by Mark Jordan | Jun 10, 2018 | Community News, Cover Story
Among the many, disparate organizations that find shelter inside of Cooper-Young’s First Congo Church is a unique theater group that is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary of not just entertaining audiences but bringing people together. Playback Memphis is...
by Mark Jordan | Apr 20, 2018 | Community News, Cover Story, Home and Garden
By Judi Shellabarger Tucked away high from one of Memphis busiest intersections at Central and East Parkway, Spanish War Memorial Park is an often-neglected part of Cooper-Young, a forgotten reminder of a forgotten war in a forgotten corner of our neighborhood. The...
by Ray Rico | Jul 1, 2017 | Community News, Cover Story, CYCA
The Cooper-Young Garden Club held its 2nd annual “Cooper-Young Garden Walk” May 20th and 21st. This botanical extravaganza was the perfect vehicle to showcase our beautiful, eclectic neighborhood while inspiring gardeners with creative garden ideas. It was great...
by Ray Rico | Jun 22, 2017 | Cover Story, CYCA
By Stephanie Gonzalez The welcoming porches that greet you at the face of almost every house are one of the defining characteristics of Cooper-Young. In fact, they’re what convinced Robert Hatfield, this month’s Volunteer Spotlight, to move here. “I had always had a...
by Ray Rico | Jun 15, 2017 | Cover Story
By Judi Shellabarger May was a busy month for the Cooper-Young Garden Club. We set a record with our annual Cooper Young Garden Walk, and we added a Level 3 arboretum to the neighborhood. The Cooper-Young Arboretum project was developed to encourage community...
by Ray Rico | Jun 15, 2017 | Cover Story, Yard of the Month
By Sharron Johnson Peachy keen is how I would describe 2005 Evelyn. It is located in the northwest quadrant of Cooper-Young. The caretakers are Sarah and Brad Gilmer. It’s a sweet little house painted a peach color on the clap board siding and trimmed with white. The...
