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Collector extraordinaire Bill Cunningham invites everyone to check out his ultimate idea of a man cave.

Located just twenty minutes outside of Memphis, Cunningham’s man cave can easily be missed by passersby. With the outside appeal of a garage, Cunningham says that the best part of his man cave is being able to watch peoples’ facial expressions when they first walk in.

“They have a dumfounded look on their face, mouth open, eyes wide, trying to take it all in,” says Cunningham.

Unlike most man caves, stocked at least with a TV, Cunningham’s personalized man cave is filled with trinkets that he has collected throughout his entire lifetime. Visitors won’t need a television when surrounding by hundreds to thousands of extraordinary collectables to keep their eyes busy. In fact, it is nearly impossible to see everything that Cunningham’s man cave has to offer in one short visit.

Cunningham’s giant hobby shop was something that he learned from his parents, carrying on their memory.

“Both my parents were collectors, Cunningham says, “Dad was a car collector extraordinaire and a handy man beyond belief, he taught me and my brothers all about tools and working on cars, restoring cars.”

Although it seems that one person would eventually run out of things to collect, Cunningham does not see an end to his passion and looks forward to continuing to create a place where himself and his guests can come and, “get away from it all, a place to unwind, get absorbed in a project or just sit out here and enjoy the surroundings,” says Bill.

Loving the company, Cunningham’s Man Cave is open to the public so whether you are a local and just so happened to miss the hidden treasure while driving by, or if you are moving to Memphis, be sure to swing by and spend some time with Bill.

Get Ready for Fall Activities in Memphis

The air is getting cooler and the leaves are changing colors but it is not time to hibernate! There is plenty of fun fall activities to do with family, friends, and neighbors. Don’t know where to start? Here are some ideas.

Check Out Local Events:

Mark your calendar! Memphis Parent magazine is filled with tons of upcoming fall events. Take your children to learn about working at the farm at Farm Park or grab lunch at a different food truck every Friday. Don’t miss out on the festivals and fairs that feature great entertainment, competition, AND food.

 Make Memories with Fall Crafts:

Feel like staying in? Partake in seasonal fall crafts and make amazing memories. Make leaf outlines, friendly scarecrows, or even a fall wreath. The best part is you will get to spend quality time with your kids while they have fun and build creative skills!

 Get Everyone Together for a Potluck Dinner:

Gather your loved ones and enjoy the fall season together. Have your guests bring a dish enriched with hearty fall flavors and ingredients such as root vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, and bold spices like cinnamon. There’s nothing like sharing a pumpkin pie!

 Visit a Pumpkin Patch:

What better way to get into the fall spirit than to visit a pumpkin patch? Pumpkin patches are not just a field of pumpkins. They are fun place to visit with cool displays, corn mazes, hay rides and more.

Don’t dread summer being over. Take advantage of the crisp weather and colorful outdoors. There’s a lot of wonderful things to do while living in Memphis during the gorgeous fall season. Enjoy every moment of it with your loved ones!

If you don’t own a car in Memphis (or even if you do), then you are likely to take a cab, bus, or maybe even try out Uber or Lyft. Since April, Uber and Lyft began operating in Memphis. With app incentives like free rides for referring friends, Uber and Lyft have quickly infiltrated markets throughout the country, including right here in Memphis. But, not everyone is thrilled about these companies and the businesses that they operate. Recent legal issues and competition have brought the Memphis City Council together this week to discuss new regulations between Uber, Lyft and taxi companies.

The new regulations are set to be approved within the next six weeks. Companies will face new fees on the cars and be required to include criminal background checks, safety inspections of the vehicles and will also be responsible for ensuring that drivers carry liability insurance. In light of these new regulations, safety and reliability might not be a concern. It’s the fact that even with these new regulations, taxi companies may continue to protest that the rules don’t give everyone the same advantages.

