Podcasts about Overton Park

Natalie Wilson and Yolanda Kelly with the Overton Park Shell join Eric Barnes to talk about the summer schedule, Shell on Wheels and how all of the organizations in Overton Park work together. 

Rob Collins and King Collins Dormer are fast becoming well known throughout the United States of America, thanks in part to their design of cult hero golf course at Sweetens Cove Golf Club in Tennessee, and their big, bold, home run hitting design of the golf course at Landmand Golf Club in Nebraska, both under the former guise as King Collins. Apart from these special two designs, a number of other new golf course designs coming soon in the USA, and the addition of Trevor Dormer, thus becoming King Collins Dormer, they have something very new on their horizon. Their first new 18 hole course design outside the USA. And it will be at one of Australia's most talked about golf course destinations, 7 Mile Beach! Yes, with the 1st 18 hole course designed by Clayton DeVries Pont (CDP) soon to be open for play, King Collins Dormer are champing at the bit and ready to begin the design and construction of their addition, to not only this incredible golf site, but the Australian golf landscape!Recorded during US Masters week, Rob Collins and I discuss his background to give the wider Australian audience a better understanding of just who both he and King Collins Dormer are. Oh yeah, and as it turns out, there's the uncanny prophetic skills of Rob picking the Masters winner after just 1 round! Rob takes us through his career in golf course design and we ride the wave of emotions that he has experienced to get to where he is today beginning with his first golf course baby - Sweetens Cove. From Sweetens to Landmand, and the small public 9 hole golf course redesign of Overton Park in the middle, would prove significant to the public's understanding of what the formerly known King Collins design team was capable of. Their fun, engaging, interesting and considerably entertaining designs had them standing out of the crowd. Enter the not yet open, 7 Mile Beach golf complex, the vision of Australian professional golfer and now golf course developer Mat Goggin, and the world has the ingredients for something truly sensational.For all the fans out there of Australian golf courses and Rob Collins, this is one conversation you don't want to miss out on. Join me for some fun and insight with Rob as I get my fan-girling on and he butters us up to get even more excited about 7 Mile Beach in Hobart, Tasmania!You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!The Golfing Greenkeeper - InstagramThe Golfing Greenkeeper - Facebook⁠⁠The Golfing Greenkeeper TV - YouTubePeople and places mentioned in this podcast:King Collins Dormer7 Mile BeachSweetens Cove Golf ClubLandmand Golf ClubOverton Park Golf CourseBounty Club21 Golf ClubSand Hills Golf Club - WikiPinehurst No.2St Andrews Links - The Old CourseRoyal Dornoch Golf ClubThe Royal Country Down Golf ClubEP.84 - The Board Room: Mat Goggin (7 Mile Beach) - AppleEP.84 - The Board Room: Mat Goggin (7 Mile Beach) - Spotify

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature Cyrena Wages, live from the Overton Park Shell. A Memphis native with deep Southern roots, Cyrena's music explores themes of identity, resilience, and self-discovery. Her debut album, *Vanity Project*, produced by Matt Ross-Spang, captures her raw, soulful sound and the influences that shaped her. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

Tina Sullivan talked on “Behind The Headlines” about her 12 years as Overton Park Conservancy's first executive director and what's next for the greensward as she prepares to step down.

Located in Mid Town Memphis, Overton park is a 342 acre gem.  Established in 1902, this park is one of the rare local parks which predates the establishment of the State Park System and even predates the general  enabling authority for Tennessee cities to have parks.  Designed by George Kessler, it is listed on the National … Continue reading "Historic Overton Park in Memphis Tennessee, Melissa McMasters and Eric Bridges of the Overton Park Conservancy (Episode 112)" The post Historic Overton Park in Memphis Tennessee, Melissa McMasters and Eric Bridges of the Overton Park Conservancy (Episode 112) appeared first on Mark Fraley Podcast.

Natalie Wilson, the executive director of The Overton Park Shell, talks about The Shell's upcoming season, their Backstage Experience and the upcoming 70th anniversary of Elvis appearing on state at The Shell.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Natalie Wilson, Executive Director of the Overton Park Shell, who highlights some of the rich history for the nonprofit organization focused on the mission of "building community through music and education, finding common ground in a diverse audience." Established in 1936, the historic Overton Park Shell presents a signature series of free concerts for Memphis and the surrounding communities every year.During the interview, Natalie discusses some of the important updates and newer programs, including their Backstage Experience Tour where you can experience the spaces where Elvis Presley forever changed the world of live rock and roll, where The Allman Brothers Band relaxed with Sweet Connie & Friends, and where Furry Lewis egged on newcomers ZZ Top to rock The Shell all night long. Natalie also highlights their community outreach efforts and mobile "Shell on Wheels" where the organization can bring the unique staging and immersive musical experience anywhere across the region. She also talks about how the community can support their efforts and work with them to continue opening access and building community through music and education.Visit www.overtonparkshell.org to learn more.

