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Fairview, Updates on Kroc Center Discussed at C-Y Meeting

CooperYoung — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:29:22 GMT

Fairview Jr. High and the Kroc Center- which will be opened in February 2013- were the main topics discussed at the Cooper-Young community association meeting on November 13.

Storified by CooperYoung · Thu, Nov 15 2012 12:29:22

Got some good answers about Kroc Center. Check @micromemphis and December Lamplighter. #cooperyoung
— David Royer · Tue, Nov 13 2012 17:26:30

Cooper-Young Community Association held it's meeting Tuesday, which covered the new Kroc Center, and tours of Fairview Jr. High. MicroMemphis reporters, Dustin Azlin and Robert Soden were on the scene, live-tweeting and conducting interviews.

Great turn-out thus far! Everyone is enjoying refreshments in the cafeteria before the meeting starts. ^RES #cooperyoung
— CooperYoung · Tue, Nov 13 2012 16:10:03

Follow the #cooperyoung hashtag RIGHT NOW for live twitter coverage of the CYCA meeting. MicroMemphis reporter @RESoden is reporting.
— CooperYoung · Tue, Nov 13 2012 15:56:59

CYCA meets at Fairview Junior High Auditorium at 6 p.m. Tune in for live twitter coverage @micromemphis #cooperyoung
— Robert Soden · Tue, Nov 13 2012 15:11:12

Just arrived at Fairview Jr. High for CYCA meeting. Hope to find out updates on how the Kroc Center is coming along. #CooperYoung #CYMicro
— Dustin Azlin · Tue, Nov 13 2012 15:44:40

Principal Salina Sparkman says, "We are always pushing our students to be prepared for Middle College." #cooperyoung http://pic.twitter.com/50XDFdRP · CooperYoung

The tour of Fairview Jr. High started before the meeting.

Moriah Dendy, English Teacher, gives us a brief tour of the classroom facilities before the meeting. #cooperyoung http://pic.twitter.com/Ca4MtRxj · CooperYoung

Dendy: "Fairview offers both co-ed courses and gender-exclusive courses to our students and parents." #cooperyoung
— CooperYoung · Tue, Nov 13 2012 16:31:11

Next stop: the beautifully renovated auditorium! ^RES #cooperyoung http://pic.twitter.com/1bdu49S8 · CooperYoung

CYCA members touring Fairview Middle School and Middle College #cooperyoung http://pic.twitter.com/j68CVlgW · Barret School

Even Fairview middle school students are getting a brief understanding of social media, as they analyze Twitter trends.

#Fairview middle schoolers analyzing Twitter trends #cooperyoung @micromemphis http://pic.twitter.com/zBRpUv7K · David Royer

Shortly after the tours, audience members learned more about the plans for the new Kroc Center- a state-of-the-art recreational facility- which is under construction on East Parkway.

Representative Ty Cobb gives the audience details about what the Kroc Center will offer to the community. #cooperyoung http://pic.twitter.com/dFaBZg8f · CooperYoung

Cobb: "We want students to have access to a more structured after-school program; the option to exercise, swim, learn music." #cooperyoung
— CooperYoung · Tue, Nov 13 2012 17:19:18

Ty Cobb from the Kroc Center explaining the wonderful features of this world class building. #cooperyoung http://pic.twitter.com/ggyf4rsb · Barret School

Tonight's most uncomfortable question for Kroc Center: Are you going to proselytize people? #cooperyoung @micromemphis
— David Royer · Tue, Nov 13 2012 18:23:04

Also, no homeless shelter or programs at Kroc Center, but will have walk-in 'social services' office. @micromemphis #cooperyoung
— David Royer · Tue, Nov 13 2012 18:29:59

Do Sushi in Cooper-Young Switching Gears

CooperYoung — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 02:19:51 GMT

A Cooper-Young favorite closed its doors today after 9 years serving up sushi and soup in a cool, funky atmosphere. Prolific restauranteur Karen Carrier promises something new... and fresh... will take its place.

Storified by CooperYoung · Sun, Oct 14 2012 19:19:51

After much speculation about its pending closure, Do Sushi broke its own news on Facebook.

Do Sushi - Memphis, TN - Japanese Restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant | Facebook

Do Sushi, Memphis, TN. 291 likes · 122 talking about this · 22 were here.

