A Memphis Conversation

The Great Bicycle Ordinance in Memphis went into effect July 1, 1940. It was created.

By Dennis Wolf

Eighty-two years ago today, on April 29, 1944, a Saturday, Memphis experienced.

By Dennis Wolf

In 1844, Charles Lofland purchased the land the Dunscomb house sat on.

Originally published in 2021, this is one of our favorite episodes. Today’s episode is one.

Crump started annexation and it kept going: “We are moving east.”

By Joe V.

by Joe Lowry

Six years after the end of World War I the Memphis Memorial.

Enjoy this blast from the past during this Christmas time! Joe and I had the.

By Joe V Lowry and William “Chip” Campbell

Between June 14 and July 17, 1946.

by Michael Vanelli

Did you know there was a UT football team in Memphis that.

By Joe Lowry

His men called him a “cop’s cop.“ They and the citizens of.

by Joe Lowry

Mary Frances Lowry was born in Helena, Ark., on Feb. 4, 1906.

written by Joe Lowry edited by Anne Swearingen

Some of you may remember going to.

By Joe Lowry Edited by Anne Swearingen

Fire Chief Edward A. Hamilton joined the department.

By Dennis Wolf

A Little About Goldsmith’s Department Store
Before we discuss the fire, a.

By Dennis Wolf

A Brief History of the Raleigh Area
Raleigh is an area of.

By Dennis Wolf

Friday, May 8, 1925, was a nice day in Memphis, with the.

By Dennis Wolf

The undated photo below is of the William P. Metcalf home at.

by Joe Lowry

Memphis Fire Department Line of Duty Deaths and Non Line of Duty.

By Dennis Wolf

This is a narrative about a woman named Alma Cox Whitworth Calvert.

By Dennis Wolf

On March 6, 1947, a four-alarm fire destroyed the Walgreens Drug Store.

by Joe Lowry

Memphis first attempt to add black members to the Memphis Fire Department. When.

By Joe V Lowry

There has been a saying used by the Police.

by Joe Lowry

August 13, 1946, 7 Alarm Fire 35 firemen hurt with 12 staying.

By Dennis Wolf

The Hollywood High School at 1346 Bryan Street was destroyed by fire.