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Premier Issue/2009
MIDTOWN - 1680 Union ·272-3131POPLAR PLAZA- 85 S. Highland ·458-6031
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welcome to midtown magazine
It is exciting to publish the first magazine dedicated to Midtown. My desire is to print a quarterly magazine that focuses exclusively on the Midtown citizen and Midtown business. We are proud to add this new publication to our family of magazines. It’s a project that has been in the works for some time, with the intention of offering Midtowners something you certainly deserve and need: your own publication. In each issue of Midtown Magazine we’ll feature some of the people and places that make Midtown special. You’ll find interesting articles, new businesses that are investing in the Midtown community, and a helpful map and business directory. In so many ways Midtown is Memphis. Its residents are committed to living in the heart of the city, and in doing so make Midtown the center of all that Memphis has to offer. We look forward to watching Midtown grow and improve as our magazine tells the story that is uniquely Midtown.
M. Glenn Roseberry, Jr. Publisher
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Down and Derby | p4Roller Derby diva tells all.
A Great Compromise | p7Memphis Heritage hatches new plan.
Welcome to the Neighborhood | p10
New merchants mean more music , magic and medicine in Midtown.
The Attic of Memphis | p16 A little boy goes to the Pink Palace.
What if You Couldn’t Read This? | p20 Memphis Literacy Council gives the
gift of reading.
Neighborhood 4-1-1 | p23 Find helpful phone numbers for Midtown.Publisher
M. Glenn Roseberry, [email protected]
Account Executive/EditorLaura [email protected] Account Executive/ Design Lauren [email protected]
Creative DirectorPamela [email protected]
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table of contents
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Photo Credit: Cover- Moonshine Folksinger, Valerie June; Photo by: Tamara Walker
page 7-courtesy of Chick-fil-A, Inc.
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No Roller Derby Diva gets up at 6:30!” I shout in my head as my alarm so
inconveniently repeats its irritating clanging again and again. My husband doesn’t move, so I hit him with my right hand, forgetting last night’s run-in with Rolls Royce – a member of our scrimmage team, not the automobile manufactured in England. Brendan runs in to remind me of his 7:15AM field trip which “we can NOT be late for.” I wonder if my penalty last night gave him the inspiration for that tone? I quickly remind him where he can take that tone and am once again alone with my rock of a husband. Reminder: grab bottle of Tylenol for purse; it’s going to be a long day for my right arm. Not surprisingly, I don’t manage to get out of bed until 7:00 and still need to get Ian & Ayden up and running. Their school starts at 8:15 but we’re members of the cool-parents-who-are-never-on-time club.
Later that morning my phone is buzzing with texts
from Derby Girls, confirming an invitation for the next volunteer project. I hold the position of Head
of PR and community service for the team this year, but I silence it when I’m approached by my husband/boss who informs me that another waitress has called in sick this morning... the morning I NEED to be off my feet! My shoulder is reminding me why violence toward your husband never pays off. Managing a restaurant seems like the perfect way for a Roller Girl to balance out her night-life aggression.
F inish lunch shift. Pick up boys from school. Run last-minute
errands. Home at last my aching body hopes to rest for just a minute before I have to cook dinner, but the kids have other plans. We play, we fight and I’m ready for nothing but a nap before practice. I get dinner prepared but have to wrap it up to-go and we all head to the Fairgrounds for my derby date.
The first hour of practice is filled with sprinting drills,
footwork, and competitive relays. Speaking of exhausting endeavors, I should really check on the kids, who have inevitably turned our dressing rooms into Toys-R-Us. More drills, including pyramid
An average Thursday in the life of Instant Karmen
DOWN & dERBYDOWN & dERBY
5of pain (need I say more?). More Tylenol. I hit her; she hits me. Note: We are bound by an intense set of rules from the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA); hitting of the fighting variety is not allowed. We finish with stretching and then it’s back to mommy mode. “Let’s go. Pack it up.” It’s amazing how quickly children obey when spoken to by a sweaty, exhausted adult with bruises on their knees and black out under their eyes. A group of Derby Girls invite me for a round of beer, but the young ones trailing me are my reminder why I can’t tonight.
At home it’s time to get all three kiddos in bed. Once
this task is achieved, a glass of water & a monster intervention are requested. Sigh. A derby girl’s job is never done. “Instant Karmen to the rescue,” I yell down the hall. Does this monster know what I did to the opposing jammer tonight? He’s about to find out! <
An average Thursday in the life of Instant Karmen
ROLLER DERBY 101
Jammer:
ROLLER DERBY 101
For more Derby lingo visit www.memphisrollerderby.com
One player from each team who is designated as the point scorer. Her job is to skate around the track, passing through the opposing team, thus earning a point. She ONLY has 4 opposing players attempting to injure her.