The news made WMC-TVs website...

Dō Sushi in Cooper-Young closing this weekend - Midtown - WMC-TV

2 days ago ... Many locals have heard rumors of Dō Sushi in Cooper-Young closing this weekend. Today the restaurateur, Karn Carrier, po...

WMC-TV weatherman Ron Childers was one of the first to lead the charge... last meal at Do.

Do Sushi Bar is closing! NOOOOO!!! It's our favorite sushi bar. Last three days. It's gonna be packed. Gotta go to Do!
— Ron Childers · Fri, Oct 12 2012 10:24:16

RT @eatlocalmemphis: I hear Do Sushi is closing. I'm going today to pay homage then. Who's coming with me?
— marcy tashie · Fri, Oct 12 2012 12:32:30

The news lit up local Twitter feeds after @Ilovememphis Tweeted about the closing.

Wait...Do Sushi is becoming a taco place as of Sunday? Noooooo.
— Kerry from the CVB · Fri, Oct 12 2012 11:56:46

My favorite place WOULD close while I'm out of the country: “@ilovememphis: Wait...Do Sushi is becoming a taco place as of Sunday? Noooooo.”
— Kelsey Currie · Fri, Oct 12 2012 19:34:30

DO Sushi... goodbye dinner... looking forward to the next Karen Carrier creation... but will miss this place http://instagr.am/p/QyH0OskOHn/ · Memphis twEATS

#Memphis Can't believe Do in Cooper Young is closing :( Noooo. I'm not a huge sushi person, but their soups were amazing.
— Carrie Brown-Smith · Sun, Oct 14 2012 18:21:20

Got Do Sushi for the last time before they close. To-go, obviously. http://pic.twitter.com/Z8hzO3sZ · shaneofmemphis

Some worried that rumors Do Sushi was turning into a taco place was a reminder of the loss of another Cooper-Young favorite.

Danger! Flashback to Au Fond/Grace. RT @ilovememphis: Wait...Do Sushi is becoming a taco place as of Sunday? Noooooo.
— Alison · Fri, Oct 12 2012 12:32:02

El Diablo. Au Fond

May 4, 2011 In two Facebook announcements during a 5-day period, Chef Ben Vaughn announced the closure of both of his Cooper-Young restau...

Sorry to hear Do Sushi is closing. Had some great times there.
— Tonya Meeks · Fri, Oct 12 2012 13:44:12

Goodbye dinner at Do. Farewell dear friend. @ Do Sushi http://instagr.am/p/QvueChEs9e/ · Thomas

The 25th Anniversary of the Cooper-Young Festival

CooperYoung — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:33:33 GMT

The Cooper-Young Festival is one of the largest outdoor festivals in Memphis, Tennessee. More than 100 thousand people pack this Midtown neighborhood. It's also one of the city's most colorful festivals. See this collection of Tweets from U of M journalism students and festival-goers!

Storified by CooperYoung · Sun, Sep 16 2012 05:33:33

Check out the @MicroMemphis team doing the dang thing! Cooper Young fest coverage- follow us! #CYFest12 #CYMicro
— Christina Holloway · Sat, Sep 15 2012 16:03:11

Cooper-Young Festival - CYF Is Back

In its 25th year, this event has grown tremendously and is one of Memphis' most highly attended festivals. This year, over 120,000 guests...

#CYFest12 Estimate 100,000+ & growing at the Cooper-Young festival. Told it's biggest single day type event in S East. http://pic.twitter.com/ybRIcsCZ · Michael Lander

Overcast skies hung over the festival for most of the day, but no rain. And much cooler weather than normal for this mid-September event.

Nice and cool here at Cooper-Young. Considering normal Memphis weather, I feel lucky. #CYFest12
— Alex Briggs · Sat, Sep 15 2012 14:50:50

When thousands of people converge on a neighborhood in one day... parking becomes an issue.

#parking #wow #cyfest12 http://pic.twitter.com/dMFtPro1 · Jannica Barber

parking was tame, posted up on Barksdale #CYFest12 http://pic.twitter.com/IckSqwZx · MooreKeenan

Nice man letting me park in his yard in exchange for a corndog. #CYFest12
— Tyler Park · Sat, Sep 15 2012 10:08:37

Bikes were one way around the parking hassles...

