Local Services

Driving The Dream™

Memphis unites to break cycle of generational poverty Article by Jeannie Tabor In Memphis, where nearly one in five residents lives below the federal poverty line, a powerful collaboration is changing lives. Driving The Dream™ (DTD) , a United Way of the Mid-South (UWMS) initiative, is on a mission to eradicate generational poverty through education, healthcare access, job placement, financial management and mental health support. Launched softly in 2016 and fully established by 2018, DTD...

Food + Beverage

Dip Giving

When then turkey is not quite done, take a dip Article by Margaret Ledbetter | Photography by Amy Threadgill While Thanksgiving is typically associated with turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, dips are a far more versatile offering and buy time while the turkey roasts and rests. Dips serve as appetizers, side dishes or even casual main attractions for football fans waiting on the main act. Thanksgiving dips bring together seasonal flavors, comforting textures and communal eating, making them a...

Home + Design

Mound City: Built for Celebrations

From ancient mounds to modern milestones, Mound City welcomes every gathering Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Sarah Voigt Just across the Mississippi River in Arkansas, Mound City blends historical significance with modern charm as a farm, event space and vacation destination. Both the Trail of Tears and the Esperanza Trail pass through the property, designating it as a historical landmark. The settlement was named for the nine ceremonial Native American mounds built by the Pacaha...

Shopping

Store Credit

Thank you Edition: Holiday Hostess Gifts Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Amy Threadgill Kick off your holiday shopping with a wink this year. If you’re hunting hostess and thank-you gifts, think local. Resist the siren song of “add to cart,” and instead - tick through that list IRL . Catch-up with your shopkeepers. Walk in somewhere new to you. Each purchase can tell a tiny, neighborhood story. It’s a great way to share some of the best of Memphis while saying: Thank You...

Home + Design

Reverent Renovation

A past preserved and present redefined with Lindsey Black Interiors Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Joseph Bradshaw “There is nothing like a before ,” says designer Lindsey Black of Lindsey Black Interiors . “Don’t get me wrong, a beautifully styled after is wonderful, and it’s the goal. But the before is the problem solving and puzzle work. It’s why I love our job.” Lindsey and her team, Mary Katherine Rose and Lauren Solomito, have learned that this starting point is...

Food + Beverage

Felicia Suzanne's is Back!

Article by Madison Rhodes | Photography by Sarah Voigt You probably know Felicia Suzanne’s Restaurant, or FSR, as a downtown Memphis staple. For twenty years, the restaurant catered to the trolley-lined pedestrian street of North Main. After a hiatus, it’s back in a new location and better than ever. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Clay Schuchardt and Felicia Suzanne Willett-Schuchardt, the new restaurant reflects them both. Felicia says, “This space is more than a restaurant –...

Travel

The Southern Soul of Italy

Sunny Peaks and Sicilian Swagger Article by Anna Gsanger Like its counterpart in the United States, southern Italy has a less dense population, is known to be sun-kissed, and is dotted with villages and farms that embody the agricultural soul of Italy. The mountains and hills are characterized by heat, both from the sun and several volcanoes, adding to the unpredictability of this portion of Italy’s Boot. When in southern Italy, the road signs are like polite suggestions, and lanes are...

Food + Beverage

Coffee Shop Roundup

A caffeinated tour through Memphis's most unique and inviting coffee spots Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Uday Sripathi What better way to judge the state of affairs in your city than a roundup of local coffeehouses. Whether you aim to hold a meeting, gather with friends or spend some quiet time with a tasty beverage and a good book, Memphis offers a wide variety of enticing spots. We offer a few choices to satisfy your caffeine craving from downtown to east Memphis. With hot...

Event Planning + Services

Fall Florals: A Bounty of Beauty

Inspiring Centerpieces from Rachel Johnson, Dreamscape Florals and Tastemaker, Mimsie Crump Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Bonner Morgan Rachel Johnson of Dreamscape Florals loves the unexpected when creating organic farm-to-table looks. Emphasis on farm . She counts The Flower Farm in Arlington as a favorite micro-farm in the city for flowers. These arrangements also include a harvest from the Cordova International Farmer’s Market and a trip through a friend’s home...

Home + Design

Inviting Kitchens

Article by Amy Birdsong Golden Design your kitchen as a welcoming room, where utility yields to atmosphere. We visited these designer kitchens for major inspiration. “No matter what -  everyone always ends up in the kitchen,” says Jessie Cate, of M.Cate Interiors. “I love a showstopper range, but it feel like putting a car in your living room,” she admits. Here, Jessie layers cabinetry with two different hues of white oak for dimension. The tower cabinetry hugs the range to soften the space...