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4 Shop Strategically | p4 Spend in Midtown and make a difference. A Midtown Family Story | p7 Dr. James Elliott fixes teeth and makes friends.
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Neighborhood 4-1-1 | p5 Find helpful phone numbers for Midtown. Welcome to the Neighborhood | p10 New businesses grace Midtown. The Pulse of Memphis | p12 Minglewood Hall offers all-inclusive venue.
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Be a Midtown Santa | p16 Support local retailers with holiday shopping. Home Grown Health | p22 Church Health Center plan ensures health.
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NEIGHBORHOOD 4-1-1 Center for Neighborhoods 526-6627 Central Gardens Association centralgardens.org Cooper-Young Business Association 901-276-7222 Cooper-Young Community Association 272-2922 Cooper-Young Development Corporation 272-1459 East End Neighborhood Association eastendmemphis.org Evergreen Historic District Association Hotline 274-3432 or 274-EHDA Mayor’s Citizens Service Center 576-6500 Memphis Police Department 545-COPS MPD West Precinct (Union Ave.) 636-4600 Memphis Mayor’s Office 576-6000 Memphis City Council 576-6786 Memphis Light Gas and Water 544-6549 Property Code Enforcement 576-7380 Vollintine-Evergreen Community Association Office 276-1782
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7 teaching job and his boys, then ages 4, 7 and 11, doing what they could to help out so Dr. Elliott could be a fulltime student. When the Elliott’s decided to make their home in Memphis, they chose Midtown and they never left. For the past 17 years, they have lived in the Evergreen district, with Corinne sitting on the board several terms and serving as block captain. Dr. Elliott volunteers with St. John Orthodox Church, which was at one time a small congregation of 14 but is now home to 300 parishioners. “Midtowners have a great desire to be connected to each other,” says Dr. Elliott, and he believes
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hat do a psychology degree, a Schwinn bike shop, and a dental practice all have in common? Nothing other than Midtown’s Dr. James Elliott! At age 35 James Elliott had earned his psychology degree, had owned his own bike shop for several years, and was currently sitting behind a desk at a computer firm; however, he still felt dissatisfied. After taking an interest inventory test and considering the needs of his family, Dr. Elliott decided to move his family from Jackson, MS to Memphis and attend dental school. “We sort of reinvented ourselves,” he admits. What that meant was his wife Corinne taking on a new
the residents are determined not to become like a suburban area. He claims that concerts, art shows, and activities such as the Greenline “put energy back into the community.” He relates Midtown to a pot of vegetable soup: “it all comes together for a great flavor.” Two of the Elliott’s sons also live in Midtown where they run their own lawncare business. Why did Dr. Elliott switch to a career in dentistry when his life was moving along so well? One reason is his penchant for working with his hands and fixing things. “We still have the same vacuum and washing machine from the 70’s,” chimes in continued on page 26
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Fabulous selection of unique yarns and accessories 816 S Cooper 276-5442 12 - 8 Tuesday-Thursday 10 - 5 Friday & Saturday Don’t forget our 2nd annual New Year’s Eve Sale!
MIDTOWN ACUPUNCTURE NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC Ask about the new specials on our Facial Rejuvenation. 917 S. Cooper 272-2600 www.midtown-acupuncture.com
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A Community Arts Education organization in the heart of Midtown classes begin Monday, January 4th ages 3-adult 2157 York Ave 274-5368 www.newballet.org
Look good. Eat good. Sunday brunch 10AM-3PM Weekday lunch 11AM-2PM Dinner 5-10PM everyday Thursday night live music. 966 S Cooper 272.7111 www.thebeautyshoprestaurant.com
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welcome to the neighborhood new Midtown businesses Bluff City Bayou Jeff Corrigan and his partner Les Carloss opened Bluff City Bayou five years ago, but this summer they decided that working a few blocks from home was a great idea and moved their Cajun/Creole restaurant to its new location at the corner of Peabody and Cooper. In October they also started serving lunch, which has been quite popular. An especially appetizing menu item for the winter season is their made‑from‑scratch soups, including oyster artichoke, crawfish bisque, black bean and crab corn chowder. Les has been a chef for 30 years and if you enjoy his creations, be sure to buy one of his cookbooks – it’s a great gift idea! Open for lunch and dinner Tues-Sat 2117 Peabody Ave, 274-8100. Grace Restaurant Though Chef Ben Vaughn opened his first solo restaurant in 30 days, he worked on the concept for about eight months. His goal – a venue small enough that it’s always busy with a small menu so that there are “no distractions.” What he created was Grace, a fine dining restaurant