Formation of opposing team to stop jammers from getting through
5 players per team• Each team has 1 jammer • and 4 pack players
The Pack:
--Instant Karmen,
aka Colleen Couch-Smith, is a mother, a
restauranteur, and Angels
of Death team member
League beginning: Feb. 2006 Best team record: Angels of Death, undefeated 3 seasons in a row
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Midtown will have a new eatery in a unique landscape, thanks to a compromise between Chick-fil-A and Memphis Heritage. After months of working together, the two groups created an appropriate compromise on the development site that included the historic Cumberland Archives building at Union and Rembert. The original plan to demolish the entire structure to make way for the Chick-fil-A restaurant was changed to maintain the Union Ave. façade and the great tower of the gothic structure. This compromise saves components of the historic building and preserves some of the integrity of the Union streetscape. Behind the façade and tower will be an outdoor eating area. Construction
started in April with an opening date planned for this fall.Memphis Heritage appreciates Chick-fil-A for working with the Midtown community on this development. CFA went the extra mile to support the wishes of many Midtown residents, thanks in part to the efforts of Memphis Heritage Executive Director June West and Midtown Development Corporation.Memphis Heritage’s mission is to educate and coordinate individuals and groups to save, improve, reuse, and maintain architecturally and historically significant buildings, streets, neighborhoods, parks, and cultural artifacts of Shelby County, Tennessee. Memphis Heritage’s offices, a 7,000 square foot home built in 1912, and a gift from Mr. Hal B. Howard Jr., are located in the heart of Midtown at 2282 Madison at Edgewood. <
A Great Compromise
New Chick-fil-A Hatches on Union
--submitted by Memphis Heritage
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Minglewood HallLocated inside the beautifully renovated building at 1555 Madison, Minglwood Hall offers a wide variety of venue possibilities for any event. The hall is enhanced by versatile LED lighting to create the mood you desire. Other amenities include a sound system with a complete PA, lighting and engineer, full-service bar, catering kitchen, bride’s/ groom’s rooms, temporary business offices, tracked heavy curtains for reducing the size of the space to create a more intimate atmosphere for smaller groups, full capacity accommodates 1,200 guests, complimentary onsite parking lot, courtyard and plaza entryway for pre-event cocktails.1555 Madison Ave, 312-6058 minglewoodhall.com
Midtown NurseryMike Earnest has developed a perfect neighborhood garden shop on the corner of Central
and Cooper. They offer a variety of annuals and perennials. Also, be sure to come by for all your tropical plants needs, great for summer. Along with decorative pots and gift ideas, they have a custom outdoor kitchen and fireplaces on display. Each Thursday they offer fresh organic produce. 2120 Central Ave, 272-5724
J Fearn BridalAn elegant experience for an elegant bride, J Fearn Bridal Gallery is an upscale bridal salon that provides a unique and complete bridal experience for the elegant and sophisticated bride. By appointment only2228 Central Ave, 278-0058 Jfearnbridal.com
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25 Ballet Memphis Multiple locations 737-7322 professional dance company & school 26 Pink Palace 3050 Central 320-6320 cultural and natural history museum 27 Memphis Zoo 2000 Prentiss 276-9453 zoo & aquarium 28 New Ballet Ensemble 2157 York 274-5368 school & performing ensemble 29 Memphis Heritage 2282 Madison 272-2727 historical preservation organization
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1 Boscos 2120 Madison 432-2222 beer lover’s restaurant 2 do Sushi & Lounge 964 S Cooper 272-0830 lunch & dinner, sushi & noodles 3 Young Avenue Deli 2119 Young 278-0034 restaurant & large beer selection 4 Beauty Shop 966 S Cooper 272-7111 lunch & dinner, lounge 5 Celtic Crossing 903 S Cooper 274-5151 Irish pub 6 Fork It Over 2299 Young 278-0028 catering, lunch, meal delivery/pick-up 7 Cafe 1912 243 S Cooper 722-2700 affordable bistro fare
9 Ghost River Brewing 827 S Main 278-0087 local brewery 10 Baskin Robbins 1680 Union 272-3131 ice cream, soft serve & cakes 11 Valenza Pasta 14 N Mclean 278-0078 fine pasta manufacturer, gourmet foods 12 Smoothie King 1995 Union 726-1300 smoothies & health food 13 Lenny’s Subs 12 S Cooper 276-5775 deli & catering 14 Edible Arrangements 1430 Union 278-0900 fresh fruit bouquets 15 Bogie’s Deli 2098 LaSalle 272-0022 breakfast & lunch, deli & catering
16 Dr. James Elliott, DDS 10 S Belvedere Ste B 276-7042 general dentistry 17 Midtown Nursery 2120 Central 272-5724 lawn & garden needs 18 Krosstown Kleaners 1400 Madison 726-0977 dry cleaning & tailor 19 Midtown Acupuncture 917 S Cooper 272-2600 acupuncture & natural apothecary 20 Steve Womack - State Farm 961 S Cooper 725-1919 auto, home & life insurance 21 Drake Cleaners 197 N Evergreen 726-4464 dry cleaning & alterations 22 Jewelry Market 43 S Main 522-9624 jewelry & repairs23 More Space Place 545 S Main 521-1350 Murphy beds, closets & space saving design 24 Midtown Taekwondo 200 N Evergreen 725-5552 martial arts training
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Martin MusicFor 12 years Cordova has been the home of Martin Music, but when founder Eric Martin created his home in Midtown, he knew this was where he wanted his business, too. “We’ve always loved Midtown.” Labeled a “high-end boutique”
music store catering to clients worldwide, Martin Music can sell you a Fender, teach you how to play it, and fix it after you’ve damaged it from all the abuse. Be careful though, if you walk in a customer, you may walk out an employee--many clients have become full-time associates over the years. Martin Music is excited to bring their specialty to midtown.1659 Poplar Ave, 729-2466 martinmusicguitar.com
