The Hickory Hill area in Memphis has been hit hard in recent years. The recession brought business closures and job loss, and families felt the impact in their schools, homes, and wallets. Natural disasters and the City of Memphis’ financial struggles haven’t helped, either. As a result, our lawyers have recently seen an increase in [...]
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Economic Improvement Around Memphis Airport? – Memphis Bankruptcy Lawyer
Ever heard of an aerotropolis? Well, if you live in Memphis you may want to get used to the term because we have one, and it could be getting a makeover. City planners and developers from all over the United States convened yesterday in Memphis to discuss possible uses for the 50 mile area surrounding [...]
Memphis Airlines and Whether Bankruptcy Is Wrong – Memphis Bankruptcy Attorneys
As Pinnacle Airlines deals with filing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Memphis International Airport and One Commerce Square downtown are both dealing with potential fallout. But according to Memphis Business Journal, the effects may be minimal – especially for the city of Memphis. In the Journal’s recent article on the bankruptcy, Larry Cox, president of Memphis-Shelby [...]
Memphis Expands Bike and Pedestrian Options, & Risks Could Come
For the last few years, the city of Memphis has been investing in more options for cyclists and pedestrians. Now those investments will include a path across the Mississippi River. The Harahan Bridge trail will connect the Main Streets of Memphis and West Memphis and cost roughly $30 million to complete. Supporters compare the project [...]
Dangerous Dog Around? What You Can Do – Memphis Dog Attack Attorney
If there’s a dangerous dog – or any dangerous animal – in your neighborhood, you do have some options. In this video, Memphis dog attack injury attorney Darrell Castle explains what you can do to protect yourself and people around you from dangerous dogs in Memphis (Text). Relevant contact information: Memphis Animal Control / Animal [...]
Manliest Restaurants in Memphis
Men’s Health Magazine has nominated two Memphis favorites – Gus’ Fried Chicken and Rendezvous – for manliest restaurant in America. While the entire concept and title for “manliest” restaurant is in itself rather ridiculous, Memphis has many other places for men to hang out that belong on the list. So if you’re looking for a [...]
The Potential of Bass Pro Shops at Pyramid
The Bass Pro Shop-apalooza is scheduled to open in Memphis in 2013. While the megastore may not excite everyone in the area, the city did well under the circumstances. It costs Memphis several hundred thousand dollars per year just to keep the Pyramid closed, and we all know the city could use that money elsewhere. [...]
Storm-Related Debt
Olive Branch recently requested $7,500 in disaster relief for the spring storms that damaged much of the Mid-South. The funds would help cover the costs of tree and limb damage. Here in Memphis for some families $7,500 in repairs might not sound like much. The spring storms destroyed trailers, flooded homes and damaged cars and [...]
Where to Cool Off in Memphis
Since we’re a personal injury firm, we like to give updates every once in a while about ways to stay safe. Well these days, one of the best safety measures you can take is to cool off. Here are some of our favorite ways to beat the heat in Memphis: Tuesdays 1-5, the Pink Palace [...]
Friday Favorite: Owen Brennan’s
Owen Brennan’s is one of our favorite restaurants in Memphis. In fact, we’re such big fans that we use them to cater our holiday parties, making our Decembers decidedly cajun and leading us to name them this week’s Friday Favorite. Located in East Memphis at Poplar and Ridgeway in the Regalia center, Brennan’s has a [...]