#CYfest party parking lot http://pic.twitter.com/IKZNAnwE · CY Beer Festival

Lots of people packed in a small neighborhood can also result in pedestrian crowding...

Intersection of Cooper and Young at 6:30 p.m. #cyfest12 http://instagr.am/p/PncWpvFnej/ · Elle P.

Cooper Young Fest- A place were all the rude people meet up in one place and run into each other.
— Julie Lauber · Sat, Sep 15 2012 14:54:04

Tent City #CYFest12 http://pic.twitter.com/Rga1EGR6 · MooreKeenan

Despite safety concerns after a highly publicized robbery in Cooper-Young last week... the festival remains a day focused on fun and few safety issues. MicroMemphis reporters Michael Lander and Dustin Azlin checked with officials...

#CYFest12 Talked w/20+yr Memphis Police Ofcr who's worked CY Fest since 93. Said there's often no trouble except a few distant car break-ins
— Michael Lander · Sat, Sep 15 2012 10:35:27

Everyone I have talked to says security at #cyfest12 is spot on. Say sheriff and #MPD presence is working perfectly. @cooperyoung
— Dustin Azlin · Sat, Sep 15 2012 14:59:33

Mike Walden with #EMHC says only first aid calls at #cyfest12 were 3 heat related incidents. #safety #cymicro @cooperyoung
— Dustin Azlin · Sat, Sep 15 2012 15:08:57

What the Cooper-Young Festival is possibly best known for, though, is attracting colorful characters...

Cooper-Young Twitter Scavenger Hunt

CooperYoung — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:01:32 GMT

It's a new crop of MicroMemphis reporters and that means one thing - time for the Twitter Scavenger Hunt, y'all. See what our intrepid reporters learned about the neighborhood 140 characters at a time.

Storified by CooperYoung · Mon, Sep 17 2012 09:01:32

RT @Broadcaster2be: Me and @joshuabolden at Young Avenue Deli waiting for this scavenger hunt! @LuKelley #CYMICRO http://instagr.am/p/PZ1RdSh9Ux/ · JoshuaBolden.com

Scavenger hunt buddies! @BarbLuise and I #CYMicro http://via.me/-4ycwy8s
— Christina Holloway · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:36:26

Read this post to see our scavenger hunt list. This is the class from last year.

Cooper-Young Twitter Scavenger Hunt! · Lurene Kelley

First thing you learn in a Twitter scavenger hunt - it's not as easy as it appears.

This #journo learned how hard it is to tweet and walk at the same time. Apologies to the sign I ran into while attempting it. #cymicro
— Dustin Azlin · Mon, Sep 10 2012 14:32:42

Live tweeting news isn't easy! Who knew? #lostinCY #CYmicro
— H. Christina Owenga · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:29:00

This is the first semester for new U of M prof David Royer! He's also the editor of Cooper-Young's longtime community newspaper - The Lamplighter.

RT @MicroMemphis: Co-prof @davidroyer monitoring his first #CYMicro scavenger hunt. It's a tough gig. http://pic.twitter.com/3wV6aG8J · Lurene Kelley

The LampLighter: Cooper-Young - Many Values, One Community

By Andy Ashby Being green will get a lot cleaner in Cooper-Young as a new partnership takes over the recycling facilities on First Congre...

This is me, Lurene Kelley, laying down the scavenger hunt rules. It's serious business, folks.

fun! “@davidroyer: Dr. Kelly giving the Micromemphis students a sendoff on their Twitter scavenger hunt. #cymicro http://pic.twitter.com/DFPsPP6v” · Lurene Kelley

Don't forget the #cymicro hashtag!
— CooperYoung · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:17:49

Some of our fantastic U of M journalism alumni still check in during scavenger hunt day.

Ah.... Following the @micromemphis scavenger hunt! Makes me REALLY miss college!!! #cymicro
— Mary Nicole Blum · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:04:34

The students are off! Everyone in Cooper-Young is subject to interviews and photographs.