Grace located in Cooper Young. “It’s a real neighborhood here – the atmosphere, the people. Everything comes to life,” says Vaughn. Open Mon ‑ Fri 11-2, Mon-Sat 5 til. 938 S Cooper, 274-8511. Painted Planet Originally located in Midtown nine years ago, this art gallery has come full circle and returned home. Nestled on Cooper Avenue, Painted Planet displays many Midtown artists’ works, including paintings and jewelry. Several local artists share the gallery space with owner
11 to advertise call 649-3602 11 Donna Bowers and her good friend and fellow artist Rose Long. The owners also host Live at the Planet where patrons can
Rollin Kocsis at Painted Planet enjoy poetry readings, music, comedy and performance art. Donna, a cancer survivor, created Healing Planet, which is for women fighting cancer. The proceeds from her art sales fund this free ministry, which occurs the first Monday of every month. Services include massage, pedi, mani and prayer. Open 12-8 Tues-Sat 798 S Cooper, 725-0054. Petra inside Kwik Chek Midtowners quickly recognize both the international cuisine of Petra and also the fabulous deli inside Kwik Chek on Madison. Owned by Sue Reyna and her husband Brad Willbanks, the two dining establishments have come together in a marriage that fits Midtown. Sue has kept most of Petra’s eclectic menu of Korean and Mediterranean. Kwik Chek’s menu is already infused with some Mediterranean offerings. Much of the shelving in the store will be replaced with additional seating. The transformation is
sure to please both new and established customers. Open 9 am-10 pm Mon-Sat, 11-8 Sun 2013 Madison, 274-9293. Chick-fil-A The cows are mooing in Midtown in celebration of the recent addition of the ever-popular Chick-fil-A restaurant, which opened its first store over 40 years ago. The store reached a compromise with the community by keeping a portion of the historic Cumberland church and creating a unique outdoor seating area. Midtowners can now feel free to “eat more chikin.” Open Mon-Sat; closed Sun 1980 Union Ave, 272-0511
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the Pulse of MEMPHIS Step back in time inside the historic Minglewood Hall, originally home to Tastee Bread Company and, until recently, Strings and Things. Stop time as you take in a concert or enjoy the magical moment of a wedding. Or leap forward in time as your senses are mesmerized by Minglewood’s light and sound system, which rivals any venue in Memphis. So named for a song called “Minglewood Blues,” written by Noah Lewis and recorded in Memphis in 1928, the impressive Minglewood Hall was opened by the DeHart Group in February. The original song changed over the years, but part of the lyrics include, “If you’re ever in Memphis, better stop by Minglewood.” For J.De DeHart, a national level music industry veteran, opening such a diverse venue is a dream come true. “Being a fan of the Grateful Dead (who modified the original Minglewood song on their first album), I’ve always wanted to create the real thing here in Memphis.” New to Minglewood is 1884, a more intimate hall adjoining the greater hall and headed up by Trey DeHart. Ideal for after concerts and afterhours gatherings, it is complete with flat-screen TV’s for catching the latest game. Event Coordinator Angela Martinez adds, “1884 is like a chameleon – it can be a corporate luncheon atmosphere by day and sexy lounge atmosphere for an after
party by night.” The unveiling of 1884 is in mid-December. Intricate wall sconces, elegant scored concrete floors, and walls draped with luxurious curtains create an ambiance that is sure to impress guests. Perhaps Minglewood’s most attractive feature is its versatile state-of-the art LED lighting and sound system. Over 250,000 programmable color ways set the mood for any type of event. Chris Watson, chef for Minglewood Grille and Catering, is equipped to do in-house and off-site affairs for five to 500. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, Chris can create light appetizers or a five-course dinner. Plus, Minglewood’s in-house bar and knowledgeable staff meet your event desires. The 13,000 squarefoot facility offers other amenities such as separate rooms for brides and grooms, sky box suites, secured parking, and tracked theatre-style curtains for reducing the room size to create an intimate atmosphere for smaller groups. At full capacity, Minglewood accommodates 600 seated guests, 1200 reception guests, and 1500 concert-goers. For parties, receptions, corporate conferences, luncheons, proms and reunions, Minglewood is a “one‑stop shop” for all your event needs and wants. Whether going to a Daughtry concert or planning a wedding reception, Minglewood Hall is your place to feel the pulse of Memphis.
