Lifestyle

Last month, we wrote about private companies offering rentable scooters. But one nonprofit has another model for making transportation affordable.

Agricenter International in Memphis is a leader in field crop research, providing professional forums for the development and the demonstration of agricultural technologies. You can support the nonprofit’s educational programs at its fifth annual Feast on the Farm Gala on June 22.

Levitt Shell hosts 50 concerts each year, with performances by national and international touring acts. You will not want to miss these artists playing at the Shell’s concert series this summer in Overton Park:

Summer is just around the corner, and luckily Memphis has plenty of great parks offering activities from adventure courses to fitness trails. Here are some of our favorites:

The Arcade Restaurant has expanded, 100 years after it first opened. “Memphis’s oldest cafe,” as it is affectionately called, has certainly come a long way since the days of potbelly stoves and its original, wooden structure.

Lately, safety concerns related to ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft have increased. These apps offer so much convenience, but they also demand extra responsibilities. Remember these safety tips:

Many in our society are focusing on making their lives greener. But for some, the concept seems so vast that it’s hard to understand the lingo.

“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world,” Marilyn Monroe said. I don’t know about conquering it, but I do know the right shoes are key to seeing the world. The struggle to find the right shoes is real.

For three years, I’ve written the same words on Airbnb’s reservation field that says “tell your host why you’re in town.”

The annual Beale Street Music Festival runs from May 3-5, with performances by Dave Matthews Band, The Killers, Gary Clark Jr. and Cardi B. It gives Memphians a chance to see some of music’s biggest acts perform in Tom Lee Park.

Looking to enjoy some local brews this spring? Memphis breweries give patrons the chance to enjoy great beer while soaking in some nice weather. Here are our favorites:

Indoor rock climbing has never been the cheapest activity. But Memphis Rox doesn’t turn anyone away even if they can’t pay.

In the heart of Cordova, there’s a nonprofit that’s been quietly helping support orphanages, schools, and food and education centers for vulnerable children for over 20 years.

Looking to get away for awhile this spring or summer? Whether you’re looking for a brief day trip or a long weekend, there are plenty of great options when it comes to road trips:

After winning the Pacific Coast League the last two years, the Memphis Redbirds are looking for a three-peat. A new manager and a new division are just a few of the changes happening this year.

Sometimes the best medicine is snuggles from your fur baby. But what do you do if your pet has an incurable disease? Here are some tips to allow you both to live your best lives.

Occasionally making yourself inaccessible is essential to boosting focus. A survey found that always being reachable – checking emails during off days, scrolling through social media, responding to texts 24/7 – is associated with higher stress levels. This is known as “continuous partial attention,” a state of alertness largely driven by FOMO.

The Memphis Comedy Festival, founded in 2012 by a group of local comedians, seems to get larger each year. This year’s festival runs from April 4-7. Performances are held at The Hi Tone Cafe, TheatreWorks and other venues.

It’s that time of year again. Crawfish season is in full swing, and there are two great festivals next month that feature “crawlers” as the main draw.

Easter draws up images of large family brunches with glazed ham, colored eggs and other delights. But if you’re looking to shake things up and go out this year, Memphis has plenty of great brunch spots. Here are our three favorites:

On May 2, the Mississippi River Museum will reopen its doors to visitors. The museum, which focuses on the Mississippi River’s role in the Civil War and in transportation today, temporarily closed last July.

Here are our favorite apps to make travel easier, more affordable and more fun.

Parents across America continue to worry about the apps their children and teens download. Here are two apps that can give parents peace of mind.

Do you want to be a better listener? Here is an advanced practice drill. Listen to someone you really disagree with. It should not be a challenge to find someone in today’s political climate.

The No Regrets Singles and Relationships Conference will kick off its fifth consecutive year at Hope Church March 29 and…

When I was four and just becoming aware of people outside my family, I began noticing our wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors.

In January, Florida-based Via Airlines announced additional routes as part of the company’s largest expansion. As it turns out, Memphis is a key part of the airline’s plans.

Since 2015, The Collective (or CLTV) has worked to empower black artists throughout Memphis. However, the nonprofit has never reaped the benefits of having its own space.

Memphis is known for the blues. But every year in March, Beale Street turns green. For the 46th straight year, the Silky O’Sullivan St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in downtown Memphis. Come decked out in green for the city’s largest St. Patrick’s Day event.

From celebrity appearances to a bonanza of boutiques filled with the latest fashion products, the Southern Women’s Show Memphis packs a lot of activity into a single weekend. Ladies who visit Agricenter International from March 1-3 can purchase jewelry, health and beauty products, and clothing from hundreds of exhibitors.