#CYMicro Sherry Glissendorf, 56, likes to come to outside patio of Celtic Crossing for a Guinness on tap.@DustinAzlin http://pic.twitter.com/nEy4iBdt · Michael Lander

Jerice says work is what drew her to #cymicro @micromemphis http://instagr.am/p/PZ8JOKRh4B/ · JoshuaBolden.com

Joe Robertson from 3 blocks over says he prefers CY’s Bank of America for its friendlier atmosphere & community safety #lostinCY #CYmicro
— H. Christina Owenga · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:53:32

Midway through the hunt - a flurry of Peabody Eagles - from the neighborhood elementary school.

Season Four: #CYMicro

CooperYoung — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:32:51 GMT

We're set for another season of MicroMemphis. This semester will mark year two in this experiential, experimental hyperlocal lab class. Follow the #CYMicro hashtag to see what the students find as they report and to get a glimpse of how the class works.

Storified by CooperYoung · Tue, Sep 25 2012 20:32:51

City of Memphis, hear about what the @MicroMemphis students are up to in Cooper-Young by following us! #CYMicro
— Christina Holloway · Tue, Sep 25 2012 19:04:18

One of our first stories of the semester - update on the much anticipated bike lanes in Cooper-Young by reporter Michael G. Lander. He's a cycling enthusiast and will be covering our recreational beat.

Bike Lane Update

According to Wagenschutz, part of the reason for the recent delay in completing this striping project was the Cooper-Young 4-Miler Run an...

Super Tweeter and MicroMemphis reporter Christina Holloway found a cool assignment - hanging out with Americorps volunteers at Memphis' in hostel. It's located in Cooper-Young!

Working on assignment #3 #CYGroupie #journalism #CYMicro (@ Java Cabana) http://4sq.com/PXmwnz
— Christina Holloway · Tue, Sep 25 2012 17:38:39

#AmeriCorps guests eating din din #CYMicro http://twitpic.com/ayd87z · Christina Holloway

MicroMemphis reporter Robert Soden is hard at work... at Alchemy: )

Just had a great talk with one of the many 'mixologists' at Alchemy! Look for the full story on their specialty drinks menu soon. #CYMicro
— Robert Soden · Thu, Sep 20 2012 15:18:53

MicroMemphis reporter Dustin Azlin is working a beat we all care deeply about - Safety in Cooper-Young.

Working on a story about a string of burglaries/robberies in #CooperYoung area in September. More to come over the next week. #cymicro
— Dustin Azlin · Wed, Sep 19 2012 12:19:15

7 burglaries and 1 robbery since Sept. 1st in Cooper-Young area. #safety #cymicro
— Dustin Azlin · Wed, Sep 19 2012 11:09:01

Our MicroMemphis reporter from Germany, Barbara Werner, doesn't have a smart phone - so she sends Tweets by proxy! Barbara is working the art/film beat.

From @BarbLuise Had a good conversation at #BlackLodgeVideo about film. Look for more in an upcoming story in MicroMemphis. #cymicro
— Dustin Azlin · Wed, Sep 19 2012 12:04:41

Of course - the first big event for our MicroMemphis reporters in the fall is covering the Cooper-Young Festival. Here's a Storify of what we found...

The 25th Anniversary of the Cooper-Young Festival

The Cooper-Young Festival is one of the largest outdoor festivals in Memphis, Tennessee. More than 100 thousand people pack this Midtown...

Our reporters always get to know the neighborhood with a Twitter Scavenger Hunt! Here's what they found!

Cooper-Young Twitter Scavenger Hunt

It's a new crop of MicroMemphis reporters and that means one thing - time for the Twitter Scavenger Hunt, y'all. See what our intrepid r...

MicroMemphis reporters Christina Holloway and Barbara Werner took first prize for best scavenger hunt Storify. Prize - credit at Java Cabana - our official MicroMemphis field headquarters!

best #CYMicro Scav. Hunt @ceholloway12 http://bit.ly/S7RZWz & @BarbLuise http://bit.ly/S7RZWz win free #JavaCabana http://pic.twitter.com/A0c6yRgS · CooperYoung

MicroMemphis reporters @DustinAzlin and @BarbLuise just arrived at Cooper-Young to work our beats. #cymicro @lurenekelley @davidroyer
— Dustin Azlin · Wed, Sep 19 2012 10:47:20

The 38104 on Cooper-Young: April 11, 2012

CooperYoung — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:09:15 GMT

What people are saying about Cooper-Young around Cooper-Young. Tweets searched in and around the 38104 zip code. Midtowny.