fWotD Episode 2386: Interstate 40 in Tennessee.Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Thursday, 16 November 2023 is Interstate 40 in Tennessee.Interstate 40 (I-40) is part of the Interstate Highway System that runs 2,556.61 miles (4,114.46 km) from Barstow, California, to Wilmington, North Carolina. The highway crosses Tennessee from west to east, from the Mississippi River at the Arkansas border to the Blue Ridge Mountains at the North Carolina border. At 455.28 miles (732.70 km), the Tennessee segment of I-40 is the longest of the eight states through which it passes and the state's longest Interstate Highway. I-40 passes through Tennessee's three largest cities—Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville—and serves the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the United States. It crosses all of Tennessee's physiographic regions and Grand Divisions—the Mississippi embayment and Gulf Coastal Plain in West Tennessee, the Highland Rim and Nashville Basin in Middle Tennessee, and the Cumberland Plateau, Cumberland Mountains, Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians, and Blue Ridge Mountains in East Tennessee. Landscapes on the route vary from flat, level plains and swamplands in the west to irregular rolling hills, cavernous limestone bluffs, and deep river gorges in the central part of the state, to plateau tablelands, broad river valleys, narrow mountain passes, and mountain peaks in the east. The Interstate parallels the older U. S. Route 70 (US 70) corridor for its entire length in the state. It has interchanges and concurrencies with four other mainline Interstate Highways, and has five auxiliary routes: I-140, I-240, I-440, I-640, and I-840. I-40 in Tennessee was mostly complete by the late 1960s, having been constructed in segments. The stretch between Memphis and Nashville, completed in 1966, was the state's first major Interstate segment to be finished. The last planned section was completed in 1975, and much of the route has been widened and reconstructed since then.The I-40 corridor between Memphis and Nashville is known as Music Highway because it passes through a region which was instrumental in the development of American popular music. In Memphis, the highway is also nationally significant due to a 1971 US Supreme Court case which established the modern process of judicial review of infrastructure projects. Community opposition to the highway's proposed routing through Overton Park led to a nearly-25-year activist campaign which culminated in the case. This resulted in the state abandoning the highway's original alignment and relocating it onto what was originally a section of I-240.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:27 UTC on Thursday, 16 November 2023.For the full current version of the article, see Interstate 40 in Tennessee on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Salli Neural.

This week on Beale Street Caravan, we feature the electrifying sounds of international rock n' roll band, Making Movies. The band was nominated in 2019 for the Latin Grammy Album of the Year for their collaboration with Ruben Blades on the song “No Te Calles”. Comprised of Panamanian brothers Enrique and Diego Chi, along with Juan-Carlos Chaurand from Mexico, and Duncan Burnett from Kansas, the band's sound is one that represents all of the Americas, together. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will also be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame.

Minister of Music Mark Blair from Bellevue Baptist Church joined Wake Up Memphis to talk about the Night at the Pops in the Overton Park Shell featuring the Bellevue Baptist Church Orchestra and friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Zoe Kahr, Executive Director of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, who highlights how the museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of visitors through their expanding collection, varied exhibitions, and dynamic programs. The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is one of the largest art museums in the American South, located in the heart of Memphis in historic Overton Park. The complex comprises 29 galleries, two art classrooms, a print study room, a research library, and a professional auditorium.During the interview, Zoe shares some of her background and what attracted her to the position in Memphis after most recently serving as Deputy Director for Curatorial and Planning at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. She talks about how The Brooks Museum remains OPEN in Overton Park and how they are now experimenting with different experiences and exhibits as they prepare for a move and new building downtown. Zoe then talks about how the new building downtown will literally and symbolically "level the playing field" and open up new, exciting opportunities for the future ahead. She also highlights the important power of Art, along with how the community can support their efforts through visiting the museum, memberships, their new cafe and gift shop that spotlights Memphis Makers.Visit www.brooksmuseum.org to learn more.

EPISODE 1386: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to ALL ELSE FAILED author Dana Sachs about the the unlikely volunteers at the heart of the migrant aid crisis in Greece Dana Sachs was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and spent her childhood there. Throughout those years, she thought Memphis was the most boring city in the world, but she changed her mind when she left for college and realized that not everyone got to grow up along the Mississippi River, tramping through Overton Park, eating peach cobbler at the Buntyn Café, and listening to B.B. King, Alex Chilton, and the Panther Burns. Obviously, it takes traveling far away to realize the things you most love about home. Since leaving Memphis, Dana has learned to love (and happily reside in) other complex and captivating cities, including San Francisco, Hanoi, Budapest, and Wilmington, North Carolina, where she lives with her husband, Todd Berliner, and their two sons. Dana began her writing career as a journalist and she has published articles, essays, and reviews in, among other publications, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, Mother Jones, Travel and Leisure Family, and The Boston Globe. Her first book, The House on Dream Street: Memoir of an American Woman in Vietnam (2000) was chosen as an American Booksellers Association Book Sense Pick (the precursor of the Indiebound Next List). Her first novel, If You Lived Here (2007) was also a Book Sense Pick and was chosen for inclusion in Barnes and Noble's Discover Great New Writers Program. Her nonfiction narrative The Life We Were Given: Operation Babylift, International Adoption, and the Children of War in Vietnam (2010) resulted from a Fulbright Foundation Fellowship in Vietnam. She is the co-author, with Nguyen Nguyet Cam and Bui Hoai Mai, of Two Cakes Fit for a King: Folktales from Vietnam (2003) and co-translator of numerous Vietnamese short stories into English. With her sister, filmmaker Lynne Sachs, she made the documentary about postwar Vietnam, “Which Way is East.” In recent years, Dana became a co-founder of Humanity Now: Direct Refugee Relief, a U.S.-based nonprofit that raises money in the United States to fund grassroots aid projects aimed at helping improve the lives of the tens of thousands of displaced people living in camps, abandoned buildings, and on the streets in Greece. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some NBA and Ja Morant talk with BTSE and Lance Jay...

