Join the crowd at CY Night Out

Join the crowd at CY Night Out

By Patrick on February 27, 2010

By Tamara Walker
Drive, walk, or bike over to the largest entertainment district in Midtown for this month’s First Thursday Night Out in Cooper-Young. March 4th is the night when independent business owners dish out discounts on everything from inspirational art pieces to Gut Bomb pizzas to mocha lattes. The fun starts at 5 pm, and, [...]

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McLean underpass art project moves forward

McLean underpass art project moves forward

By Patrick on February 27, 2010

By Brad Gilmer
In the summer of 2008, the Cooper-Young Community Association Beautification Committee began discussing ways to combat the graffiti that had become increasingly prevalent in our neighborhood. While Cooper-Young prides itself on its art and diversity, most of the graffiti that was going up in the district mainly consisted of “tags” or signatures of [...]

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Turn trash into treasure at the 2nd Annual CY Community Yard Sale

Turn trash into treasure at the 2nd Annual CY Community Yard Sale

By Patrick on February 27, 2010

By Haynes Knight
On the last Saturday in April (Saturday, April 24th, this year) from 8 am–2 pm (rain or shine), the Cooper-Young Community Association is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Cooper-Young Community Yard Sale. There is no fee if you want to participate, but if you are a Cooper-Young Community Association member in good standing, you [...]

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Three new dining options opening in Cooper-Young

Three new dining options opening in Cooper-Young

By Patrick on March 1, 2010

By Emily Bishop
Dish closed at the end of January, and there are several longtime empty commercial buildings in our neighborhood. Not all is bitter at the intersection of Cooper and Young, though. Blue Fish reopened with a new owner and a new name, Grace Restaurant is launching au fond farmtable in the space next door [...]

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Improvements coming for Cooper Street

Improvements coming for Cooper Street

By Patrick on March 1, 2010

By Tamara Walker
The Cooper Young Business Association’s mission for the last year has been one of improving our business neighborhood and making the neighborhood into a more pedestrian-friendly place. After countless meetings and engineering drawings, success is in sight. Cooper Street will be receiving Federal funds that will pave the way for not only the [...]

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Evergreen winning energy contest

Evergreen winning energy contest

By Patrick on March 1, 2010

By Scout Anglin and Sutton Mora Hayes
About 30 people turned out at First Congregational Church on January 27th for the launch of The Smallest User campaign to reduce energy consumption in the neighborhood. The Smallest User is a partnership between Cooper-Young Development Corporation (CYDC), the Evergreen Historic District Association, MLGW, and The University of Memphis.
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