Storified by CooperYoung · Wed, Apr 11 2012 22:09:15

The week's goings-on in Cooper-Young. From HIV testing to Indie Film meetups.

It's #GYT month! Get yourself tested for FREE tonight @MGLCC! Free #HIV and syphilis testing, 6-9pm. It's at 892 S. Cooper in Cooper Young!
— Planned Parenthood · Wed, Apr 11 2012 10:25:34

TONIGHT! FuelFilm Volunteer Meet-Up at Celtic Crossing in Cooper-Young! 7pm-'til...Celtic Crossing-903 South Cooper
— David Merrill · Mon, Apr 09 2012 11:30:01

C-Y food recommendations from I Love Memphis.

@hovercoon My favorite is Stone Soup Cafe in Cooper-Young. Their Swedish crepes are the best.
— Kerry from the CVB · Tue, Apr 10 2012 06:48:47

And from musicians...

Just finished playing Cooper Young Farmers Market. Was great! Now lunch at @Stone Soup. Fresh strawberrys...herbs. organic leg O Lamb.
— Yancy & Yancy · Sat, Apr 07 2012 10:03:01

Chilling at Java Cabana in Cooper/Young enjoying iced coffee as She & Him plays over the speakers. #Saturdays
— Steven Bowman · Sat, Apr 07 2012 14:46:18

and from neighbors...

What's your fave neighborhood dish? Check out the latest from our Food team. http://cooperyoung.weebly.com/food--drink.html #CYMicro
— CooperYoung · Sun, Apr 08 2012 18:02:25

Summer growing season starting up at Cooper-Young Farmer's Market!

We're so excited to be starting the summer growing season in cooper-young #farmersmarket come see us! http://pic.twitter.com/pVrkC73m · CYCFarmersMarket

Warm temps also bringing out the skaters!

Spring weather bringing skaters to Midtown, see pics and video from #Memphis' largest skate park http://bit.ly/IxUWau
— CooperYoung · Tue, Apr 10 2012 12:51:40

Ooops - someone lost a wallet.

found a wallet in the bank of america parking lot in cooper young. dude has a conceal carry permit so i must find him.
— curtofranklin · Wed, Apr 11 2012 17:29:29

April Cooper-Young Night Out - music and perfect weather.

RT @JHoustonHill: Velvet Revolution #CYNO @ Cooper-Young Historic District http://instagr.am/p/JDmdR_G7CQ/ · David Royer

RT @MadisonLine Love all the reports from Cooper Young Night Out! Sounds like everyone's having a great time. #CYNO / it has been fun!
— CY Beer Festival · Thu, Apr 05 2012 19:18:45

Read my #Storify story: "Cooper-Young Night Out" http://sfy.co/mxo #storify #cyno #cymicro
— Danielle J. Wilburn · Tue, Apr 10 2012 12:49:20

#CYMicro Twitter Scavenger Hunt in Cooper-Young

CooperYoung — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:53:34 GMT

Each semester...students in MicroMemphis - the hyperlocal news project from the University of Memphis Department of Journalism - get to know the Cooper-Young neighborhood in Midtown Memphis in doses of 140 characters.

Storified by CooperYoung · Thu, Jan 26 2012 12:53:34

off to scavenger hunt! first time in Cooper-Young. soo excited #CYMicro
— ManonPriebe · Tue, Jan 24 2012 10:18:41

A sunny 60-degrees in January - who could ask for better weather for our regular #CYMicro Scavenger Hunt. Here's the list:

“@MicroMemphis: Folo our students on "Get to Know the Neighborhood" SM Scavenger Hunt. Today 1-3:00 http://cot.ag/yEa7k4 #CYMicro ^LK”
— Raven N. Phillips · Tue, Jan 24 2012 07:37:38

Couldn't have asked for better weather for our #CYMicro scavenger hunt today! @FeelmyRAPH http://pic.twitter.com/GkSsVXyN · Brett Martin

This is the story of what happens when 20 young journos from the University of Memphis take to a neighborhood and start...to get real.

