Home + Design

Smarter Tools for Back-to-School

Simple, practical technology picks to help students learn, stay organized and stay safe. Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Uday Sripathi Since founding Gattas Home Innovations in September 2019, local business owner George Gattas has built his company around helping clients find the technology products that best fit their needs. As families prepare for a new school year, he understands how difficult it can be to sort through the many devices, apps and tools marketed to children and...

Home Services

The Croft Show

One Family's Dream Becomes a Reality August 20-23 Article by Jeannie Tabor Exciting ideas often begin as a simple conversation between two people with a shared vision. For Anna Grace Green and her father, Tom Green III, that conversation sparked an event that is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated gatherings in the Mid-South. The Croft Show, held at Mallard’s Croft, the family’s property, in Byhalia, Mississippi, is part open-air market, part weekend getaway and entirely unlike...

Real Estate

A Home's Best Friend

The Ware Jones team shares the places, spaces and personalities that make life with their dogs feel like home. Article by Kit Garrott | Photography by Sarah Voigt For many of us, a house doesn’t feel like home until there’s a dog waiting at the door, ready for a walk, a game of fetch or a spot on the couch. In Memphis, dogs are part of the family. They join us on neighborhood strolls, hunting adventures and trips to the park—and, somehow, they often end up being the ones in charge. We asked...

Home + Design

Dorms by Design

With Finley Lane, Neely MaKinster is proving that a college dorm can feel just as thoughtful as home. Article by Kit Garrott | Photography by Sarah Voigt Move-in day has come a long way from matching bed-in-a-bag sets and plastic drawer towers. Today’s college students arrive on campus with Pinterest boards, saved Instagram posts and TikTok inspiration in hand, dreaming of a space that’s every bit as stylish as the bedroom they’re leaving behind. Helping bring those dreams to life is Memphis...

Arts + Culture

Dog Parks in Memphis

You can teach an old dog new tricks! Article by Anna Gsanger | Photography by Sarah Voigt I love my dog. Romeo is a 10-year old miniature poodle. He is cute, cuddly, energetic, crazy talkative and not always great with other dogs. Over the past two years, my husband and I have taken different tactics to help him socialize.  My husband tried training through the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. Romeo learned new tricks (he can choose between blue and yellow plates!) and some self...

Arts + Culture

Extracurriculars for Grown Ups

Back to School Edition Article by Amy Birdsong Golden Back-to-school season isn’t just for students—it's for grown-ups too.  No pop quizzes or homework. This course selection can help you sharpen a hobby, upgrade a craft or use a different part of your brain from your day job. For those who wish they could get off the sidelines, Memphis Sports and Entertainment Center has adult rec leagues for basketball, volleyball and flag football. The facility is top-notch, and all skill levels are...

Arts + Culture

Memphis Is Building More Than a Museum

Three voices behind a new cultural landmark taking shape on the Mississippi Article by Christian Owen | Photography by Sarah Voigt Memphis has always known the power of culture. Music became the city’s language. Its geography was shaped by the Mississippi River. Its moral gravity was defined by civil rights history. Now, with startling ambition, the city is beginning yet another transformation, one that’s rooted not solely in nostalgia but in cultural reinvention. In December 2026, the...

Local Services

Stories that Heal

How Virginia Murphy and Everystory are helping Memphis youth build empathy and resilience through storytelling. Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Sarah Voigt For nearly two decades, Virginia Reed Murphy has used the power of storytelling to heal Memphis. As the founder of Everystory, formerly known as Playback Memphis, Murphy has built a nonprofit rooted in the belief that people change when they feel genuinely seen and heard. In classrooms, community centers and performance spaces...

Arts + Culture

Brantley Ellzey: Building Beauty from the Unexpected

From magazine pages to sculptural forms, Brantley Ellzey reveals beauty hidden within everyday materials. Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Sarah Voigt, Chip Pankey Photography Born and raised in Osceola, Arkansas, artist Brantley Ellzey has built a distinctive career by finding beauty and possibility in unexpected places. Best known for his intricate mixed-media works, Brantley transforms magazine pages into sculptural compositions by rolling, layering and assembling them into richly...

Food + Beverage

It's Tomato Time

Pack a pantry full of sunshine Article by Margaret Ledbetter | Photography by Bonner Morgan Canning tomatoes is more than just a kitchen task—it’s a seasonal ritual that connects generations. Every summer, as gardens overflow with ripe, juicy tomatoes, Memphis families and friends gather in home kitchens to preserve the harvest. The process ensures that the taste of summer can be enjoyed in soups, stews and sauces long after the last tomato vine withers. Tomatoes thrive in the long, hot...