There are as many versions of Memphis as there are Memphians. We have something for everyone… and a soul like no other city’s.
Take a look through MemphisConnect and you’ll understand why the 100+ diverse voices represented are all inspired to call Memphis home.
Ana Nabakowski March 23, 2011 No Comments
Rebecca Rivalto Interiors This cute little store is right on North McLean Boulevard. A lot of people don’t know what this place is because from the outside it looks like a professional Interior Design firm but I will reassure you it is more, just go take a peek inside! It holds the cutest interior accessories [...]
Ana Nabakowski March 10, 2011 No Comments
Orpheum Theatre The Orpheum Theatre has been around for over 100 years and has been through quite a bit. Although it has been through fire and downfall, it still remains as a remarkable theatre that was once said to be “the classiest theatre outside of New York City”. In 1928, the theatre was rebuild to [...]
The Majestic Grille Located just on South Main Street, this cozy little restaurant is one of my favorite places to eat in Memphis. It has a very romantic and inviting atmosphere and the food is fantastic! I ordered their Famous Grill Cheese the other day for the first time and loved it. It came with [...]
Ana Nabakowski February 26, 2011 One Comment
Shelby Forest This post is for all you hunters and nature lovers like me (minus the hunting part). Shelby Forest is a 13, 467 acre park and home to many types of trees and animals. It is a beautiful park and a great place to getaway and have a picnic or canoe ride. My husband [...]
Ana Nabakowski February 17, 2011 No Comments
The Levitt Shell Levitt Shell is located in the center of the historical Overton Park. The Levitt Shell has been a place for all types of musicians since 1936. Some famous singers include Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. The cool thing about this place is not only do you get to come and listen to [...]
Ana Nabakowski February 8, 2011 One Comment
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art The Memphis Brooks Museum is one the largest and well known museums in the South. Being an artist, I love this museum and the different exhibits it has to offer. They have permanent collections which always stay on exhibit and temporary collections, which are switched out every few months or [...]
Ana Nabakowski January 27, 2011 No Comments
Range USA date night With my husband’s love for guns and shooting things and my love for a delicious meal and something different to do, this date night suites us perfectly. We have been coming to date night for over a year now and we have such a good time spending time with each other [...]
Ana Nabakowski January 22, 2011 No Comments
Shelby Farms Green Line I was so excited when I found out about the Shelby Farms Greenline. It was such a neat idea to me, turning old railroad tracks into a paved trail that goes from Shelby Farms to Midtown. One of my favorite things to do is ride my bike and roller blade and [...]
Ana Nabakowski January 13, 2011 One Comment
Republic Coffee Shop This is a local favorite to me and many others. This place has great friendly service and an atmosphere that keeps you coming back. It’s an awesome place by campus to go and chill out, drink some coffee, study or just gather with friends. It’s one place I know I can go [...]
Ana Nabakowski January 6, 2011 One Comment
Pho Hoa Binh Pho Hoa Binh is one my favorite local places to eat. I can’t get enough of there lemongrass tofu and vegetable fried rice. I never thought I would like tofu at all. The way I have seen it before, it just looked funny and felt weird. My feeling changed after I had [...]
MemphisConnect is a partnership between The Leadership Academy, MemphisED and Simple Focus. We provide a gathering place for diverse Memphians to share the opportunities, initiatives and activities that inspire them to make Memphis home.
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