RT @lurenekelley: @micromemphis scavenger hunt! Season 3! Folo #cymicro @ Cooper-Young Historic District http://instagr.am/p/kRz5L/ · CooperYoung

.@lurenekelley laying the scavenger hunt groundrules #cymicro http://pic.twitter.com/vg0mcCBt · Jen Simmons

@anfannin T-minus 1...
— CooperYoung · Tue, Jan 24 2012 11:22:09

Meet part of the team for the Spring 2012 semester

RT @TiffanyReports: Me and Tracy starting the hunt! #cymicro http://pic.twitter.com/oNm1q4In · CooperYoung

RT @RavenNPhillips: My partner Tommy and I are on a scavenger hunt for awesome things in cooper young #CYmicro http://yfrog.com/ntdl6fgj · CooperYoung

Glad to see the @MicroMemphis folks out in Cooper-Young. Love what they do journalism wise. See I can be nice.
— Ryne E. Hancock · Tue, Jan 24 2012 12:26:52

RT @bsmartin21: I'm in #CYMicro with @FeelMyRaph. http://pic.twitter.com/EMEUinra · CooperYoung

RT @K_Hannings: With @anfannin on our #cymicro scavenger hunt! http://pic.twitter.com/Y7isnMGp · CooperYoung

RT @Daniellej_08: I'm on a cooper young scavenger hunt with my classmate Manon #CYMicro http://pic.twitter.com/935WAcbk · CooperYoung

RT @Journalist_DeDe: Me and the crew on the scavenger hunt #cymicro http://pic.twitter.com/mQecLiAr · CooperYoung

RT @idilissak: @Miriamhegner and @idilissak yay scavenging! #CYMicro
— CooperYoung · Tue, Jan 24 2012 11:44:14

RT @chrisfreitas23: A1 This is Chris Freitas and Jasmine Vann with #CYmicro http://pic.twitter.com/7mMKQqmU · CooperYoung

Read my Cooper Young @Storify story: "Cooper-Young Scavenger Hunt" http://sfy.co/W3o #storify #CYMicro
— Bri Jones · Tue, Jan 24 2012 15:42:22

RT @BriJonz: The group is finally finished! Good job team! At Young Ave. Deli ordering food #Teamwork #CYMicro http://twitpic.com/8b9qrg · CooperYoung

December 2011 Cooper-Young Safety Meeting

CooperYoung — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:01:39 GMT

The City of Memphis had a special safety meeting for Cooper-Young Tuesday night. The meeting adressed the recent uptick in burglaries, break-ins, and violent crime in the neighborhood. The Mayor and the Memphis Police Department talked to community members. #CYSafety

Storified by CooperYoung · Tue, Dec 13 2011 17:01:39

Cooper-Young Safety Meeting with the Mayor

C-Y Crime MapThis is a Google map of crimes (burglaries, vehicle breaks ins, assaults (non-domestic violence) in the Cooper-Young neighbo...

MicroMemphis reporters @vstrid21 and @ajjordan are reported and Live Tweeted the meeting. Reporter @ashlblow will be Storifying the meeting. This hashtag was #CYsafety

Mayor and Police join public meeting in Cooper Young tonight to discuss crime.
— TDevonFox · Tue, Dec 13 2011 14:29:42

RT @MicroMemphis: Wanna know what Mayor Wharton has to say at tonight's community meeting with CY residents? Follow us and our #CYSafety hashtag for updates!
— Robert Grisham · Tue, Dec 13 2011 11:09:20

Before the meeting, Mayor Wharton addresses the media #CYSafety http://lockerz.com/s/164629568 · CooperYoung

RT @vstride21: Follow the @MicroMemphis team as they live tweet nd Storify the @cooperyoung #CYSafety meeting today @ 5:30 in the gym of Peabody Elementary
— CooperYoung · Tue, Dec 13 2011 14:00:46

Just arrived @ the #CYSafety meeting. People are starting to file in, but there's really not a big crowd here yet...
— CooperYoung · Tue, Dec 13 2011 15:16:21

Residents are saying that they want to see a quicker response from police in the neighborhood and more community participation #CYSafety
— CooperYoung · Tue, Dec 13 2011 15:23:45

Full house now here at Peabody Elementary #CYSafety http://lockerz.com/s/164630108 · CooperYoung