"When you start really thinking about what (Rust Hall) can be... when I look at what our current exhibitions could look like here, having the space where you could actually walk around each of the objects instead of having things against the wall where you can't fully appreciate the work... that's a moment that's exciting to me. It's also our educational programming. I get so excited thinking about what we could do here. If we can do (all that we do now) ... imagine all that in this space. The classes we could teach, the people we could engage, the lives we could change... it's exciting." That's Carissa Hussong, Executive Director of the Metal Museum, talking about the future of the Metal Museum's exhibits, projects and programs, and how they will have the chances for greater impacts and engagements in a restored and reimagined Rust Hall, overlooking Overton Park. Recorded in Rust Hall, the circa 1959 former home of the Memphis College of Art, in July of 2022, after the City of Memphis finalized a 100-year lease of the building to the Metal Museum. Join host Mark Fleischer as he talks with Carissa about the legacy and magic that is the Metal Museum, the restorations and renovations going into historic Rust Hall, and the efforts to expand the museum's works and programs into the iconic spot in the middle of Overton Park.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Natalie Wilson, Executive Director of The Overton Park Shell, who shares some of the history for the organization and highlights their vibrant mission and efforts "to build community through music and education, finding common ground in a diverse audience." During the interview, Natalie talks about Elvis' famous first performance at The Overton Park Shell, the importance of supporting the creative arts and giving local artists an opportunity to shine, how the community can come together and enjoy their free concert series, and also support their efforts through paid events and sponsorships. She also spotlights the launch of Shell on Wheels, which is a portable stage and collaborative opportunity to make the performing arts accessible to all of Memphis.Visit www.overtonparkshell.org to learn more and to view the concert and event lineup.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OvertonParkShell/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/theshell901

(Overton Park 9/Community Golf Course) Drew Hill, Daily Memphian, give 3-minute review of Overton Park 9 redesigned golf course opening on the Geoff Calkins Show

Tina Sullivan, executive director of the Overton Park Conservancy, played a pivotal role in resolving the decade-long fight over the Memphis Zoo parking cars on the park's Greensward. Today's hard-fought wins are built on the activism of Overton Park's past, including the landmark Supreme Court court case in 1971 that kept Interstate 40 from bisecting the park. Tina's passion for the park's rich history is matched only by the excitement she has for the park's future, in which the Overton Park Conservancy will work with stakeholders at the Overton Park Shell, Metal Museum, the renovated golf course, Memphis Zoo and old growth forest to collaborate on future programming at one of Memphis' crown-jewel signature parks.

In this program, host Emily Trenholm travels down memory lane with Sarah Newstok, a former colleague at LIvable Memphis. Emily and Sarah talk about how grassroots action helped ignite a new era of bike infrastructure in Memphis, including the then-controversial Madison Avenue bike lanes; the New Face for An Old Broad event that kicked off the redevelopment of the Broad Avenue district, and a wave of other similar MemFix events; and how both movements linked up for the development of the innovative Hampline, which connects Overton Park to the Shelby Farms Greenline.

The Shell's executive director joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 25th 2022. American whiskey tariffs finally come to an end, Sotheby's broke a new record for American Whiskey at auction fetching US$1.63 million, and Michter's will be waiting until 2023 to release its 10 Year Bourbon.Show Notes: A fake organization has been passing itself off as the genuine Diageo American whiskey tariffs finally come to an end Woodford Reserve announces a partnership with Formé Millinery Co Ohio's has a "Keeper of a Place" law Ohio man accused of stealing a bottle of bourbon during the assault on the U.S. Capitol Building Michigan has secured more than $100,000 in fines against illegal alcohol shippers Buffalo Trace raises US$280,000 for charity in NFT auction for OFC bottles Sotheby's broke a new record for American Whiskey at auction fetching US$1.63 million What can I purchase here in Kentucky that I cannot find at home? by Veach Michter's Distillery will be waiting until 2023 to release its 10 Year Bourbon Old Dominick and the Overton Park 9 release a 7-year-old single barrel wheat whiskey Barton 1792 releases the 2022 versions of Thomas S. Moore Heineken launched its first, brand new, virtual beer: Heineken Silver @diageo @diageo_na @woodfordreserve @buffalotrace @buffalotracedistillery @sothebys @blockbar.@eth @michterswhiskey @olddominick @barton1792 @heineken Support this podcast on Patreon

Every now and then you come across an album that becomes a benchmark moment for you; like, life existed before that album and then the world shifted and things weren't the same after that.  My own personal list includes the likes of: Vs. Recipe For Hate. Question The Answers. Badmotorfinger. The '59 Sound. The Low End Theory. Stay Positive. 36 Chambers. Caution. 1372 Overton Park. And now, realistically, The Great American Novel. If you're unfamiliar, Proper. are a three-piece formed in NYC roughly 5/6 years ago (as The Great Wight initially) but hailing really from a variety of locations across the country and bringing with them all of their collective experiences and musical influences and creating something that hasn't really been done before. I remember hearing their last album, I Spent The Winter Writing Songs About Getting Better admittedly a little late and thinking "damn...I've never really heard anything like this before." The new album, The Great American Novel, takes all of the things that were great about the last one and pushes the needles way past 10. It's important music. It's music about alienation and about not fitting in and about being a queer person of color in a land that, despite it being 2022, is at times becoming even less comfortable with people that check those boxes. It's raw and it's powerful and it's somehow still hopeful. Oh, and if fucking shreds. I feel lucky that we were able to catch up not just with Erik Garlington who spearheads the whole thing but with the full band (Natasha Johnson on bass and Elijah Watson on drums and whom you may also know from his "day job" as a journalist for Okay Player). Watch/listen as I outkick my coverage yet again. Watch the video for "Red, White and Blue" here: https://youtu.be/m4rYi2Naobs Watch the video for "Milk And Honey" here: https://youtu.be/P5ux_2eMuFk Check out Elijah's writing for OkayPlayer here: https://www.okayplayer.com/ Pre-order "The Great American Novel" here: https://www.fatherdaughterrecords.com/products/717976-proper-the-great-american-novel Listen to "I Spent The Winter Writing Songs About Getting Better" here: https://bsmrocks.bandcamp.com/album/i-spent-the-winter-writing-songs-about-getting-better (*both laughs*) theme song is an excerpt from [laughs] track "Hurts To Laugh." © KALI MASI 2021 ℗ Take This To Heart Records 2021

