborhood, nestled in the heart of Memphis, is a beautiful microcosm of our city!
Getting Creative with Hosting (Social Distance Style)
Disproportionately affected throughout the pandemic, many senior citizens have experienced the worst of isolation and detachment. As the weather begins to cool down with the arrival of fall, hosting a party in your outdoor space is the perfect way to provide some fun and fellowship. Here are few tips for throwing a great party with safety precautions in mind!
Back-To-You
Even if it’s not Back-to-School time for you, this August season is a great time to look around your home and decide how to bring it "Back-to-You." Let's look at some creative ideas on how to get a new perspective on your home design and organization!
Robert Church & Mary Church Terrell
One of the first African-Amerian millionaires, Robert Reed Church, Sr., left his mark in Memphis as a champion for our community. His commitment to education and financial stability for all Memphians has rightfully made him a local and national icon, but he also left his greatest legacy in his daughter, Mary Church Terrell.
Get Loud! Concert Series
Free summer concerts in Memphis have been a tradition for years. After our sad 2020 Summer, we eagerly awaited any news of normalcy from the city’s musical powers this year, and they did not disappoint. On the blog this week we take a look at the Get Loud! Free Concert Series, which has been offering the cream of the crop in way of musical entertainment. The venue is perfectly Memphis and the experience is just what we love the most.
Memphis Makes Me ... See The Possibilities
Memphis has always boasted an abundance of innovators and visionaries. The “can-do” spirit of some of our most famous leaders has trickled down into our community at large, ingraining a determination and creative energy into the very fabric of the city.
Victorian Village
Known as “Victorian Village”, this avenue in Memphis displays a number of homes built in the mid-nineteenth century in a traditional Victorian style. The mansions’ facades are untouched by modernity, offering a special glimpse back into the style and gracious living of Memphis’ most affluent community during the 1800s.
Broad Avenue Arts District
What is now known as a staple of the local arts, restaurant, and business communities, Broad Avenue was at once in danger of slipping into a forgotten part of town. If you haven't been there recently, this weeks article will definitely make you want to stop by and see all Broad has to offer!
Historic Homes
One of the best ways to dive into the roots of a city is to visit its historical homes. Their walls preserve footprints of what used to be, giving a first-hand account of the old soul of the city. In this weeks blog post we take a look at 2 of the many historic homes in our city.
Memphis Marks: Elmwood Cemetery
Take a look at an unlikely treasure trove of the rich history of Memphis: Elmwood Cemetery. It’s beautiful grounds holds the stories of Memphians who have built the structure and culture of our city: from the famous to the infamous, and everyone in between.
Memphis Makes Me ... Crave BBQ
It’s the source of deep pride, longstanding tradition, Saturday afternoon cravings, bragging rights, and the occasional family feud: Memphis barbecue.