Category “Main Street”
July 24, 2015
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It’s been brought to my attention lately that many transplants and Memphians are sometimes not aware of all the good & fun stuff Memphis and West Tennessee has to offer. People these days, whether visitors or residents, don’t want to pay an arm and a leg to go see a concert or walk around a museum.  I’m here to tell you there is no need to pay, when you can go, see, hear for free. The other day someone told…

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September 5, 2014
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Everywhere we go we are surrounded by the past.  It’s not something we need to dwell on, but instead learn from it.  Buildings tend to hold the secrets and the history within their walls and it’s something that should be cherished.  You don’t have to be a Historic Preservationist to appreciate the plaster walls, a slate roof, flemish brick bond, or heart pine floors.  The beauty in these buildings are the details and craftsmanship.  They were designed to last over…

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July 25, 2014
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There is a new trend in the restaurant world…Farm to Table.  Other communities around the world in Asia, Africa, South America, Europe, all embrace the local produce and create unique eating experiences through what’s on hand.  These cultures go to local markets, pick up their produce, and return to the kitchen to cook. No longer do people want mass-produced foods and heavily hormone enriched proteins, but instead they turn towards organic, grass fed, local, and farm raised ingredients. Presently, Farmers’ Markets…

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May 5, 2014
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At 495 Tennessee Street, in what is known as  the newly revitalized South Main in downtown Memphis, sits a 19th century Romanesque factory building.  Dilapidated from the outside, inside holds a secret treasure. This diamond in the rough, has revitalized itself into one of the most exciting and unique beer gardens.  In this factory building known as the Tennessee Brewery, at one point brewed up to 250,000 barrels of Goldcrest 51 beer at the turn of the 20th century From…

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April 25, 2014
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  “Come see what’s growing on in beautiful downtown Ripley, TN.  Whether visiting our historic Art Deco Court House, browsing through the antique and gift shops, or enjoying a leisurely lunch with the locals, you will know why Ripley is called the “City of Hospitality.”                – Frankie McCord, Executive Director Primarily known for their famous tomatoes, Ripley, TN has a lot more to offer. With a revitalized downtown, the Main Street area has shops, entertainment, restaurants, and a Farmer’s Market surrounding…

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