A Reporters Roundtable on WKNO's Behind The Headlines reviews the new agreement for Overton Park to end overflow parking on the Overton Park Greensward in two years.

“It's a gift from Memphians to Memphis, in the belief that free concerts bring people together and build community. There's nothing like it. Food and music. 19 months of being in the pandemic, and being dark, people realize truly how important this place is. It is the heartbeat of our city, and it is something that we need. We all need it. We need the joy that comes from the Shell.“ That's Natalie Wilson, Executive Director of the Overton Park Shell, who recently announced a brand new chapter in the Shell's 86-year history with a rebranding that returns the historic park band shell to its roots with a restored name: The Overton Park Shell. Recorded in the Shell's historic Green Room, join SB 30 host Mark Fleischer as he sits down with Natalie Wilson to talk about the Shell's history in Memphis, its upcoming programs and sustainability, and the gift to Memphis that is the Overton Park Shell. klLyNRilwBw9ngTqKQUK

The agreement, which also preserves the Overton Park greensward in its entirely, draws on a lot of the ideas that have been proposed individually during the years-long controversy.

Rob Collins of King-Collins Golf Course Design joins the podcast and talks about his background building golf courses, tells the story of Sweetens Cove, and updates us on his firm's current projects including their first 18-hole design at Landmand in Nebraska (pictured above), the redesign of 9-holer Overton Park in his home state of Tennessee, and Red Feather, another new 18-hole course in Texas. Rob also reveals his favorite halfway house order in our “Teed-Up Topic of the Week.” This season of the podcast is presented by SkyTrak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Tina Sullivan, Executive Director of Overton Park Conservancy, who provides some history and important updates for Overton Park, which uniquely connects the Memphis community, protects history and the environment, and inspires a new generation of park supporters. The nonprofit Conservancy was founded in December 2011 to manage 184 acres of public parkland including the Greensward, Rainbow Lake and East Parkway picnic areas, the formal gardens, Veterans Plaza, and the Old Forest State Natural Area. During the interview, Tina shares how they are celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling that protected Overton Park by telling the stories of the activists and collecting memories and special moments from those who have enjoyed the Park over the years. She also highlights the masterplan project, ways you can enjoy and support Overton Park and Overton Park Conservancy, and more.Learn more: https://overtonpark.org/the-conservancy/Facebook: https://members.hcsc.net/wps/portal/wellontargetTwitter:  https://twitter.com/overtonpark

The Questions Issue! What's up with the blue statues on the V&E Greenline? Should I be worried about all the copperheads in Overton Park? We dug deep to answer questions from our readers this week. Jesse Davis talks about two new books about Mississippi. Bruce VanWyngarden reminds us Republicans are still out there loving Trump. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/memphis-flyer/message

Rob Collins and Tad King's renovation of the Links at Overton Park, a historic nine-hole golf course in Memphis, Tenn., offers a window into the juggling act inherent to golf course construction. Thanks to Collins (@KingCollinsGolf on Twitter) and Marc Burger (@shaper13 on Twitter) for their insights.

Tina Sullivan joins Eric Barnes to talk about the new golf course, Rust Hall and more.

Overton Park Conservancy executive director Tina Sullivan discusses OPC's master planning process, which is currently focused on the east side of the park. Key issues the plan is addressing include creating a vision for the park's expansion into the 13-acre tract at the park's southeast corner currently known as the General Services, as well as taking a fresh look at the Bike Gate plaza and the East Parkway playground, pavilion, and picnic areas -- better connecting these assets with each other and with the western part of the park. In the second half of the program, Holly Jansen Fulkerson from Memphis Heritage returns to Memphis Metropolis to discuss the era of segregated public parks, the development of historic Church and Douglass Parks to serve African Americans, and the renaming of Memphis parks over the years. Resources Overton Park Conservancy Overton Park Planning Effort – Zone 1 Memphis Heritage Overton Park: A People's History - By Brooks Lamb

Ben's childhood influences that pertained to getting him into music, the age when he started playing in bands and how the move to Memphis, TN happened. He reflects on his days with the band Red 40 and how the name Lucero was chosen. Who the band was influenced by in its early days, learn about Lucero Family Block Parties, and having April 13th being named Lucero Day. What album does Ben feel the band took the next step with? We discuss the LP-“1372 Overton Park” & making the Live Record from Atlanta that features 32 songs! How his daughter has changed his life and influenced him. We then go into detail about the 9th LP- “Among the Ghosts” that includes recording at Sam Phillips Recording Service in Memphis, TN, working with Matt Ross-Spang, and Ben's feeling about this record. The new LP “When You Found Me” released (January 29, 2021), the challenges of recording this during the pandemic, what you can expect from this album, and the songs Ben is excited about to get feedback from. We cover his challenges over the past 20 years, how Memphis has influenced their music, and why the band is not a mainstream radio listen? The show concludes on how he feels the fans connect with Lucero. Links:Official Website: http://luceromusic.com/Pre-Order “When You Found Me” (Due for release Jan. 29, 2021): https://lucero.merchtable.com/?Follow the Band on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/Lucero/ Save on Vegas shows, hotels, and vacation packages: https://www.vegas.com/?irgwc=1&utm_content=RMd1op0qGxyLT-ewUx0Mo36HUkEzMcUAESYzXc0&utm_campaign=2510073_268707&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impactradiusReflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/beforethelightsExtra 5The direction he receives from his acclaimed filmmaking brother (Jeff Nichols) in recording music for every movie he has done.What is the Memphis Sound?How much fun is Ben having these days with Lucero?Touring overseasBen's hobbies outside of musicSupport the show (https://www.beforethelightspod.com/member-areas)

