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Before there were six lanes of car traffic on Union Avenue, there were trains. West Tennessee's first railroad ran along what is now Union Ave., and the first depot stood where the Commercial Appeal's offices are now. "Organized in 1835, the…
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From the complimentary cocktail at check-in to the stylish and playful vibe, Moxy Memphis is the perfect hotel for a staycation-especially for those that are young at heart. Moxy recently invited me to come out and see what the hotel was all about…
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I've mentioned it a few times over the last few months, but today's the day! Horray! Today, we get to take down the old "Memphis: home of the South's second best barbecue" and replace it with a new billboard that features the I Love Memphis…
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Born of the desire to showcase Memphians who take coffee to the next level, The Grind City Coffee Expo is back for another year of caffeination and community. At Wiseacre Brewing's downtown taproom on Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,…
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As I said a few weeks ago, unless you've just returned to Memphis from a lunar trip or haven't used the Internet or social media until now (in which case, welcome!) you're probably very familiar with the events going on at the old Tennessee…
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Star and Micey are releasing their brand spankin' new debut record at Neil's on Saturday night. The record is being released by legendary local wonder label, Ardent. Check out this video of the band talking about what it's like to record at Ardent…
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This afternoon, a funny thing happened on the Internet. Splish and Binti, the Memphis Zoo's two female hippos, got a Twitter Account. I know what you're thinking... how can a hippopotamus use social media? Do they even have opposable thumbs? Well…
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It's not even June, and it's going to feel like about 99 degrees today in Memphis. But no worries, we've got splash pads and pools open and plenty of options for alcohol-free drinks (ok...some are more treats than drinks) to keep you cool and…
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One of the joys of democracy is electing other people - usually more qualified people - to handle the larger public good. These people, especially at the city level, have their hands pretty full. But I have to wonder what caused Memphis' past city…
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On No Menu Monday, you'll eat what Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman cook, and you will like it. On the last Monday of every month, Andy and Michael open their restaurant, Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, for a special mystery dinner. You pay a flat…