Education

Education 360: New Hope's Momentum

A "River City Reads" feature: Advancing literacy in Memphis through storytelling, partnerships and community initiatives Article by Christian Owen “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 Twenty students gathered in the basement of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church to form the first class of New Hope Christian Academy (NHCA). Thirty years later, the school’s statistics are proving that education unencumbered by...

Life + Culture

Abby Hall Dishes Out Hope

On granting wishes and creating childhood memories that last a lifetime Article by Lindsey Tonkin A fateful long-distance date with now-husband, Bick, brought Abby Hall to Memphis in 2014 for Dishes for Wishes, and her life has never been the same. The annual fundraising event was started by Chef Felicia Willet as a way to give back to the River City. Dishes for Wishes is part of a nationwide series of Make-A-Wish fundraisers that impact and inspire everyone involved—wish recipients...

Arts + Culture

Invest in Art

David Lusk shares advice on how to start and expand a personal art collection. Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Uday Sripathi For 30 years, David Lusk Gallery has been one of the leading contemporary fine art galleries in the southeast. Owner David Lusk had thought he would go into advertising after graduating from Rhodes College with degrees in English and media arts. But after cutbacks at his first company, he found himself handling marketing for art galleries. In 1995, David opened...

Food + Beverage

Inside Scoop

Memphians share where to sip, savor and show off the Bluff City Article by Kit Garrott Memphis has no shortage of great spots to eat, drink and explore, but where do the people who know the city best actually go? We asked local tastemakers to share their favorite places—from classic institutions to hidden gems. Whether it's cocktails at Bari, a Sunday feast at Peggy's, or an afternoon at the Brooks, these are the go-to picks from those who know Memphis inside and out.   Missy Steffens - M...

Food + Beverage

A Spirited Vacation

Visit Napa Valley using River City Lifestyle team's easy planning guide Article by Jeannie Tabor and Virginia Tabor | Photography by Virginia Tabor If a visit to Napa Valley has been on your “to do” list, it’s time to book your flights. Our River City Lifestyle team offers suggestions about where to stay, dine and shop as well as how to approach vineyard tours.  Step 1. Choose your location.  Each Napa Valley region has a unique flavor. You can choose your lodging based on desired area or...

Style + Beauty

Fashion Forward

Inspirational Street Style: Dress Codes for Every Occasion Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Uday Sripathi Arnett “Blazer not required. You can make leather and a t-shirt cool for cocktails or any festive attire. Leather always works for Spring of deception . I put this look together from Joseph Men with black and white repetition. Dressing up should always be fun. Men, you can always step out of the box.” Susan “I love to dress for weddings as they are such happy...

Home + Design

Memphis Modern

CEO transforms Sophisticated Downtown Condominium Article by Margaret Ledbetter | Photography by Amy Lamb, Native House Photography When Hybar Steel’s CEO, David “Dave” Stickler, decided to plant a flag in Memphis, he bought a condominium in The Artesian on the banks of the Mississippi River. Next, he reached out to local designer Tara Engelberg of Tara Felice Designs to transform the space into a dreamy downtown residence. A steel mill magnate with experience living all over the world, most...

Food + Beverage

River City Kitchen

Easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet Recipe for Busy Spring Article by Morgan Zanone March is a busy month for many families as we transition to longer days and spring activities. It’s nice to have a few easy dinner recipes to prepare during the chaos of a changing schedule. I follow The Defined Dish , where Alex Snodgrass shares easy family dinner recipes. Here’s my adaptation of one of her recipes. This 6-serving dish takes only 10 minutes to assemble and 30 minutes to cook. I use rotisserie...

Home + Design

Lightening Up

Lana Zepponi Meyers sheds light on a recent kitchen remodel Article by Lindsey Tonkin | Photography by Sarah Voigt For the busy, modern family, the kitchen serves as the hub of the home. From homework to hosting, the space must meet many needs. In this Riverdale residential redesign project, designer Lana Zepponi Meyers of LZM Interiors used her diverse background in furniture, art, textiles and kitchens to meticulously implement this client's wish to lighten up and open up an outdated space...

Arts + Culture

Lean into the Lore

Visit Thomas Dambo's TROLLS: Save the Humans Exhibit Article and Photography by Jeff Hulett From now through May 21, visitors to the Memphis Botanic Garden will find themselves in a land of giant trolls on a quest to save their home. The six trolls on display in this traveling exhibit illustrate one chapter of Dambo’s bigger fairytale A Trail of a 1000 Trolls: Trolliefolkyfest. They also provide an extremely rare opportunity to see Dambo’s work, most of which is in permanent installations...