Ben’s childhood influences that pertained to getting him into music, the age when he started playing in bands and how the move to Memphis, TN happened. He reflects on his days with the band Red 40 and how the name Lucero was chosen. Who the band was influenced by in its early days, learn about Lucero Family Block Parties, and having April 13th being named Lucero Day. What album does Ben feel the band took the next step with? We discuss the LP-“1372 Overton Park” & making the Live Record from Atlanta that features 32 songs! How his daughter has changed his life and influenced him. We then go into detail about the 9th LP- “Among the Ghosts” that includes recording at Sam Phillips Recording Service in Memphis, TN, working with Matt Ross-Spang, and Ben’s feeling about this record. The new LP “When You Found Me” released (January 29, 2021), the challenges of recording this during the pandemic, what you can expect from this album, and the songs Ben is excited about to get feedback from. We cover his challenges over the past 20 years, how Memphis has influenced their music, and why the band is not a mainstream radio listen? The show concludes on how he feels the fans connect with Lucero. Links:Official Website: http://luceromusic.com/Pre-Order “When You Found Me” (Due for release Jan. 29, 2021): https://lucero.merchtable.com/?Follow the Band on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/Lucero/ Save on Vegas shows, hotels, and vacation packages: https://www.vegas.com/?irgwc=1&utm_content=RMd1op0qGxyLT-ewUx0Mo36HUkEzMcUAESYzXc0&utm_campaign=2510073_268707&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impactradiusReflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/beforethelights

Geoff, Latty, and Bo talk about Latty's gardener job, Overton Park, Ty Lue and the Clippers, Daryl Morey and the Rockets, we look ahead towards the NBA Draft and Free Agency, we talk Bulls, and discuss Halloween Movies to watch.  Thanks for listening!

“These animals are like my children, every day that I come to the zoo I say, ‘Daddy’s home’.” - Nicholas J. Melroy, 1923 You can thank the payment of debt, which came in an unusual form, for the construction of Memphis’s wonderful zoo. Albert Carruthers, president of a local shoe business, accepted an in-kind payment for a shipment of shoes, in the form of a black bear cub named “Natch.” Mr. Carruthers gave the cub to the Memphis Turtles baseball team to use as a mascot. As the bear got older, he became less tolerant of the noisy sports fans and began snapping at children. The team retired their live mascot and returned him to Mr. Carruthers. Unable to house the bear as he got older (and BIGGER), Albert decided to chain Natch to a tree in the middle of Overton Park. Eventually, a log cabin was built for the bear and he became a popular attraction in the park. Natch in Overton Park Citizens visiting the park started “donating” wild animals to the park, beginning with a wildcat and a monkey. Eventually a fence was built around Natch. Animals, wild or not, still need food, so Natch and the other animals were being fed by a generous man, Col. Robert Galloway, one of the founding members of the park commission. The Memphis Parks Commission was formed in 1901 and headed by John Goodwin, LB McFarland, and Robert Galloway. In 1906, Galloway petitioned the parks commission for funds to help open a zoo in Overton Park (named after Memphis Founder, John Overton). After lots of effort, on April 4, 1906, the parks commission established an annual fund of $1200 to create a zoo.  The first true zoo, like the ones we know today, was the Philadelphia Zoo.  The charter was approved in March of 1859, but unfortunately, the Civil War broke out and it was not opened until July 1, 1874. This zoo was the first in the country to breed animals that were considered difficult to breed in captivity.  In August of 1906, the Memphis Zoo Association (later known as the Memphis Zoological Society) held a fundraiser that raised $3600. That money, combined with the parks commission’s donation, allowed the zoo to be able to buy 23 cages and a row of concrete bear dens.  In 1907, Galloway Hall was the first building constructed and it held most of the zoo’s animals. Galloway Hall held many animal habitats, including the reptiles until it was demolished in 1954. Besides Natch the bear and his park mates, some of the first animals the zoo held were native animals, such as foxes and snapping turtles, most of which were caught by citizens and given to the zoo.  In the early days, animals would be shipped to the US directly from their country of origin. As time passed, animals were acquired from other zoos or zoos would purchase retired circus animals.  Some of the first animals to arrive at the zoo, starting in 1908, were three black bears, a cinnamon bear by the name of Teddy, after President Roosevelt, six madagascar monkeys, four spider monkeys, and one java macaque monkey.  Bear Pits In 1909, polar bears Ella and her mate moved to the zoo. That was also the year the elephant house was built. The first African elephant named Marguerite was acquired from Ringling Brothers circus in 1912. The following year, the first bengal Tiger, Samantha, was also purchased from Ringling Bros. Both animals were named by school children from a contest run in the local paper.  Elephant House Original Big Cat House In 1914, Henry Loeb (a name that most Memphians will recognize today) held a fundraiser that helped obtain Venus and Adonis, the zoo’s first hippos. Their permanent home was not completed until 1916 but it housed all the future hippos for 100 years, until the new habitat was built in 2016. Hippos House Venus and Adonis sired 8 babies in the first 20 years they were at the zoo. Little fact I learned, Hippos are pregnant for about 8 months, but after they give birth, they will not conceive again for at least 18- 24 mon...

