Life + Culture

Thank You Notes

When in Doubt, Write Article and Photography by Madison Rhodes Lund Every child in the South is trained in a special set of etiquette commandments: “Thou shalt use ‘ma’ams’ and ‘sirs’,” “Thou shalt remove thy hat indoors,” “Thou shalt show up bearing gifts for the host,” “Thou shalt hold the door for others,” and “Thou shalt write sincere and timely Thank You Notes.” As kids, these lessons are hard learned through repetition, countless “tsks,” and pinched expressions from parents. But these...

Food + Beverage

A Southern Biscuit from Texas

This Thanksgiving, a storied Texas ranch lets us in on one of its secrets: Chef Ric Rosser’s buttermilk biscuits. Article by Christian Owen | Photography by Ben Meadows Just 90 minutes southwest of Houston, beneath sprawling live oaks and surrounded by 5,500 acres of prairie, Spread Oaks Ranch in Markham, Texas, offers the sort of place that feels far away and remarkably familiar at the same time. There are early mornings outdoors, long tables set for memorable meals and a particular kind of...

Life + Culture

The Flyway: Where Memphis Meets the River

Paul Chandler shares how the Memphis Flyway and Tom Lee Park are shaping Downtown Memphis’ future. Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Provided by Memphis River Parks As downtown Memphis continues to evolve, Tom Lee Park embodies the spirit and momentum of these changes, offering a wide range of activities from free yoga classes to major festivals or even just a stroll by the river. This summer, the park completed its newest landmark, the Memphis Flyway, a striking observation deck that...

Shopping

Store Credit: Gift BAGS

Thank you and Hostess Gifts Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Amy Threadgill Photography Local maker Evelyn McGahey (@emmecollectionmemphis) makes canvas totes, neoprene handbags and basket purses—each lined with gorgeous, show-stopping fabric. Put the gift inside the actual tote or bag and the presentation becomes part of the present (no wrapping needed). We love filling them with happies for hostesses and thank-you gifts.   When you know they have countless vases stacked...

Food + Beverage

Duck Club Dinner Classics

Three recipes for duck season, when good food, good friends and good stories come together. Article by Morgan Zanone Every duck season comes with the same question: What are we going to do with all those duck breasts coming home from the blind? These recipes offer a few ideas beyond the usual preparations, with flavors that work especially well for a relaxed meal shared with family and friends. But duck season is about more than what’s for dinner. It’s the stories from the blind, the friendly...

Health + Wellness

Building Self-Confidence through Running

Girls on the Run strengthens resilience with action and heart Article by Anna Gsanger | Photography by Lila Gsanger During a recent visit to Leftwich Tennis Center on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, I was greeted by a group of young ladies enthusiastically headed outside to do their laps. I followed them outside where they chose stretching exercises before starting the day’s goal, set by each participant, of walking or running laps behind Leftwich.  Afterward, I joined the girls inside their...

Arts + Culture

Wild at Heart

How the Memphis Zoo Keeps Growing Up Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Sarah Voigt For 120 years, the Memphis Zoo has been more than a destination; it's been a Memphis rite of passage. From birthdays at the giraffe yard to school field trips and first dates, it's part of everyday life here. Today, the Zoo welcomes more than a million guests a year and reaches over 40,000 students through educational programming, all while investing in global conservation. And, as it enters its next...

Life + Culture

A Different Kind of Hunt

Not everything worth hunting is felled, caught or carried home. Article and Photography by Louis Holbrook There is a certain kind of hunting that requires no equipment, no camouflage, no map, and no particular idea of what you're looking for. The object of the hunt is not known until it is found. It might be something left behind centuries ago, something passing through for only a moment, or something so ordinary that you have somehow never noticed it before. Sometimes it can be held in your...

Home + Design

In Living Color

Thoughtful design, vibrant color and a home made for living Article by Lindsey Tonkin | Photography by Jennifer Saltsman Photography An already impressive architectural treasure, thoughtfully designed for family and flow, provides the perfect backdrop for a young family to breathe new life—and color—into every corner. The homeowners who enlisted Cameron Howell Interior Design have three children and entertain family, friends and colleagues often, so it was important that the interior...

Arts + Culture

Satellite Music Hall

A New Sonic Chapter for Memphis and Crosstown Concourse Article by Margaret Ledbetter | Photography by Evan Joseph Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., the world’s largest live entertainment company - manager of premier concerts, historic venues, top-tier artists and global ticket sales - has put down roots in the River City. The Satellite Music Hall, which opened this fall at Crosstown Concourse, is a nod to the original name of Stax Records, Satellite Records, founded in 1957. Live Nation...