Mayor A C Wharton begins the meeting by saying he wants to hear from community members:

Mayor Wharton is now speaking ...#CYSafety
— CooperYoung · Tue, Dec 13 2011 15:44:14

Mayor says he doesn't want to talk much, just wants to hear suggestions abt how to get better safety around this community #CYSafety
— CooperYoung · Tue, Dec 13 2011 15:45:20

Mayor Wharton says that they have collaborated with Lt. Armstrong of MPD to have a full technological safety plan. #CYSafety
— CooperYoung · Tue, Dec 13 2011 15:48:14

Colonel Russell Houston of the Union Station MPD prescient takes the stage after the Mayor with advice and recent crime statistics:

Colonel Houston wishes he could have a police car out in the community every 8 mins, but they don't have the manpower. #CYSafety
— CooperYoung · Tue, Dec 13 2011 15:50:37

Be a good witness, take down as much information as you can and call 911 -- Colonel Houston #CYSafety
— CooperYoung · Tue, Dec 13 2011 15:51:55

Residential burglaries usually occur between 6-7 in the morning to abt midday. -- Colonel Houston #CYSafety
— CooperYoung · Tue, Dec 13 2011 15:53:39

RT @MicroMemphis: If you have valuables in your car, put it away where they cannot see it or leave it at home. #CYSafety
— Andy Ashby · Tue, Dec 13 2011 15:57:46

You can read the MPD "Stow It, Don't Show it" brochure here!

People make the common mistake to think that break-ins occur at night. In the contrary they happen during the day -Houston #CYSafety
— CooperYoung · Tue, Dec 13 2011 15:58:34

Overton Square Redevelopment Announcement

CooperYoung — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:26:31 GMT

Here is a quick wrap of the meeting held by Loeb Properties at Playhouse on the Square to make announcements about Overton Square Redevelopment.

Storified by CooperYoung · Wed, Oct 26 2011 23:11:01

#OvertonSquare plans revealed at 6 @PlayhouseOTS. Here's what @LoebProperties has in mind: http://t.co/hereAfUq /JS
— memphisnews · Wed, Oct 12 2011 14:42:36

#overtonsquare is now trending in #Memphis http://t.co/4Ynz8iWF
— TrendsMemphis · Wed, Oct 12 2011 17:19:52

#OvertonSquare packed house tonight - new development means great things for midtown and Memphis http://t.co/oES5LpSp
— CaissaLLC · Wed, Oct 12 2011 16:03:50

Look at all the @ImMemphisPretty people who showed up to say Memphis needs a square #OvertonSquare http://t.co/vH96hznZ
— addiemcgowan · Wed, Oct 12 2011 16:06:02

Major announcement #1: Five Guys, food trucks, and more smaller, local businesses.

My twitter search for #overtonsquare is getting me excited about the possibilities. Local tenants, music, and food trucks. Come on Jan '13.
— pricetedwards · Wed, Oct 12 2011 17:08:23

#OvertonSquare smaller, not larger spaces are the goal to lead to local & not chain operators. Also food truck compliant - Bob Loeb/sb
— memphisdaily · Wed, Oct 12 2011 17:05:26

RT @memphisdaily: #OvertonSquare map legend includes Five Guys!!!!! Repeat, includes Five Guys!!! /sb
— AndyMeekTN · Wed, Oct 12 2011 17:41:54

Major announcement #2 - the redevelopment will adhere to new Midtown overlay plan and should be a significant economic engine.

#OvertonSquare will be the First development that will conform to the requirments of the Midtown overlay
— MicroMemphis · Wed, Oct 12 2011 16:38:52

#OvertonSquare economics- 10.5 year payback on @loebproperties investment, 4.25 year payback on public investment/sb
— memphisdaily · Wed, Oct 12 2011 16:40:26

RT @memphisdaily: #OvertonSquare- approx 115,000 sf in redevelopment & new buildings. multiplier effect positive or negative on adjoining properties (cont)/sb
— UMaddenWMC · Wed, Oct 12 2011 16:07:20

#OvertonSquare development seeks to add 331 new jobs w a multiplier effect to make #Memphis more desireable.
— addiemcgowan · Wed, Oct 12 2011 16:44:32

Major announcement #3 - Vacant French Quarter Inn may become boutique hotel.

