Memphis 2023

Renovations

to increase home value

Personalization: We all want to make our home unique to our own character. However, when it comes time to sell, buyers want to envision themselves in the home, which can be difficult if the entire home is personalized to you. Avoid any personalization that is difficult to undo and stick to a nice universal outlook that speaks to everyone.

Landscaping: Just like with personalizing, it’s best to keep it simple. Some home buyers may love how elaborate your landscaping may look, but most of the time they’re considering the cost of upkeep or the difficulty of maintaining that look. A clean lawn with curb appeal is the best first impression to give to potential buyers.

Closet Space: Some of us are minimalist and can do with a larger room by sacrificing closet space, but most potential buyers value the importance of storage. Remember, buyers want to see themselves living in the home, and a lack of closet space might send them looking elsewhere.

Bold Paint: Freshly painted rooms are a great way to brighten up your home. There’s nothing wrong with bringing a little color into your home but keep in mind that buyers may not favor the same colors you do. Stick to keeping the colors subtle with small accents and focus more on neutral tones to appeal to potential buyers.

Trendy Designs: Barn doors and patterned tiles may look great to some buyers, but avoid trendy designs that might be outdated when you decide to sell. No matter how tempting the latest home design trend may be, the classic look is always the safest bet.

DIY Projects: Projects that you build yourself are great, but only when they’re done professionally. This is important to potential buyers so make sure if you’re going to do your own home project, that you do it exceptionally well. This also applies to repairs, quick cover ups will only get you so far. These sort of projects can either increase or decrease the value of your home so make sure you know what you’re doing before proceeding.

Long-Term Necessities: When it comes to renovations, keep in mind that not every buyer needs a built in office desk, or a workshop, or anything that may seem like a great idea to you. Tread carefully when adding permanent fixtures, not all buyers have the same vision as you when it comes to changes made. Make sure your room structures allow the flexibility for potential buyers to make their own changes.

Restaurants

Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar

Small plates of soups, salads & entrees are served with taster-size pours of wine in posh surrounds.

39 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103

Phone: (901) 521-8005 | Web: flightmemphis.com

The Majestic Grille

Steaks & upscale American fare are dished up in a grand 1913 movie house showing silent films.

145 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103

Phone: (901) 522-8555 | Web: majesticgrille.com

Huey’s Downtown

Laid-back tavern for beer, pub grub & specialty hamburgers; open late, with live music.

77 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103

Phone: (901) 527-2700 | Web: hueyburger.com

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Paulette’s Restaurant

Cozy eatery featuring an inventive menu of French & Hungarian dishes along with regional eats.

50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103

McEwen’s

Sophisticated room with exposed brick offering hearty, upscale Southern dishes & a long wine list.

120 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

Itta Bena

Family-run Italian place serving traditional fare, including homemade pasta, & wine in a warm space. 145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Kooky Canuck

Treats from the Great White

North draw crowds to this eatery known for its jumbo burgers & drinks.

87 S 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Tsunami

Sleek eatery specializing in innovative Pacific Rim small plates that change with the seasons.

928 Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104

Sage Restaurant

Trendy, petite venue dishing up classic Southern comfort foods & desserts, plus weekend brunch. 94 S Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Chez Philippe

Inventive French cuisine & many wines in The Peabody hotel’s opulent main dining room. 2638, 149 Union Ave #4, Memphis, TN 38103

Bishop

Trendy restaurant spotlighting seafood, burgers & meat plates, plus brunch, unique cocktails & wine.

545 S Main St #111, Memphis, TN 38103

Jul 12-13

FreedomFest

Are YOU living your FREEST life? FreedomFest is different from any conference you have ever attended. You can practice yoga in the morning, listen to world-renowned speakers on finance or geo-politics after breakfast, choose from a dozen breakout sessions with the world’s brightest thought leaders in the afternoon, watch movies (and meet the directors) all day, judge contestants in startup competition, and end the night with karaoke! FreedomFest is about ALL the ways we experience liberty in our lives – political, financial, social, creative, professional, physical, intellectual liberty, and more. Tickets ar freedomfest.com.

JUL 14

Memphis Summer Cocktail Festival

The Memphis Summer Cocktail Fest lineup is set with 30+ spirits offering up delectable summer-inspired cocktails to choose from! Tickets include 12 mini cocktails, and attendees can purchase local, tasty eats from delicious food trucks, enjoy a photo booth on-site to capture all the magic, dance the night away with the help of the DJ, and more! This is a 21+ only event. Learn more at memphisfestivals.com.

AUG 12

Memphis Chicken & Beer Festival

Join us on August 12th, 2023 on the field of the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for the 5th Annual Memphis Chicken & Beer Festival. We will have live entertainment throughout the event, as well as yard games, inflatables, and more! Local restaurants will have food available for purchase. Learn more at memphischickenandbeer.com.

Sep 21 - Oct 1

Mid-South Fair

Fairgoers will have the chance to enjoy more than 50 rides and a wide

array of ground acts stationed around the property. Food and beverage vendors will be out in full force serving up Fair favorites such as funnel cakes, candied apples, turkey legs, corn dogs and a variety of beverages for the whole family. Mid-South Fair tickets to see special events perform in the arena are sold separately. However, fair admission is free to special event ticket holders as an added bonus. Details at landerscenter.com and tickets at ticketmaster.com.

