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Helen Eubanks - McKellar Lake Water Ski Marathon Contender
Only 16 years old, this girl took second-place in the grueling endurance competitions held at McKellar Lake. more
Sep 19, 2017 2:00 PM Ask Vance
More Images from the McKellar Lake Water Ski Marathons
James Simpson's family has saved artifacts from the races their father participated in. more
Sep 8, 2017 12:00 PM Ask Vance
The "Vicious Beast" of Memphis -- The Doughboy Statue in Overton Park
This World War One memorial caused controversy when it was first unveiled in Overton Park. more
Aug 30, 2017 3:30 PM Ask Vance
The End of the Lovin' Kate Adams Riverboat
The Kate Adams was one of the Mississippi River's most famous steamboats. more
Aug 17, 2017 5:00 PM Ask Vance
The Ford Motor Company Robbery of 1921
A botched payroll robbery is still considered one of the most famous crimes in Memphis history. more
Aug 15, 2017 3:00 PM Ask Vance
How a 1931 Cadillac from Memphis' Southern Motors Ended up in Australia
Australia is now home to a vintage Cadillac purchased from a Memphis dealership in 1931. more
Aug 3, 2017 12:00 PM Ask Vance
Dave Pierson, Owner of Vieux Chalet and Chip 'n' Dale's Antique Mall, Dies at 76
Tucked away in an unlikely location on Summer was one of the top restaurants in Memphis. more
Jul 30, 2017 3:00 PM Ask Vance
Digger O'Dell — Buried For Good This Time
He made the news by being buried alive as a stunt. Here's where he's buried for good. more
Jul 28, 2017 12:00 PM Ask Vance
Charles Lindbergh's Visit to Memphis in 1927
Memphis was one of the stops on the world-famous aviator's cross-country tour. more
Jul 26, 2017 2:00 PM Ask Vance
Remembering Monk - Real Name: Tony Cassatta
One of the most famous Memphians you probably never knew. more
Jul 24, 2017 2:00 PM Ask Vance 3 Comments
Ask Vance: Vieh’s Bakery & The American Company
A beloved but vanished bakery and a mystery on a tin of talcum powder. more
Jul 13, 2017 10:00 AM Ask Vance 2 Comments
Tommy O'Brien: America's Greatest Champion Cowboy
Best known for operating the Overton Park Circus, Tommy O'Brien had other claims to fame. more
Jun 26, 2017 10:00 PM Ask Vance
Lost Memphis: The Bergville Cafe
This little restaurant once stood on Union Avenue, in the heart of Memphis' "Auto Row." more
Jun 22, 2017 5:00 PM Ask Vance
Lost Memphis: Schilling Lincoln-Mercury on Union
Neal Schilling opened one of Memphis' most beautiful car dealerships. more
Jun 15, 2017 5:00 PM Ask Vance 1 Comments
Ask Vance: Tommy O’Brien's Trained Animals
The inside story of the Overton Park Zoo's daily animal show. more
Jun 8, 2017 12:00 PM Ask Vance
Lost Memphis: Mulford Jewelers
Mulford Jewelers was one of Memphis' best-known jewelry stores. more
Jun 1, 2017 10:00 PM Ask Vance
Lost Memphis: The Bomah Shopping Center
The Bomah Shopping Center offered something for everyone in 1949. more
May 24, 2017 12:00 PM Ask Vance 1 Comments
Drink "Electrified" Water!
An old ad from the 1920s urged Memphians to drink a curious beverage. more
May 15, 2017 3:00 AM Ask Vance 2 Comments
Lost Memphis: Messick High School
Elizabeth Messick was the namesake for one of Shelby County's oldest — and fondly remembered — schools. more
May 11, 2017 3:00 AM Ask Vance
Ask Vance: Siena College & Gilmore Seafood Cafe
A Memphis college that is no longer with us, and the early history of a Midtown seafood café. more
May 5, 2017 12:00 PM Ask Vance
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