In this episode of Memphis Type History: The Podcast, Rebecca tells Caitlin about how TGI Friday’s is where people meeting at bars basically originated. You’ll learn the story of how Memphis made it a franchise, and how without TGI Friday’s, Caitlin may have never been born. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Podbean | Google Play In 2016, TGI Fridays announced …
A Rundown on Memphis Wrestling
In this episode of Memphis Type History: The Podcast, Rebecca gets educated on the art of wrestling and learns why Memphis is rich in this particular history. We hear from Adam Pritchard, a devoted wrestling fan who visits Memphis in hopes of encountering one of the many heroes he only ever experienced by watching tv from across the pond. Subscribe: …
Memphis Mansions – Ashlar Hall, Annesdale, and Woodruff-Fontaine
In this episode of Memphis Type History: The Podcast, we look at the history behind a few Memphis mansions. Hear from Caitlin about Ashlar Hall’s many lives and the history behind the Woodruff Fontaine House. Then hear Rebecca tell a little history and description of the Annesdale mansion which could be your next wedding location. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | …
Memphis BBQ Part 1: A General History with Brian Crenshaw
In this episode of Memphis Type History: The Podcast, Rebecca seeks out the history of barbecue instead of just eating it. In this first part of what will become a series of Memphis BBQ stories, we hear from Brian Crenshaw, a gentleman who has spent a good time diving into the history of where it originated and how Memphis’s culture …
Memphis History in Bozwell + Lily
In this episode of Memphis Type History: The Podcast, Rebecca meets with Ben Fulfer, the man behind Bozwell + Lily, to talk about his journey and decision on starting his company. He tells us the thoughtful process behind what items he chooses to sell, who he works with, and the Memphis inspiration and history that some of his products tell. …
The New Madrid Fault Line
In this episode of Memphis Type History: The Podcast, Rebecca reveals to Caitlin her recent paranoia of the New Madrid fault line and the seriousness of “the big one” for Memphis should it ever occur. But there’s good news! Well… at least for those over 36 years old. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Podbean | Google Play So what is …
Finding A Place in History with Julie Mccullough
In this episode of Memphis Type History: The Podcast, Caitlin chats with Julie McCullough of This Place in History, an Instagram feed we are excited to introduce you to. She typically features Memphis homes that are on the National Historic Registry, but you can find a few other types of historical nuggets on there from time to time. Subscribe: iTunes …
Clarance Saunders: The Man Behind Piggly Wiggly
In this episode of Memphis Type History: The Podcast, Rebecca meets with Caroline Mitchell Carrico at the Pink Palace to learn the insane story of the man who started Piggly Wiggly and the concept of grocery stores as we know them today. Hear how he lost it all in a gamble and then started the brilliant process back over. Subscribe: iTunes …
Your Memphis Memories: That Time At the Vacant Goldsmiths
This Memphis Memory is brought to you by Kelly King Howe who recently published a fantastic guest post on our blog called, The Southern Narrative Quilt Mural. Make certain to check it out after reading her personal Memphis memory below. This is her story. After I took these pictures, I ended up over by the Goldsmith’s entrance… I might have …
Ladies Night Part Two
In this episode of Memphis Type History: The Podcast, we each pick a new favorite lady who left an impact in Memphis history to talk about. Turns out, we both picked musicians! Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Podbean | Google Play Elizabeth Lizzie Douglas (aka Memphis Minnie) First up, Caitlin tells us about Elizabeth Lizzie Douglas (who we refer to …