March-2015
What Was the Walkathon Marathon?
Newspapers announced an “International Walkathon Marathon” in 1933. What was it, exactly? Read more
Andrea Zucker
Staxtacular, Stax Museum of American Soul Music
SunTrust presented Staxtacular, an evening to benefit the Soulsville Foundation, at the Stax Museum of American Soul on February 7, 2015. Billed as “A New Spin on a Classic Groove,” the event was bett... Read more
Don Perry
“Inside Memphis Business” CEO of the Year Awards
Inside Memphis Business, the magazine formerly known as MBQ, hosted its fourth annual “CEO of the Year” luncheon at the Memphis Botanic Garden on January 28, 2015. This year’s honorees were Jeff Webb ... Read more
Bruises and All
Thirty years after their run to the Final Four, the 1984-85 Memphis Tigers are unforgettable. Read more
Artist Profile: Kate Bradley
Kate shares the mission behind her work, her passion for Memphis, and how she’s begun building a successful career as an artist. Read more
Memphis Is One of the Best Cities To Begin a Startup
Social innovation, talent, and “the cool factor” are all important pieces for success. Read more
Photos by Justin Fox Burks
Midtown’s Ecco Serves Stylish, Delicious, and Affordable Food for Saturday Brunch
We went to a surprise birthday brunch at Ecco on Overton Park recently and immediately wanted to go back on our own the following weekend. On our second visit, nothing we ate for Saturday brunch was m... Read more
photo courtesy “Memphis Hotel and Motel Guide”
Lost Memphis: Imperial Lanes
Imperial Lanes wasn’t just a bowling alley, but a complete community center. Read more
Winners Announced for 2015 Fiction Contest
David Wesley Williams has been named the grand-prize winner of the 2015 Memphis Magazine Fiction Contest for his story “Itta Bena Slim.” Readers might know this author better simply as David Williams... Read more
Photo by Justin Fox Burks
Here’s Jennifer Chandler’s Easy and Delicious Recipe for Pesto Pasta Salad
If you grow basil in your garden, then you are probably like me this time of year: sorting through the back of your freezer for any leftover basil from last summer’s pesto-making frenzy. Thrilled t... Read more
The Two Best Songs About Memphis You’ve Never Heard
It’s long been rumored that Memphis is mentioned in the lyrics of more songs than any other city in the world. Although I can’t verify that claim with any degree of certainty, it seems reasonable, and... Read more
Five Things To Do This Weekend in Memphis March 27th-29th
Happy Thursday! Daffodils, tulips, roses, and cherry blossoms are blooming in our local gardens, the Easter bunny hid his eggs in the cemetery, and a rodeo rolled into town. Yes sirs and ma’ams, it’s a Memphis kind of weekend. Read more
The Bridge’s Two-Year Anniversary Celebration
Rhodes student-founded street paper uplifts the homeless. Read more
Shelby Farms Park Claims Victory
The first hints of a long-anticipated Memphis spring are in the air and soon enough the outdoorsy among us will be itching to get back to nature. The premier spot for fresh air, though, may not be a s... Read more
Dems, GOP To Name New Local Party Heads
SCDP delegates will meet on Saturday, GOP convention will take place on Sunday. Read more
Photos by Justin Fox Burks
Rizzo’s Diner Settles Into Its New Home on South Main
The tables filled quickly during the first Saturday night at the new Rizzo’s Diner, with Grizzlies fans eating quickly before the game and others settling in for a couple of hours. No liquor license y... Read more
