Happy Third Birthday, I Love Memphis.

Happy Third Birthday, I Love Memphis.

Happy third birthday, I Love Memphis. You're now old enough to drink (in dog years).

Blog birthday cakes!

In August, 2009, I made a thing.

When I started, I didn't know what that thing was going to be, only that it was going to be called I Love Memphis and exist on the internet. I thought maybe 10 people would read it, and two of them would be my parents.

Three years later, I Love Memphis has become way more than just my job. It's a blog, it's a 24-hour civic advice hotline, it's my love letter to this amazing place and all of the people in it. And none of it would be possible without you.

Thank you to everyone who reads what I write. Thank you to everyone who has ever sent me a tip, an idea, an offer for a guest post or a suggestion. Thank you to everyone who has corrected me (seriously - this is a one-lady operation, and sometimes, I need it). Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to talk to me, say hello, or email me. Thank you to everyone who has said yes when I've emailed you with some strange request at some weird hour. You guys are the best, and I'm crazy humbled by how many of you there are and how much you're willing to share with me.

Specifically, I'd like to thank my bosses, Regena and Bob, for only saying no when they absolutely have to. Also, big hugs to John J. for helping me eat most of the meals (and for the unending moral support), to the Women of Mass Destruction for being so awesome and patient, and to my mom for everything (and the Tiger basketball tickets).

Who wants cake?

I'm serious. Let's go get cake or beers or something to celebrate.

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Alfred Sumrall
On behalf of myself, Ben Affleck, Kerri Walsh, Carl Edwards, and the late Julia Child, Happy 3rd Birthday, I Love Memphis Blog.  You picked a most excellent day to launch it. 
August 15, 2012 1:44pm
Suzanne Johnston
You ROCK Kerry.  Happy Birthday to the ilovememphisblog!
August 15, 2012 1:51pm
Josée
Kerry, No wonder this website is now three years old! You are the reason why it's so awesome! You are very-well informed about everything going on in Memphis. Your blog is very welcoming, full of infos and very useful. Plus, you spread happiness everywhere you go! Even the tiniest event seems cool whenever you write about it. When I visited Memphis last year, your blog was my #1 reference. Continue your great work, Kerry. You are awesome! :)
August 15, 2012 2:47pm
Carnival Food …
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KERRY & WE LOVE YOU GIRL!!!! YOU PUT CARNIVAL FOOD ON THE TOP.  
August 15, 2012 2:52pm
sally
I LOVE your blog. My family moved here a year ago, and it's been great to discover the city with a lot of help from I Love Memphis. Thanks for all your hard work!
August 15, 2012 3:09pm
E
Congrats on 3 years, and making a thing that both you and others love. No better feeling in the world. 
August 15, 2012 3:27pm
Lee
I'm down with beer! In fact I'll buy you three for the 3rd anniversary!
August 15, 2012 5:29pm
Anthony Coley
You and the site are awesome! Happy Birthday!
August 15, 2012 5:47pm
Keshia
Have a fantabulous time celebrating!  
August 15, 2012 6:02pm
Bob
Congratulations! Here's to many more. Cheers!
August 16, 2012 9:27am
Andrew
Congratulations! I love this blog!
August 16, 2012 2:45pm
WEVL 89.9
Happy birthday!
August 16, 2012 10:31pm