Book club takes up modern sci-fi master
Dear Readers Book Club, the Cooper-Young neighborhood book club, will have their monthly gathering February 25 at 7 p.m. To start off the year, the book club will read Exhalation by Ted Chiang, a book of nine short stories that ask big questions about life, the...
Stubblefield says goodbye
Sheree Stubblefield As we say hello to a new year, I am sadly saying goodbye to the CYCA. When I applied for this position, I had no idea what was in store for me in this historic, hip neighborhood. All I knew at the time was that I would have the opportunity to get...
Letter from the president: New year brings (sorta) new staff
Belated Happy New Year to you. Since this is the first edition of The Lamplighter in 2020, I haven’t had a chance to say that and update you on recent changes at the Cooper-Young Community Association. It is with mixed emotions that I write that Sheree Stubblefield is...
Cooper-Young Development FAQ
Cooper-Young is proud to be a landmarks historic district in the city of Memphis. That means that there some restrictions on residential construction and updates. However, they are the least restrictive guidelines out of all of the 13 existing...
Memphis Holiday Happenings 2019
By Sheree Stubblefield The holidays are a time of joy but they are also a time of anxiety. The kids are out of school, the family is in town and you are probably looking for the perfect activity with your loved one(s). Sometimes too many options is just as bad as too...
Stay Safe During the Holidays
By Sheree Stubblefield It's everyone's (well most people's, I'm looking at you Grinch) favorite time of year. There's shopping, parties, caroling and unfortunately crime; which makes this time of year a favorite for criminals as well. Below, we have listed some...
Midtown masseuse considers CY her “corner of the world”
The Cooper-Young Community Association wouldn’t be what it is without our neighbors. They volunteer. They own businesses. They contribute their ideas and their passion to the Cooper-Young community. Each month, we will highlight a Member of the Month who gives back...
CYCA board starts benevolence fund to help neighbors in need
By Suzanne Abedi We’ve all been there. At times we all need a little help. Sometimes we are blessed enough to receive help from a friend or loved one, other times we struggle through, and sometimes we find ourselves in a fortunate enough position to help others. ...
December Dear Readers holds book swap
Dear Readers Book Club, the Cooper-Young neighborhood book club, will have their monthly gathering December 17 at 7 p.m. This month’s meeting has a holiday twist. Book club participants are asked to bring a new or used and gift-wrapped book, preferably one that...
Volunteers feted at annual holiday gathering
Over the Cooper-Young Community Association 43 years, neighborhood volunteers have been the backbone of the organization. Their continued support makes possible the CYCA’s major events like the 4-miler and beer festival. Volunteers are also there for smaller monthly...