Midtown Acupuncture & Natural ApothecaryStressed? Anxious? Sports Injury?Jessica Puckett, MSOM, L.Ac is committed to helping her clients find relief at her natural health clinic. A nationally board certified
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The attic of MemphisLike most small children growing up in Memphis we made a pilgrimage to the Pink Palace during my elementary years. As a third grader during the 60’s I had my own perspective when entering that old mansion that smelled of floor polish and other u n i d e n t i f i e d odors that told me this was a very old house. Walking into the first room, I froze in front of a huge bear standing with his ferocious mouth gaping, baring his menacing teeth. At first, I feared he was alive and a danger to all. I was both exhilarated at the sight and somehow hopeful that he was alive and as dangerous as he appeared. Standing like a statue myself, I was as stiff as my new Levi blue jeans with my mouth agape, doomed for sure if this creature was in fact alive. It took a few moments to realize that the bear was no longer a threat. My imagination
adjusted and I immediately began fantasizing about hunting the huge beast alone in the woods. I was quickly jerked from my trance b y my teacher, Mrs. Lane,
and told to move to the next room. But wait! Didn’t she know that I was in little boy heaven? Didn’t she know that this is the stuff of legends? Next I came to an exhibit of a miniature circus, replete with moving parts of all the par t ic ipants that a circus
could possible muster in a young child’s mind: Elephants, fire eaters, curvy women on horseback and, of course, trapeze artists. All during my visit I was never allowed to truly explore this mansion of wonder and lose myself as only a seven year-old could. What was behind the locked doors? What was here that I was not supposed to see? What secrets did this old house hold? Years later I returned as an adult.
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This time I bought my own ticket. No one would tell me to hurry or to move on to the next exhibit because we were on a schedule. This time there were dinosaurs! Again, I stood in wonder. I lingered for hours reading every single fact displayed on exhibit plaques, taking in all I had missed during my childhood visit. This summer take your children to see the wonders of The Pink Palace. Let them dawdle along at their own pace, absorbing all there is that piques their imagination. Drink in the adventures that are behind every exhibit. When I took my own children for the first time I was the most patient parent I could be. We lingered. We imagined. We read. It made us think about all we could do and experience in the whole wide world, if only we dared. <
--M. Glenn Roseberry, Jr.
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Write a check…study a menu …help your child with a book report…One in three people lack the reading skills to do any of these activities that many of us in the land of opportunity take for granted, but individuals range in ages of 18 to 80 share a secret, the secret of illiteracy. Memphis Literacy Council, founded in 1974 as a nonprofit educational organization that provides programs for low-literate adults and disadvantaged families, is doing what they can to change that. Ninety percent of the students attending the Memphis Literacy Council have some type of learning disability. The others have different stories; supporting families at a young age, thus discontinuing their education. Literacy Council Director Debra Hall adds, “The reason many seniors come is because they want to read the Bible.”Getting a person to voluntarily walk through the door of their Midtown location is the hardest battle as shame is a large factor. “Our students are self-motivated,” Hall
shares, “We cannot force anyone to come or tell them they must stay.” Many students keep their studies a secret to friends and family. Others share this information openly after seeing the difference it makes in their quality of life. One may wonder how illiteracy happens here in Memphis. Studies have shown that children of parents who do not know how to read are at a much higher risk of acquiring an illiterate lifestyle than children whose parents do read. “We want the parents in here. People say to focus on the future generation for change, but it starts with the parents setting the example,” Hall adds, “We are so proud to have people of all ages come in, with the goal of improving their lives as well as their families.” A startling statistic shows that illiterate seniors die at two times the rate of others. Hall declares, “When you can’t read the prescription bottle, or look in the phone book to find a local doctor, these are serious health hazards.” The facility boasts multiple tutoring rooms for individual or classroom style instruction. A computer lab with interactive programs and
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bookshelves filled with literature—most of which was donated by the community—help students i m p l e m e n t l e s s o n s learned in their classroom. The a t m o s p h e r e inside has a very welcoming feel as more than 350 trained volunteers provide tutoring for adults who want to learn. Hall and her amazing staff continue to encourage new volunteers of any age to step in and become tutors. “One of my great satisfactions in tutoring is seeing a student learn to read and how that changes their self
image,” veteran tutor Andy shares. The community of people in and around this establishment is one of
excitement and hope. Here, relat ionships are built b e t w e e n students and tutors that last a lifetime. Imagine if
you couldn’t read this article; you would have no idea what you were missing. <
--Lauren Leggett
Memphis Literacy Council 902 S. Cooper Street | 327-6000 memphisliteracycouncil.org
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