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...