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Garage punk legends headline Goner Fest 7

Garage punk legends headline Goner Fest 7

By Kasey Price Tickets are now on sale for Goner Records’ seventh annual international music festival taking place in venues throughout Memphis, September 22-26. Goner Fest 7 will include four evening showcases at the Hi-Tone, a Saturday afternoon ten band blowout at Murphy’s, opening and closing shows at the Goner Record Shop, and various daytime [...]

Beauty doesn’t have to cost a fortune

Beauty doesn’t have to cost a fortune

By Sydney Ashby By looking at September’s recipient of Yard of the Month, you would never guess that the beautiful Japanese maple began as a $6 twig over seventeen years ago. Brenda and Boomer Vance, who have lived at 2208 Nelson Avenue for twenty-one years and who have just recently renovated, have not only had [...]

In Memory of Steve Cardwell 1949-2010

In Memory of Steve Cardwell 1949-2010

He thought he could make a difference in the lives of others, and so he did. Steve Cardwell passed away August 19, in his home after a long battle with cancer. Steve was the husband of Maggie Cardwell, our CY community director. He was employed at Serenity Recovery Center as an Admissions Coordinator since 1998. [...]

August Memberships

By Maggie Cardwell The following memberships were received as of August 23. Memberships received after the 23rd will be listed in the next issue. The Cooper-Young Community Association is supported by paid memberships, and anyone is welcome to join and receive the benefits of membership, which include discounts to local businesses. Community Memberships Carol Baker [...]

Festival heat is on

Festival heat is on

By Kara Chamberlain The Cooper-Young Festival is the most anticipated event in Midtown. For years I have heard of the Festival and have known many to participate, but I have only attended the event once in my life. Before moving to Cooper-Young, I was a long-time resident of east Memphis near Germantown. While living there [...]

September events heat up the neighborhood

During these hot months I walk my dog, Bacon, early in the morning and late at night. The temperatures aren’t that much cooler but at least the sun isn’t bearing down. This early/late schedule isn’t just for my sake. Trust me, Bacon prefers these times too. Extreme temperatures are a good time to remind all [...]

Pop-Tab-Palooza benefiting the Ronald McDonald House

Pop-Tab-Palooza benefiting the Ronald McDonald House

By Peter Owen The Second Annual Pop-Tab-Palooza, sponsored by the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Memphis, is in full swing. Once again Cooper-Young is supporting the children and families of RMH by collecting the little aluminum tabs found on drink cans. The block that contributes the most pop tabs will win $100 courtesy of Beth and Steve Pulliam. [...]