McLean gateway mural gets ink

The Memphis Daily News has published a story  on the planned mural for the McLean trestle.

Examples of art planned for a mural at the McLean Trestle

The mural is an effort to revitalize the McLean / Southern / Lamar area which is stradled by Cooper-Young and our neighbors to the west, Rozelle-Annesdale Historic District.  See the Lamplighter article about the subject here.

Input, feedback, and questions for the mural are requested by artist Carl Moore.  E-mail him and check out his webpage.

March 2010 LampLighter

The Cooper-Young Community Yard Sale is set for April 24th and the cover article in this issue will inspire you to clean out your attics and make some extra cash. Inside this issue are articles about artists, restaurants, events, community projects, and much more. Improvements to Cooper Street and the McLean underpass are both in the planning and your comments are needed. Read all of these stories online at lamplighter.cooperyoung.org.

Reminder: Cooper Young Chili Cook-Off Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the 3rd Annual Cooper-Young/Peabody School Chili Cook-Off.

The event will be on Saturday, February 27, 12-2 p.m. at the Peabody School Cafeteria.

Tickets are $5 at the door and entitles you to 4 tastings, 1 bowl, and 1 drink. Additional food and drinks can be purchased. Come and vote for the “People’s Choice Chili.

More news of upcoming CY businesses

Another article about the recent restaurant turnover is published in today’s Commercial Appeal.  Grace Restaurant’s Ben Vaughn was interviewed for the story and describes his new venture as a “small answer to Trader Joe’s.”  Sounds great!

Also see in the article news of a new home decorating outlet, Architectural Arts, featuring reclaimed architectural pieces.

Check it out!