“It becomes an equity issue. We can't forget that for a very long time there was a large segment of the population that was excluded from enjoying Overton Park. Whatever we do with the master plan… we have to be sure we're including everyone. We need to make sure that we are welcoming, that we are undoing those years when people felt excluded. And some of that feeling of exclusion lingers in our culture today, where people don't necessarily feel like this is their park… We absolutely must hold in front of us this belief that all of it points towards being welcoming and inclusive and providing free and open access to every Memphian. That is as important an any of the physical spaces or physical changes that we make to the park.” That's Tina Sullivan, Executive Director of the Overton Park Conservancy, talking with host Mark Fleischer about some of the upgrades being considered as part of the park's new master plan, which has had its share of delays due to past parking issues and the events of 2020. Recorded May 27, 2020, just before the Black Lives Matter marches, it's an interview Overton Park lovers won't want to miss.

“Before I ever got here, I thought a parking garage would be a great solution. And I know a lot of people in town have thought the same thing. We want to be very careful about what we do in Overton Park and with the Zoo, but there's new technology, things become more affordable in terms of what can constructed – a lot of people are working on these solutions, Mayor Strickland's team is working hard – and we're hoping to get that garage built… without paving any of the Greensward.” That's Jim Dean, almost a year into his job as CEO of the Memphis Zoo, talking to host Mark Fleischer about new solutions at work to resolve zoo parking issues that have been a source of friction for almost five years. The Memphis Zoo and its leadership team is one of the recipients of this year's Mojo of Midtown Awards, for taking the zoo in a new direction that is “bringing back the roar back to a Midtown landmark.” It is the largest and oldest institution in Overton Park, and with their new direction – which includes “hitting the pause button” on parking plans that would have paved 2 1/2 acres of the Greensward – supports the overall health and welfare of Overton Park as a whole. Join host Mark Fleischer for this candid conversation with Jim Dean as he talks about Midtown and his return to Memphis after a 40-year absence, and about the future of the Memphis Zoo under his leadership.

Tina Sullivan of the Overton Park Conservancy talks about parking on the Greensward, the recovery of the General Services Area, the future of MCA and the Brooks, and new connections between Overton Park and its neighbors.

Memphis College of Art's 69th & Final Holiday Bazaar 1950-2019. A Memphis tradition since 1950, the Memphis College of Art's 69th and Final Annual Holiday Bazaar will take place November 22-23, 2019 at Rust Hall within Overton Park.Friday, November 22 | Preview & Purchase Party | 5pm - 10pm |Tickets $50 per personThe Bazaar will kick off on Friday, Nov. 22 with a ticketed Preview and Purchase Party from 5-10 p.m. Preview Party attendees will get first dibs on the artwork and enjoy a red carpet entrance, drinks and hors d'oeuvres and music. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at mca.edu or via our social media sites.Saturday, November 23 | Open Market | 10am - 5pm | Free AdmissionThis year's Holiday Bazaar will feature many of the items that made the Bazaar an iconic Memphis institution for the past 69 years. Offerings include an eclectic, curated collection of handmade jewelry, textiles, pottery and ceramics, watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings, custom prints, photography, mixed media pieces, ornaments, metalwork, woodwork, and more, spanning a range of price points.Veteran artists like Dolph Smith, Susan Maakestad, and Carl E. Moore will have works alongside new and emerging local artists. Come and explore this diverse range of works from over 120 artists and makers to discover your new favorites and support local arts.Although the last, this will be the biggest and best Holiday Bazaar yet!Learn more: http://mca.edu/and http://mca.edu/event/69th-final-holiday-bazaar-preview-purchase-party/

A whirlwind 2-week trip that included themes of civil rights, liberty and equality. A journey taking in the sweet sounds of country music, blues, jazz and rock ‘n roll. A personal tour that experienced the expanse of Big Sky Country and the narrow alleys of Bourbon St.  Special people and places that connected us with family both today and yesteryear.  There was so much to share in our trip that touched on the themes we discuss frequently in this podcast including entrepreneurism, liberty, electric vehicles, ancestry and so much more.  I hope you enjoy Butte, Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans as much as we did. So many topics and people were mentioned including Montana, Irish Immigrants, Ellis Island, Ancestry.com, Bozeman, Montana St., Montana Tech, continental divide, San Luis Obispo, Zillow, Airbnb, World Museum of Mining, William Andrews Clark, Copper King Mansion, Butte Archives, Lady of the Rockies, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, sales tax, Sylvan Park, Old Town Trolley, Music City, Country Music Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, ASCAP, BMI, Music Row, Marathon Motor Works, Parthenon, Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, Anna Vaus, Steve Vaus, Poway, Dolly Parton, Minnie Pearl, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Belle Meade Plantation, Radnor Lake, Pete Neild, Bowling Green, Corvette, Brendan O’Mahony, Jack Daniels, Overton Park, Mississippi River, National Civil Rights Museum, Lorraine Motel, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., MLK, Slavery, Tobacco, Cotton, abolitionism, Underground Railroad, Dred Scott, John Brown, Civil War, Separate but Equal, Jim Crow, KKK, Rosa Parks, Brown vs Board of Education, I Have a Dream, Selma, Malcolm X, Voting Rights, Black Power, Barack Obama, Declaration of Independence, Central BBQ, Graceland, Jungle Room, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, BB King, Sun Studio, U2, Def Leppard, John Mellencamp, Chris Isaak, Ike Turner, Rocket 88, Sam Phillips, San Marcos, Peabody Ducks, Memphis Pyramid, BassProShops Vicksburg, Civil War, Garden District, Shotgun Shack, Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, Commander’s Palace, Magazine Street, French Quarter, Carousel Bar, gasoline, electric vehicle charging. #JohnRileyProject #AllMenareCreatedEqual #Life #Liberty #PursuitofHappiness #MusicCity #Butte #Nashville #Memphis #NewOrleans JRP0079 Referenced Articles: Ike Tour Passing Away in San Marcos CA: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-ike-turner-dies-in-his-san-marcos-home-2007dec13-story.html John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/Donations: https://www.patreon.com/johnrileyprojectSponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-projectGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLwTune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Kevin Cerrito, blogger Holly Whitfield and Memphis Business Journal's Greg Akers conduct a think tank brainstorming ideas for the soon-to-be vacant Brooks Museum and Memphis College of Art spaces in Overton Park.Listen to Cerrito Live every Saturday from 10am-noon on Sports 56/87.7 FM in Memphis. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, tunein, PlayerFM or Sticher.