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beer lover’s restaurant lunch & dinner, sushi & noodles progressive Southern cuisine lunch & dinner, lounge catering, lunch, meal delivery/pick-up affordable bistro fare
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278-0087 local brewery 272-3131 ice cream, soft serve & cakes 278-0078 fine pasta manufacturer, gourmet foods 726-1300 smoothies & health food 276-5775 deli & catering 278-0900 fresh fruit bouquets 272-0022 breakfast & lunch, deli & catering 726-4917 fresh produce 726-6889 fresh produce
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Cooler temperatures have arrived, and colorful lights are beginning to dot the landscape of Midtown. From the stately Victorian homes to the Cooper-Young district to Overton Square, evidence of the holidays has emerged. As you contemplate the perfect gift for a loved one this holiday season, consider the small retailers of your community. Often these small retailers offer unique gift items that you can’t find in the larger shops and with each purchase, you will be putting money back into your own community. If the spirit has yet to take hold of you, plan a visit to Flashback, the vintage store for housewares, clothes and accessories, located at 2304 Central Avenue. Millett Vance, co-owner with husband Gene Rossetti, spends hours decorating the store’s front window, and indeed her creativity has caught the eye of many passersby. “I’ve had people tell me that seeing the window, evocative of a 1950s era holiday, is the kick-off to their Christmas season,” says Vance. She adds, “Flashback is a great place for multigenerations to shop. Grandparents can show kids what Christmas was like when they were younger.” Cheryl Mesler, co-owner of Burke’s Book Store in Cooper-Young with
husband Corey, says that trying to support local artists and gift stores is important to them. They emphasize that used books in good shape make great gifts. “We try to offer a wide range of things from lower cost used books to higher end leather-bound books,” said Mesler. “We also try to carry some off-the-wall titles that you might not find in the regular stores.” They make it a point to visit The Art Center, at 1636 Union Avenue, for unusual gift-wrapping materials. The Mesler’s shop for locally-made gifts at Diane’s Art, Gift & Home in the Evergreen district at 1581 Overton Park. The gift shop recently opened an art gallery on the second floor of the building nestled next door to Fresh Slices Sidewalk Café. The shop offers jewelry, children’s clothing and framed artwork, the majority of which is made by local artists. “Shopping locally is so huge for us,” said store manager and artist Suzanne Galloway Mcclain. “Memphians are big on supporting local shops and artists.” Shoes, rare books or vintage Santa candle holders all make great gifts, but there’s one more gift you may not have considered – food! Everyone likes to eat – especially around the holidays; however, preparing holiday meals can be stressful as our to-do lists continued on page 18
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are a mile long. Why not let the staff at Fork It Over prepare a delicious feast for your family or appetizers for party guests? Have your order delivered or pick it up from the gingerbreadcolored bungalow at 2299 Young Avenue. Gift certificates also provide an ideal gift. At the corner of Madison and McLean, Kathey Cianciola of Valenza Pasta offers Italian favorites such as ravioli packaged fresh or frozen for the family feast. They can also bundle gift baskets to go under the Christmas tree. “Just let us know what you want to spend and we’ll fix you up,” advises Cianciola. And one critical piece of advice – don’t forget the knot bread for sauce scooping or gift cards to round out Christmas giving. At Peria shoe boutique, 1680 Union Avenue, owner Peria Gober offers a holiday wish list program, where wives, daughters and girlfriends can come in to register for items they would like to see under their tree. This takes the guesswork out of gift buying for the men in their lives. It couldn’t be any easier if elves delivered the shoes! “We have a lot of products not readily available in Memphis,” said Gober, “as well as smaller gift items.” Santa can’t be everywhere at once, but he could get a full season’s worth of shopping done, and fill up his belly, in the shops of Midtown. From CooperYoung to Evergreen, the holiday spirit is alive and well – and waiting for your arrival!
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21 Boscos provides gift cards for charity auctions ranging from the Memphis Zoo to the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf. Ghost River provides funds for the Wolf River Conservatory, Memphis Botanical Gardens and many others. The list goes on and on. Just one or two more customers a day matters to the small business owner – that means you can be the difference! It may make the difference in a job for a student, a tenant for a local builder, or taxes for our city. In return you receive world-class products and excellent service. You are going to purchase goods and services anyway, so why not do it in Midtown? Do us all a favor – be a strategic shopper and buy in Midtown.
