The first weekend in December means one thing in Memphis: it's marathon time. Assignment #279 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to run in (or cheer on those running in) the St. Jude Memphis Marathon and half marathon.
Every year, I publish a Holiday Gift Guide. It's coming out on Thursday and features a ton of great gifts from small local businesses. Today, though, take a few minutes to consider donating your time, cash or skills to one of the organizations listed here. They're all Memphis non-profits that could benefit from your generosity this holiday season (and year round).
If you’re gearing up for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, we’ve got the inside scoop on how to fuel your run and save while you’re at it.
From marathon-exclusive discounts to the best spots in Memphis to carb load before race day, this guide has everything you need to make the most of your marathon weekend.
Today in Memphis, we wake from our turkey hangovers for Tiger football wins, free car repairs for the needy and deserving, local cyber Monday sales and more.
Start your Thanksgiving weekend off right by getting basted with aristocrunk* rappers Lord T. & Eloise at the Hi-Tone tonight.
I wasn't sure what I was going to order when I stopped at Pho Saigon for lunch today. It was probably going to be pho, because at least half of my meals lately are. And then, I saw this diagram sitting on my table:
Memphian Sarah Petschonek is taking do-goodery to the next level: she's committed to volunteer for 30 different Memphis organizations in 30 days and chronicle her experiences on her blog, Confessions of a Volunteer, in order to inspire others to get involved.
Currently, Petschonek is about halfway through her marathon month of service. Here, she answers my questions about the project, inspiring others, and some of the stranger things she's done for the greater good.
Good news, readers: Memphis has two more Little Free Libraries.
The birdhouse-sized libraries are completely community run - stop by and grab a book to read for free, or drop off books you've already read for someone else to enjoy.
There's this one on New York, just a little bit north of Young Ave. When I stopped by this afternoon, it was completely stuffed with books.
Happy Monday!
Get your shortened work week started with news about the our awesome sports weekend, museum renovations, and an opportunity for local artists. Also, there's some good news for those of you traveling with Elvis snow globes.