Kevin Cerrito, blogger Holly Whitfield and Memphis Business Journal's Greg Akers conduct a think tank brainstorming ideas for the soon-to-be vacant Brooks Museum and Memphis College of Art spaces in Overton Park.Listen to Cerrito Live every Saturday from 10am-noon on Sports 56/87.7 FM in Memphis. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, tunein, PlayerFM or Sticher.

This week on Beale Street Caravan we feature troubadour Harlan T. Bobo in a performance captured at the Levitt Shell in Overton Park. With his gift for writing heart-wrenching songs bathed in ever-evolving aural landscapes and textures, Harlan has quickly cemented his place as a Memphis musical treasure. Harlan T. Bobo joins us this week to celebrate the release of a new album titled “A History of Violence”, on Memphis' Goner Records label, and a new band behind him, The Psychotic Lovers. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

By now you have probably figured out that there are a lot of exciting activities and great museums in Memphis, so lets slow things down a bit and talk about some easy going, relaxing travel activities that are also great with families with young children.If you have young children and are particularly fond of water fowl, head over to the Peabody Hotel to watch the famous duck march. The Legend of the Peabody Memphis Ducks started back in the 1930s, and they still visit the lobby fountain at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.They hop out of the fountain, walk the red carpet, step into the elevator and ride to the rooftop. The whole procession only takes 20 seconds, but the “duck master” talks for about 20 minutes about the history of the hotel and the ducks. Now you might think this is an odd tourist attraction, and you are right and that is probably why it is so popular.If you have little ones and you need to wear them out for the day, head over to the Memphis Children's Museum. Children will have the opportunity to learn about transportation, camping, art, weather, nutrition and health in a hands-on environment. Exhibits are located both indoors and outdoors, creating year-round fun.Here you can also ride the historic Dentzel Memphis Grand Carousel. The original carousel was constructed in 1909 and has been fully restored. Admission to the museum costs $15 per person and most people spend a great deal of a day here.The next spot we recommend is the Pink Palace. The Pink Palace is unlike what most people think of when it comes to museums. Learn about everything from agriculture, to dinosaurs, to the civil war! The Pink Palace looks back at the history of Memphis from many perspectives. The museum is undergoing renovations and new and improved exhibitions will soon be made available. It is best to check out their website for updates.For those who want a little outdoor activity head over to Mud Island. Located on the Memphis riverfront, Mud Island has various activities to entertain the family. The Riverwalk is an exact scale replica of the Lower Mississippi River. Part splash pad, part history lesson; it provides a unique opportunity to have fun while learning.$4 per person gets you on the monorail which goes across the harbor to the Riverwalk while enjoying spectacular views of Downtown Memphis and the river. Once you’ve walked down the Mississippi you arrive at the ‘Gulf of Mexico’. The ‘Gulf’ is represented a mile acre pond. You can rent paddleboats for $5 per person.If you are still enjoying the sunshine head over to Overton Park where you will find biking trails and picnic areas as well as the Memphis Zoo and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. You might find a free concert going on at Levitt Shell, the place Elvis was first paid to entertain in 1954. That show is also known as the first ever rock-n-roll concert. Today, Levitt Shell hosts 50 free concerts each year.Another great park to unwind in is Shelby Farms. Not only is it a huge green space, there is horseback riding and one of the coolest playgrounds you will ever see. In fact, it was named one of 16 coolest playgrounds in the whole world. Look for signs pointing you to the Woodland Discovery Playground.Another great experience for children is the Fire Museum of Memphis which showcases and exhibits firefighting trucks and equipment. Also, the Railroad & Trolley Museum located downtown is a popular spot for train enthusiasts. Keep in mind, however, there is some major renovations going on and they expect to be open in the fall of 2018.Now the next place we recommend going to may seem a bit odd but it is a pretty neat attraction.Located inside Memphis Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, the Crystal Shrine Grotto was designed by Mexican artist Dionicio Rodriquez and has been inspiring visitors since the 1930s.Dionicio dug a cave almost 60 feet into a hill on the grounds of the cemetery and decorated the interior with faux crags made of cement and quartz crystals. Beautiful crystals are exposed to the sunlight on the exterior end to create gorgeous glowing effects. The stonework around the grotto showcases a series of biblical tableaus with two-dimensional figures depicting the life of Jesus Christ. The peaceful scenes are a mixed media of paint and sculpted by a variety of artists. There is a peaceful ambience for those visiting and it’s easy to be in awe of its majestic scenery.On our next episode we'll talk about where to stay and where to eat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we feature Los Lobos in a live performance from "Stars at the Shell" at the Levitt Shell in Overton Park, Midtown Memphis. We also have an interview with Steve Berlin and the continuation of our series with Dr. Barbara Ching exploring the connection between country music and the Blues.

