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Memphis may not be home to the country's largest ball of twine or biggest tire swing, but it does have its share of odd local landmarks. Here's a list of 10 of our favorite roadside attractions: 1. The Sputnik In a town with a ton of great neon,…
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I Love Memphis once again has sent intrepid photographer Joey Miller out into the wilds of Beale Street Music Fest. Here's what he captured on Day Three. Click to check out Day One and Day Two.
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For some months now, Google has been working with folks at the Memphis CVB to put Memphis on the map in a different way. You're probably familiar with Google Street View, but Google Trekker takes that to the next level with 3D images, allowing…
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Like many of the best things in Memphis, the Jun Lee Trading Company doesn't look like much from the outside. The windows are covered with panels, the building is painted in dingy whites and browns and the main entrance (and parking) are in the…
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Hey, y'all. This afternoon, I have an announcement that I'm really excited about... Volunteer Odyssey is bringing back their Pop-Up Volunteer Parties for a second year! This is your chance to give back to Memphis and get yourself some free pizza.…
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Grit and grind. It’s everywhere! On towels, heard in sportscaster’s shows, and seen all around Memphis. The phrase ‘grit and grind,’ however was born out of an accidental moment of frustration in a Grizzlies game in 2011, but was rebranded and…
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Back in November, I asked y'all what should go in the empty space at the corner of Cooper and Young, which seems to be a tricky location for restaurants in the last few years. (Go here to read your answers.) Last week, a new place called Strano…
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I'm working on a post on some DIY Memphis-themed Halloween costumes for this week, but I'd love your input. Whether you're planning one this year or have an idea that you'd like to try eventually, I'd love to hear your ideas for great locally-…
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The Woodland Discovery Playground is so awesome that your kids will never look at a basic swing-set-and-slide the same way. The playground at Shelby Farms has slides, bouncing swings, climbing nests, water features, sandboxes, tree houses and more…
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Get lucky this Friday the 13th by winning tickets to Literacy Mid-South's annual Literatini. ***Congrats to Sarah McCormick and Whitney Williams for winning the ticket drawing. Thanks to everyone to commented. If you didn't win you can still buy…