Beginning next week, trash pick-up day will change for a lot of us in the city of Memphis. In an effort to make garbage collection more efficient, Memphis Solid Waste ... Read More

The 4th of July is just days away and there are lots of events going on all over the city to celebrate. If you haven't made plans yet, be sure ... Read More

Just over a year ago, I joyfully blogged about the fact that Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton had announced his resignation. Today, it is with equal joy but considerably more doubt, that ... Read More

Here is a bit of trivia for you. What do the crape myrtle and the dogwood have in common? They are the city’s official flower and tree, respectively. For years, ... Read More

I guess I'm out of the loop. Last year, when the Orpheum Theatre made the big announcement that Wicked would be in this season's line-up, I had no idea what ... Read More

Summer officially begins on Sunday but here in Memphis, it's felt like summer for weeks. The weather is warm, the kids are out of school, and the ice cream man ... Read More

In the past, slipping through a red light was unsafe, but soon it may also be costly. Sure, if you got caught running a red light, there would be a ... Read More

I will be the first to admit that I am an absolute wimp when it comes to dealing with the summer heat. Once the temperature hits about 80 degrees, I ... Read More

After severe storms ripped through Memphis and the Mid-South on Friday, blowing down trees and power lines, over 130,000 homes and businesses were left without power. The storm brought with ... Read More

It's official (almost). Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton has submitted paperwork to the Federal Election Commission to put him in the running for U.S. Congress for Tennessee's 9th District. Many thought ... Read More

Ever since the first summer I was married to my husband, the two of us have planned on visiting a pick-your-own farm. Each year we talk about going out and ... Read More

The St. Jude Classic will be held June 8-14, 2009 at TPC Southwind in Memphis. This annual golf tournament was formerly known as the Stanford St. Jude Championship. More than ... Read More

I was surprised to read in The Commercial Appeal today that city officials are making plans to revitalize the Raleigh area. After the renovation of the Raleigh Springs Mall (that ... Read More

Although it is about a month away, I am already getting emails from people looking for 4th of July events in Memphis. If you, too, are making your plans early, ... Read More

The only thing I like more than a good bargain is a good freebie. If you feel the same way, you won't want to miss Free Float Night at Sonic. ... Read More

I swear, every time I open up the newspaper these days, there is another story about handgun legislation. First, it was front page news when Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill ... Read More

Looking for some family-friendly activities to help pass the hot summer days? Once again, Malco Theaters all over the Mid-South are offering movies for kids at special days and times ... Read More