Kevin Cerrito and The Memphis Flyer's Kevin Lipe talk about the Memphis Grizzlies and the debut of the Memphis Hustle. Plus, the two Kevins discuss what's trending in Memphis (Best Memphis Burger Fest and Overton Park). Listen to Kevinsanity on Cerrito Live every Saturday in the 10am hour on Sports 56/87.7 FM in Memphis. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, tunein, PlayerFM or Sticher.

Hosts Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss discuss the latest news to affect Overton Park: the closing of the Memphis College of Art.

Hosts Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss discuss the latest news to affect Overton Park: the closing of the Memphis College of Art.

The 76109 zip code is a great place to live for many reasons. Here are a few of them, from a real estate perspective.Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuationThinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLSToday we’re coming to you from the lovely Overton Park, right across the street from the highly coveted Tanglewood Elementary School. Our family moved here specifically because of the lovely schools, awesome park, and wonderful community. I’ve been getting some great feedback from my first couple videos, but the question everyone keeps asking is, “What’s going on in my neighborhood?” We’re going to focus on the numbers for the TCU area, or the 76109 zip code. This area includes neighborhoods such as Tanglewood, Overton Park, Westcliff, and others. We’re going to compare the numbers from the first quarter of 2017 to the numbers from the first quarter of 2016.Now let’s dive into the numbers, starting with inventory. In the first quarter of 2016, it took an average of 57 days for a home to sell. Fast forward to this year, and we saw a slight increase to 3.2 months of supply. We’re still firmly in a seller’s market.Homes are taking a little longer to sell now, too. It took a home an average of 57 days to sell last year, but this year it’s taking an average of 66 days. That is a 16% increase.Homes are taking longer to sell, but they’re selling for more money. One positive trend we’re seeing is that the average home price is up by 3%, from $419,105 to $430,598. The average price per square foot is also up from $168 to $179, a 6.5% increase. What does all this mean for you? Well, it’s an indication that the market is starting to slow down just a bit and we’re hopefully returning to a more healthy and stable market. For the time being, however, homes are still selling fairly quickly and home values are still increasing.If you have any questions for me or you’re interested in buying or selling a home in the DFW area, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Congressman Steve Cohen joined Kevin Cerrito for a regular interview that turned into a live report from Overton Park in the middle of a Greensward parking protest. After he calls back in, Cerrito and the Congressman talk more about the Zoo, Cuba, Memphis, Josh Pastner, Ted Cruz, de-annexation, the trolleys, etc.

This week Josh and Jared discuss the multitude of bands Josh has been in, a WTF moment, the Amazon Fire Stick, Swamp People and Diggers, Super Tuesday, the Memphis Zoo vs. Overton Park, Midnighter from DC, an Extra Special HEELS performance, and more!

Alexandra and Taylor get you caught up on the week with a considerable amount of news, including FedEx's tax breaks in Collierville, the Memphis Zoo and Overton Park Conservancy lawsuit, Mud Island redevelopments, Uber and Lyft versus cabs (again), and more.Help support the show by making any regular purchase @ theoamnetwork.com/amazon

(Segment 1) Trending Topics with talk about Memphis Madness being canceled, Matt Barnes dating Rihanna, Dave Brown, etc. (Segment 2) Kelly Busch talks to Cerrito about the 'Going Topless' rally in Overton Park. (Segment 3) Legendary "Voice of Memphis Wrestling" Lance Russell joins Cerrito & Dustin Starr to talk about the retirement of his long-time broadcast partner Dave Brown.

Kelly Busch joins Kevin Cerrito to talk about the 'Going Topless' rally in Overton Park.

CJ and Drew are joined by I Love Memphis blogger Holly Whitfield. The trio tackle the very serious issue of what landmarks, monuments, and arenas should have the privilege of being called one of the Seven Wonders of Memphis.

Due settimane dopo l'intervista trasmessa dalla WDIA, Elvis si esibisce live all'Overton Park di Memphis e viene scritturato da Sam Phillips della Sun."Blue moon of Kentucky" in testa alle classifiche country e rhythm and blues.

Due settimane dopo l'intervista trasmessa dalla WDIA, Elvis si esibisce live all'Overton Park di Memphis e viene scritturato da Sam Phillips della Sun."Blue moon of Kentucky" in testa alle classifiche country e rhythm and blues.

A couple of days before his unexpected passing, John Fry, a longtime supporter and source of inspiration for BSC, had called up post-producer Adam Hill and in their conversation jokingly mentioned how great it would be to hear the Big Star show again during our re-broadcasts over the holidays. So as we step into this new year, it seems a fitting thing today to remember those who won't be making this leg of the journey with us. (Previously aired). This week on BSC, the songs of the iconic album, Big Star's 3rd, fill the air in Overton Park in Memphis, TN, as Jody Stephens and an all-star cast, including Mitch Easter, Chris Stamey, and Pat Sansone, take the stage to bring the songs to life in front of an adoring hometown crowd.