SEP 29

Mempho Music Festival

Mempho Fest features some of music’s biggest names, over three days, playing in the most legendary music city on earth. Enjoy three days of live music at this Memphis music festival, which is held in East Memphis at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Learn more at memphofest.com.

OCT 6

Memphis Bacon & Bourbon Festival

At our annual Memphis Bacon & Bourbon Festival hosted by the Memphis Flyer, we’ll have creative bacon-inspired dishes of all kinds from some great Memphis restaurants, plus a vast array of distilled spirits to tempt your tastebuds. Learn more at memphisbaconandbourbon.com.

NOV 11

Memphis Crafts & Drafts Festival - Holiday Market

Join us for the top Shop Local market experience in Memphis, at our annual Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market! Crafts & Drafts is a unique FREE shopping experience that showcases a curated group of local artists, makers, and crafters. Learn more at memphiscraftsanddrafts.com.

DEC 1

Memphis Holiday Spirits Cocktail Festival

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for a Holly, Jolly Cocktail Festival! Sip festive cocktails, listen to music and visit the big man in red himself! Each ticket includes 12 sample-sized yuletide cocktails. Learn more at memphisfestivals.com.

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JAN 2024 TBD

Hill and Dale 8-Miler

Start your year off with this eight-mile trail run and stick around after the race to enjoy fare from local food trucks. Learn more at runsignup.com.

MAR 2024 TBD

51st Annual Silky Sullivan St. Patrick’s Parade

Join in the fun on America’s most iconic street as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with marching bands, steppers, twirlers, floats and all sort of sights! Learn more at bealestreet.com.

May TBD 2024

Beale Street Music Festival

A three day music festival with live performances by your favorite artists, food, merchandise, barbecue cooking contest and more. Don’t miss out. Visit memphisinmay.org for upcoming line up of artist, times and dates.

Jun TBD 2024

Mid-South Pride Parade & Festival

The Memphis Pride Parade is the most colorful and exciting celebration ever to roll down Beale Street. Memphis Pride Fest is the single largest gathering for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies in the Mid-South. While the Festival and Pride Parade are the cornerstones of Memphis Pride Fest, the entire celebration (known as Memphis Pride Fest Weekend) spans 4 days beginning with Drag N Drive, a dance party on Friday Night, the signature festival and parade on Saturday, and winding down with a Drag Brunch on Sunday.

Memphis Pride Fest is held the first weekend of June. Dates are announced early in the year. Promotions and details typically begin rolling out about 60 days prior to the event. Visit midsouthpride.org/pridefest.

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whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

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EATING THE PSYCHOLOGY

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

Control weight gain and compulsive

eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

ConsumptionSome of us more than others realize that what we eat can effect how we feel such as eating too little or too much. We should be able to enjoy what we eat but also feel better when we do.

Eating healthy is a challenging task that many of us

strive to achieve but often fall short.

InfluencesCultural, social, family, and economical factors may be a direct influence linked to our food and eating behaviors. However, a more serious influence such as stress, boredom and anxiety can play a larger role as many of us eat as a coping mechanism. Although it can

sometimes help bring relief and ease feelings, it often leads to regret and build more negativity. Avoiding the problem with food will often create another problem with self-image when suffering from weight gain or other negative affects caused by unhealthy eating.

Weight ManagementHere are tips to help you manage your weight.

For starters, never skip a meal. By skipping a meal, you’re allowing yourself to become

hungry later which can result in reckless binge eating. Be sure to plan your meals ahead of time and limit night time snacking. This will allow you to always be one step ahead

of your weight by creating a routine. If you’re getting a craving between meals, try to exercise or find another way to distract yourself from food.

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Eating Diary - This is a great tool to keep track of your eating habits. Record what food you eat and when you eat it. Also take note of how you feel after eating and if you were doing anything while eating such as using your phone or watching TV.

By recording your habits, you will be able to pinpoint which foods and activities to avoid. The diary can also assist you when you’re working with a dietitian to help you make the best decisions.

OUTMEMPHIS: THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE MID-SOUTH

Regardless of how we identify as individuals, we all seek a world where we can live openly, honestly and authentically. We desire a community that celebrates and respects us fully as a part of the whole. We expect and deserve to be as open about who we are and whom we love as we choose to be. Working to make that world a reality is what we do every day at OUTMemphis…in dozens of ways, in a hundred settings, and for thousands of clients and allies. OUTMEMPHIS.ORG | (901) 278-6422

FOCUS MID-SOUTH MAGAZINE

Focus Magazine is all about LGBT+ people and their allies…their work, play, families, creativity, style, health and wealth, bodies and souls. Focus is an attitude…spirited, independent, outspoken, serious, playful and irreverent, sometimes controversial, always passionate. FOCUSLGBT.COM | (901) 800-1172

CHOICES

CHOICES is a safe, welcoming clinic that offers comprehensive reproductive health care to everyone. Our high-quality, affirming health care services are available to everyone who walks through our doors—even if they can’t afford the full cost of the services they need. YOURCHOICES.ORG | (901) 274-3550

ATOMIC ROSE

Looking for something DELICIOUS? Atomic Rose has you covered. From Friday to Sunday, enjoy a wide selection of food and drink options, served fresh and ready to enjoy. Drag up your LIFE at Atomic Rose! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday offer a variety of shows, each with breathtaking performances, stunning looks, and hilarious commentary. Get into the fantasy and enjoy some top tier DRAG! ATOMICROSEMEMPHIS.COM | (901) 922-5645