If #OvertonSquare arts district really happens, owner of vacant French Quarter Inn says a 4 or 5 star boutique hotel w/spa could be built
— NChen_WREG3 · Wed, Oct 12 2011 17:01:47

RT @memphisdaily: #OvertonSquare (cont) hotel alone projecting $10-12 mil investment; 125 jobs/sn
— hartformemphis · Wed, Oct 12 2011 16:10:52

Major announcement #4 - no grocery store, but developments built around existing theater scene in area. Hattiloo theater could move from the Edge neighborhood to bigger venue in Overton Square.

#OvertonSquare Hattiloo currently has 75 seats, hoping for 200 over time, but director says it "will keep the intimacy" in it's new spot /sb
— memphisdaily · Wed, Oct 12 2011 16:23:11

#OvertonSquare 87% of the people that go to the theater go out &have a drink/dinner before/after the show- Jackie Nichols, Playhouse founder
— memphisdaily · Wed, Oct 12 2011 16:17:39

Major announcement #5 - The Trimble Courtyard which was once home to an ice skating rink could become a performance venue.

Cooper-Young Fest Weekend 2011

CooperYoung — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:43:11 GMT

The Cooper-Young Festival is the biggest weekend of the year for the neighborhood. Sept. 15-17, 2011. Forty student-journalists from the University of Memphis Department of Journalism were on the prowl looking for all things unusual, interesting, and fun about the event. This Storify also collected content from the public. #CYFest11

Storified by CooperYoung · Wed, Oct 26 2011 23:34:19

Word of the day at Cooper Young Fest? "Epic" #CYFest11
— anbridgman · Sat, Sep 17 2011 12:06:30

Tens of thousands of people packed the streets of Midtown Memphis to shop at 400 vendor booths and hear music on three stages.

Its packed down here #CYFest11
— iEpic_uTrash · Sat, Sep 17 2011 13:27:04

Just got the sickest parking spot at #cyfest11. Same lucky lot as last night! It's the little things. http://t.co/6B7lNqsT
— rpavelko · Sat, Sep 17 2011 11:03:57

Feel like I'm in new orleans @MicroMemphis #cyfest11 http://t.co/sAOWayyg
— SportskidUofM · Sat, Sep 17 2011 13:01:16

The diversity walking throughout the streets is amazing #CYfest11
— mschwrt2376 · Sat, Sep 17 2011 11:22:17

Today at #CooperYoung my kid got to see diversity. Drag queens, leprechauns, and zombies co-existing with hippies and soccer moms. Wow!
— DanaMichelleW · Sat, Sep 17 2011 13:58:04

RT @JHoustonHill: Cooper young fest! Do you have a festival in your neighborhood? literally 30 sec from your front door? #CYFest11
— amphotostudio · Sat, Sep 17 2011 15:44:51

There's nobody at this game #TigerNation where are you?! at the #CYFest11? http://t.co/S190Vjx6
— Daniellej_08 · Sat, Sep 17 2011 16:06:51

The 24th annual C-Y Festival was marked by food, music, and shopping.

Come discover your roots with a free African dance class given by the Ngoni African Drum and Dance Company at First Congo #CYFest11
— vstride21 · Sat, Sep 17 2011 12:25:41

Day 230: Pronto Pups · laberbary

I'm gonna try not to spend a bazillion dollars at @cooperyoung fest today. :P #CYFest11
— scootette · Sat, Sep 17 2011 05:50:46

I had no idea anyone could want so many doghats #CYFest11 http://t.co/xdp8OSBQ
— edlarnold · Sat, Sep 17 2011 06:09:56

TY! “@GingerSpickler: You MUST try the cookies from @tslbakery at #CYFest11! Lemon-basil shortbread and loaded oatmeal amazing!
— tslbakery · Sun, Sep 18 2011 13:22:40

September 17 - Jessie Munson and Jonathan Kirksey · SusanKC

Purchased record # of t-shirts & fell in love w/ @glorierock during #CooperYoung
— CarlaTartera · Sat, Sep 17 2011 13:55:23

Dancers at the Cooper-Young Festival · SusanKC

Picture from the "Amurica" photo booth @ the festival.

— Jeff Russell · Sun, Sep 18 2011 10:57:31