By on May 30, 2010
By Ryne Hancock The great Southern writer Thomas Wolfe once saida person couldn’t go home again. If one did, they would try to capture the same childhood glory, the same old forms and systems of things that were from that place, only to see that those things as well as who they are as a [...]
Posted in Community News | Tagged life |
By on May 30, 2010
By: Kyle Wagenschutz Proudly, Cooper-Young is a neighborhood in Memphis where everything is done a little different. Niche shopping, eclectic dining experiences, and a bustling atmosphere of excitement help make this neighborhood stand out among all others in Memphis. These are a few of the reasons why residents move to this neighborhood, and why local [...]
Posted in Business, Community News, Green/Eco | Tagged bike, Business, pedestrian |
By on May 30, 2010
By Lurene Kelley Peabody Elementary has been in the heart of this neighborhood long before the community was called “Cooper-Young,” but is the school really in the hearts of CY residents? That’s the question school administrators would like its neighbors and local business owners to answer with a resounding ‘yes’… and some money, ideas, and [...]
Posted in Community News, Education, Goings On! | Tagged Business, Peabody Elementary, volunteering |
By on May 30, 2010
By Kim Buie and Dr. D. Jackson Maxwell We are well into the summer months. Families are enjoying the weather, and the outdoor activities are abound. While this is the case, as parents, we would be remiss to abandon all learning. The school year will once again be starting before we know it. Here are [...]
Posted in Community News, Education | Tagged Education, kids |
By on May 30, 2010
By Bill Bullock This is the fourth in a series of articles on energy use and practical information to help a resident of Memphis make wise decisions regarding ways to lower energy consumption and overall utility costs. Previous articles have dealt with heating, water use, and air conditioning – some of your largest energy users. [...]
Posted in Education, Green/Eco | Tagged eco, green, smallest user |
By on May 28, 2010
1. Dee and Bob Sanders of Young Ave recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in their hometown Columbia, SC to renew their vows and have a party thrown for them by their three children! The minister officiating the ceremony is a family member of Dee’s, and he actually married the happy couple the first time [...]
Posted in Community News, Society | Tagged Society |
By on May 28, 2010
By Robert Tom The vacant Union Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, a historic building on the National Register of Historic Places, sits under a sales contract with CVS Caremark drugstores. CVS Caremark Corp. runs a chain of over 7,000 CVS drugstores throughout the country. Walgreens recently purchased the Ike’s Pharmacy across the street setting up a [...]
Posted in Business, Community News | Tagged Business, Construction, Memphis Heritage |
By on May 28, 2010
By Christie Gilmer When Lori Greene, her sister Sue Easley, and their friend Robin Rodriguez first came up with the idea for the Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market last fall, their plans were ambitious. Not only did they want to start a new farmers market in Midtown, but they also wanted to make sure their venture [...]
Posted in Community News, Food, Goings On!, Green/Eco | Tagged Community News, CYFM, Farmer's Market |
By on May 28, 2010
By Nannette Davis Join Toad Hall Antiques for their complimentary decorating class Thursday, June 3rd. Local designer Michael Taylor is taking on any decorating amateurs in his Accessorizing 101 class: Basic to Beautiful. Learn how to accessorize and develop beautiful pieces that create the perfect ambiance for your home by using simple, everyday materials. Bring [...]
Posted in Goings On! | Tagged CY Night Out, Decorating |
By on May 28, 2010
By Shelley Thomas Have you found yourself attending other neighborhood 4th of July parades and celebrations? Well, no longer! The entire Cooper-Young community will be hosting it’s own 4th of July Parade! Monday, July 5th starting at 10 am, set up and start of the parade will be behind Peabody School. Dress up your bicycles, [...]
Posted in Community News, Events, Goings On! | Tagged holidays, Parade |
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