someone would love these “like new” shoes. When I got to the checkout I told Barry what had happened six months earlier when I tried out the shoes. Instead of ringing up my new shoes at the regular price, he deducted the price of the cross country shoes I brought to donate. He simply refused to allow a customer to be stuck with shoes they could not wear. Breakaway’s shoe donation program started three years ago, and in that time thousands of shoes have been given to homeless ministries, Sudanese -M. Glenn Roseberry, Jr. refugees, and Soulsville Charter School’s cross country program. Bryan at Breakaway commented, “People have given us great feedback and it’s really made a difference.” Anyone can bring in lightly used shoes and get $10 off their next shoe purchase. You and I know that this type of service does not happen online. Barry and local business owners like him reinvest their profits in the community. They hire local residents and give to local charities. Steve Womack at State Farm provided a grant to the Cooper Young Development Corporation and also assisted the Cooper Young Association in building a playground at Peabody Elementary. These and many other business people give back to our community and spend their money right here every day. Soulsville student displays his “new” shoes
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22 You might know the Church Health Center for their Clinic located on Peabody or their wellness ministry called Hope & Healing located on Union, but this faith-based health organization offers the community so much more than most Memphians realize. For more than 18 years, the Church Health Center’s employer-sponsored healthcare plan for small businesses and self-employed people, the MEMPHIS Plan, has been helping those in need to have access to quality, affordable healthcare. And with the current state of the economy, the Plan is growing by leaps and bounds. Because of volunteer
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Lemzel Johnson and his family the Church Health Center’s MEMPHIS Plan helps thousands receive care
doctors who see MEMPHIS Plan patients in their own private practices, the Center is able to serve uninsured working people and their families. Local hospitals, diagnostic centers and laboratories also donate their services, providing continuity of care and peace of mind to their patients. “You may be sitting next to a MEMPHIS Plan patient at your doctor’s office and never know it,” said Assistant Director of the Plan, Jennie Robbins. “Plan participants receive the same quality care you receive.”
Thanks to generous people who donate their time, the MEMPHIS Plan is able to help people like Lemzel Johnson, who for many years has worked for Neighborhood Christian Center, another ministry that provides compassion to the practical and spiritual needs of people in the Memphis area. In 2007 Johnson and his family became MEMPHIS Plan participants, and his decision to enroll proved a timely one. One night, after work, Johnson’s life changed drastically. continued on page 24
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“It was a typical day at work and then I came home, ate dinner with the family and kissed my four kids goodnight,” Lemzel said. “Next thing I knew, I was in a hospital bed and my wife was explaining to me that I’d had a seizure.” Doctors discovered that Lemzel had a pituitary adenoma near his optical nerve. Pituitary adenomas are typically benign, slow-growing tumors that arise from cells in the pituitary gland, the master gland that regulates the body's hormones.
our employees,” she said. “Without it, some of them might not receive medical care.” Pettit’s employee Jerome Moseby went in for what he thought would be a routine eye exam only to learn that a disease in his eye would require a special lens implant. “Jerome must have had this disease since he was a child, but he could never afford surgery,” Howell said. Pettit’s Lawnscapes employees have been helped in many ways over the years through the Plan – including dental visits, eye care, help regulating someone’s blood sugar and other services. In fact, one employee
“Next thing I knew, I was in a hospital bed” “I didn’t know what was going on,” he said. “But I knew that I was in good hands with my doctors. They took care of everything and treated me with great care and respect.” “Without the MEMPHIS Plan there’s no telling what would have happened to me,” Johnson said gratefully. “When you add up all of the visits to the hospital, appointments with specialists, medicine and treatment – well, you do the math.” The MEMPHIS Plan is also meeting the needs of workers at Pettit’s Lawnscapes, a residential and commercial design landscape and property-maintenance firm. Manager Barbara Howell said she is glad she’s able to offer the Plan to the company’s workers, who have benefited from the Plan recently. “It’s an amazing feeling for us in management to offer the Plan to
attributes the plan for saving his life. “One of our workers last summer was so sick he had to go to the ER,” Barbara said. “Turns out he had a virus that was affecting his stomach and liver. Thank goodness for the Plan and his operation or he might not have made it.” Barbara Howell and the Pettit’s Lawnscapes crew feel that the Plan brings the team together. “Ya’ll have helped us tremendously,” she said of the Church Health Center. The MEMPHIS Plan is just another way the Church Health Center cares for those in need of quality healthcare.
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Playhouse on the Square Feb 27—Mar 7
An all-out reason to celebrate as Ballet Memphis begins a new tradition in our new Midtown home with new work and original music guaranteed to make you smile. From the percussive Takademe to the African rhythms of Second Before the Ground, new work by Czech choreographer Petr Zahradnicek, and a world premiere collaboration between Jane Comfort and Kirk Whalum made possible by a grant from the National Dance Project. Tickets start at just $10.
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Corinne. Another reason is Dr. Elliott loves talking to people. In fact, his psychology degree from Millsaps College has been helpful as he works with his patients. Dr. Elliott is wellknown among his patients as being gentle, especially with those who have an innate fear of the dental chair. The Elliotts credit their patients with making their work so enjoyable and celebrate the fact that they have assisted generations of the same family. “Our goal was never to have a high volume of patients,” Dr. Elliott asserts, “but trying to do what’s best for
the patient – whether that is helping them find a job or fixing their teeth.” Similarly, their patients have watched the Elliott family grow. Every year Corinne hangs a new family picture in the office, and often her children are recognized by patients around town. “We like what we’re doing and we have no plans to retire,” admits Corinne. So whether you need a tooth fixed or you just want to make a new friend, Dr. Elliott’s dental practice is just around the corner!
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