Shop Local: Mbabazi House of Style

owner of mbabazi shop posing in a green and black dress in the shop

Kim Thomas visits Mbabazi(House of Style) a hidden gem on Broad Avenue. 

The next time you find yourself in search of traditional and cultural African wear and accessories, or you’re looking to find a unique gift for a loved one or friend, consider popping into Mbabazi (House of Style). Mbabazi(House of Style) is a Fair Trade business committed to advocating African designs, and they specialize in clothing that celebrates the creative and colorful nature of African design through modern fashion.

Memphis Hot Wing Trail: The Best Chicken Wings In Memphis

Wing Guru | Alex Shansky

20 Best Chicken Wing Spots In Memphis

You can smoke them, fry them, bread them, toss them in sauce, season them, eat them down to the bone, lick your fingers, and argue about them passionately. They are Memphis hot wings. Memphis is the chicken wing capital of the South – you could make the argument Memphis is the hot wing capital of the world, maybe excluding Buffalo-style.

Tuesday News Update: Hot Air Balloons, Positive Press, Disney at Graceland...Ain't It Good?!

colorful hot air balloons floating through blue sky

There's a lot of good news in Memphis! Here are this week's highlights. 

If you need a soundtrack while you read this quick roundup of positive and happy stories from around Memphis—check out our theme song, “Ain’t It Good?!”, by Eddie Floyd and Mavis Staples.

Shop Local: Kittie Kyle

row of colorful warm colored blouses at boutique

Lovers of luxury shopping and fresh-off-the-runway styles will love Kittie Kyle boutique in East Memphis.

Kittie Kyle is a chic women's boutique that specializes in timeless, unique designer clothing and accessories. 

Whether you are shopping for resort pieces for travel or a night out on the town, Kittie Kyle has been a go-to boutique for luxury shopping in Memphis since it opened its doors back in the early 80s (it's named after the great aunt of the founding sisters).