Explore Memphis

Overton Park - Rainbow Lake

Take a stroll around Rainbow Lake at Overton Park where we first knew the sparks were flying!

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

We celebrated our 6 month dating anniversary here. Lovely art!

Dixon Gallery & Gardens

Our 1 year dating anniversary started with sketching in the gardens here. Then in early 2022, Anna cashed in a birthday gift of a date night (well, day) coupon. We enjoyed the Impressionism paintings on display at the time.

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Visitor Center

We recommend the 3 mile loop - lots of hills and valleys - great workout. We've enjoyed lots of hikes out here!

Muddy's Bake Shop

Cupcakes! Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars! Take n Bake pot pies! and more! (Only open Th-Sat)

Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market

One of our first dates was here - we bought some of these delphinium flowers. How cool are they?! So many interesting things one can find at this market and the shops or restaurants in the neighborhood.

Shelby Farms Park - Trails

We've run and walked the trails here. Always a great time! Jarrett's first 5k race was at this park. We trained together. We were both able to run the whole distance without stops. Woot!

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Anna currently works on the mobile outreach team out of this main library location. The team she works on is called the Connect Crew! The team is 3 years young and provides resources to the community beyond the walls of the library buildings. The photo is of our mobile van :) Lots of travel and lots of variety!

Poplar-White Station Library - Memphis Public Library

This is the library where Anna started her work in public libraries as a children's librarian. So much fun!

Central BBQ (Poplar)

Very Memphis

Southall Cafe

Sweet Potato Fries!!!

Takashi Bistro

We have eaten here probably too many times ... but that pad thai!! or the massaman curry! So so good!

Memphis Barbecue Company

Cross to border for good BBQ

Tom's Barbecue Memphis

Brother Juniper's

Breakfast place - best arrive early!

Elwood's Shack

Jarrett says "I've never had anything bad here!" Small space, recommended only for 2-4 people or carry out.

Arepas Deliciosas

Colorful place & authentic cuisine!

Flying Fish

Anna says "YUM!" The 'plate' options are very filling.

Crosstown Concourse

Anna leads storytime here regularly for work! There are many restaurants and businesses. It is like a community center!