http://memphis.about.com/ Memphis http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/07/03/back-to-school-in-memphis-3.htm It seems like summer has barely begun, but I have already received numerous emails inquiring about back-to-school time in Memphis. Common questions include:When is registration for Memphis City Schools? What immunizations... http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/07/03/back-to-school-in-memphis-3.htm 2009-07-03T15:01:29Z http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/30/dont-forget-your-new-garbage-collection-day.htm Beginning next week, trash pick-up day will change for a lot of us in the city of Memphis. In an effort to make garbage collection more efficient, Memphis Solid Waste... http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/30/dont-forget-your-new-garbage-collection-day.htm 2009-06-30T13:03:09Z http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/28/independence-day-in-memphis-2.htm The 4th of July is just days away and there are lots of events going on all over the city to celebrate. If you haven't made plans yet, be sure... http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/28/independence-day-in-memphis-2.htm 2009-06-28T13:50:57Z http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/25/herenton-resigns-again.htm Just over a year ago, I joyfully blogged about the fact that Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton had announced his resignation. Today, it is with equal joy but considerably more doubt, that... http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/25/herenton-resigns-again.htm 2009-06-25T22:31:10Z http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/23/memphis-tidbits-2.htm Here is a bit of trivia for you. What do the crape myrtle and the dogwood have in common? They are the city’s official flower and tree, respectively. For years,... http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/23/memphis-tidbits-2.htm 2009-06-23T01:49:42Z http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/22/wicked-is-coming.htm I guess I'm out of the loop. Last year, when the Orpheum Theatre made the big announcement that Wicked would be in this season's line-up, I had no idea what... http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/22/wicked-is-coming.htm 2009-06-22T19:04:29Z http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/19/summer-in-the-city.htm Summer officially begins on Sunday but here in Memphis, it's felt like summer for weeks. The weather is warm, the kids are out of school, and the ice cream man... http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/19/summer-in-the-city.htm 2009-06-19T01:34:16Z http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/18/big-brotherer-uhthe-city-of-memphis-is-watching.htm In the past, slipping through a red light was unsafe, but soon it may also be costly. Sure, if you got caught running a red light, there would be a... http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/18/big-brotherer-uhthe-city-of-memphis-is-watching.htm 2009-06-18T15:31:11Z http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/15/toddler-time-in-memphis-2.htm I will be the first to admit that I am an absolute wimp when it comes to dealing with the summer heat. Once the temperature hits about 80 degrees, I... http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/15/toddler-time-in-memphis-2.htm 2009-06-15T14:41:17Z http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/13/thousands-in-the-dark.htm After severe storms ripped through Memphis and the Mid-South on Friday, blowing down trees and power lines, over 130,000 homes and businesses were left without power. The storm brought with... http://memphis.about.com/b/2009/06/13/thousands-in-the-dark.htm 2009-06-13T14:08:21Z