The Agricultural Center's Farmers Market is set to open tomorrow, so it's time for residents of Hunter's Trace to get excited once again about fresh local food. What's in season right now that you can find at the market: Asparagus (Until May 30th) Carrots (May 1st - June 1st) Broccoli (starting May 1oth) Cabbage (starting May 7th) Collards... [Read more...]

For all the hype and excitement about Kindles and iPads and other fancy e-reading devices, sometimes I just really like to go down to the library. There’s something about being in the stacks that I quite enjoy—maybe it’s old book smell. Whatever the case, did you know that National Library Week is April 11–17? Your local Memphis library will be... [Read more...]

Memphis school leaders have worked hard to continually make Memphis schools better for students and for educators. Hard work goes a long ways in urban education, and the area has seen great improvements in their test scores and results. Memphis Schools have been doing so well that they will even be recognized at one of the finest places for education in the... [Read more...]

St Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and it's an amazing thing to celebrate in Memphis. With all of the green, fun events, fun locations, and great things to do, who would want to miss it? The main attraction is, of course, the St Patrick's Day Parade. This year will host the 36th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade down Beale Street, as it goes from... [Read more...]

If you plan on staying in the downtown Memphis area this weekend, then you're in luck. Traffic on I-40 is going to be much more difficult starting tonight at 8 PM and going until March 2nd at 6 AM, as the Tennessee Department on Transportation is closing lanes on Interstate 40 East as well as Sam Cooper Boulevard for repairs. Crews need to continue repairs... [Read more...]

While parents and students phoned in to Action 5 News to tell the staff that the school week might be going to six days, the News Team thought it something of urban legend--Until it wasn't. On Presidents Day, Memphis School leaders were looking over a plan to extend the school week for children in grades 1-5. Upper grades would not have Saturday schooling,... [Read more...]

Everyone one knows that with the change in weather comes cold and flu season.  Well, now that the weather is changing here in Memphis, it’s even more important to do whatever we can to minimize the amount of germs that our bodies come in contact with in order to decrease our chances of getting sick. A great way to do that is to wash your bed linens. ... [Read more...]

How do you plan on decorating for Halloween?  If you're thinking about sprucing up your apartment's patio or balcony with a pumpkin or a jack-o-lantern, check out these pumpkin carving tips!  And if you've got a great pumpkin design, take a picture and post it to the Hunter's Trace Apartments Facebook page so your neighbors can see it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra1WiDCsp50 Read More →

If you love beer, Autumn is a great time of year for trying out new varieties.  The change in weather/seasons means that all of the rich, malty beers (like Pumpkin Ale) start showing up on the shelves in stores. Well, there’s a new beer festival here in town for Memphians to explore.  It's located in the heart of the Cooper-Young district in town,... [Read more...]

When was the last time you visited the Memphis Public Library and Information Center (MPLIC)?  If it's been a while, you may be in for a surprise the next time you go. As part of the their 2010 strategic plan, the they've put a renewed emphasis on bridging the digital divide, starting with free wireless internet access at every location.  Additionally,... [Read more...]

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