Uber or Lyft rides may be a more convenient, reliable, and affordable way to get around Memphis. The existing taxi companies and drivers in the area have definitely seen a shift in business as people try out these alternative transportation models. Are ride-sharing services unfair to taxi cab companies, or is it all healthy business competition? There are diverse perspectives on the matter and we will have to wait and see how the new structure works out. If you currently live in or plan on moving to Memphis, you have several transportation services to consider. Research your options and use the method that appeals the most to you.

While the recent news for the Shelby County real estate market has shown slow and steady growth, a recent report from the Memphis Area Realtors and Chandler Reports shows that the home sales as well as sale prices in Tennessee’s Shelby County have dropped 39 percent in July 2014 compared to July 2013.

The reports show 162 bank sales in Shelby County, down 39 percent from the 264 bank sales in July 2013. Through July, Shelby County recorded 1,373 bank sales, down 28 percent from 1,896 over the same period last year. Shelby County recorded 1,535 home sales in July, down 9 percent from 1,693 sales recorded in July 2013 and down 3 percent from the 1,586 sales recorded in June.

11 of the zip codes in Shelby County had an increase in overall sales numbers, with 20 zip codes experiencing a rise in sale price. Collierville’s 38017 ZIP code lead the way in sales, with 125 averaging $306,277. That was followed by 38118 (Oakhaven/Parkway Village), with 94 sales averaging $49,064, and 38016 (Cordova North), with 91 sales averaging $140,768.
Interested in moving to Memphis? The slow in sales might translate to the perfect time for you to pick your dream home without the hyperactive competitive nature that some other months boast.

According to a new survey, it seems the people living in Memphis are growing tired of a social media based world. While the data isn’t astronomical, it does show a shift in the way that the people of Memphis engage on social media sites. That trend was consistent when the survey asked the same question about visiting social media sites. Fifty percent say they visit a social media site “more than a few times a day.” But that also is a decrease from the previous year’s survey when 60 percent said they visit social media multiple times a day.

Most social media sites saw overall declines in the survey as well. The big winner was Facebook, which saw a 4 percent point increase in participation in the new survey, growing from 90 percent participation in 2013 to 94 percent in 2014. Photo-sharing site Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, was the other winner, growing from 48 percent participation in 2013 to 55 percent in 2014.
Ironically, despite the drop in social media usage, the amount of people claiming addiction to their smart phones was up, and almost half of the survey respondents rated their level of addiction at a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10.

For many years now, All My Sons has been a staple throughout the US, helping families and individuals move local and long distance jobs. But our hearts lie with the whole area, not just the people who hire us to move their valuables. Here in Memphis, we know how important it is to give back to our community. When our company was first started by Robert and Vauna Peterson, we began building a company rooted in charity, responsibility, and care.

Here in Memphis, All My Sons is involved with various charitable endeavors, such as partnering with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at Thanksgiving to help raise money for the facility and the countless children they help. We also work with St. Jude’s throughout the year with various fundraising activities.

We hope to continue to give back, and also to expand out charity work in Memphis as we head into the holiday season!

When people come to visit Memphis, it is common for them to find a reason to stay and call Memphis their new home. Memphis has a distinct character all its own that is charming and inviting for the people who live there. Living in Memphis has plenty to offer aside from the typical draws of BBQ, Graceland, Beale Street, and a hot music scene.
What is lovely about Memphis is that it is truly a city filled with neighborhoods. Here are our favorites:
Midtown: Located slightly east of downtown, it offers an urban lifestyle for people looking to live within the action
Colonial-Yorkshire: Subdivisions are the norm in this neighborhood located in East Memphis. In fact, this part of the city also has some of the largest homes in Memphis.
Hickory Hill: This middle class area is southeast of downtown and is a tight knit community.
Berclair: This working class area of town has affordable homes for families, and commonly have two and three bedrooms.
Looking to move to Memphis? These areas might be perfect for you!

According to a new study from Movoto, Memphis is among the top ten exciting places in Tennessee. Memphis ranked in at number eight in the study, which used criteria such as:

Nightlife per capita (bars, clubs, comedy, etc.)
Live music venues per capita
Active life options per capita (parks, outdoor activities, etc.)
Arts and Entertainment per capita (movie theaters, festivals, galleries, theaters, etc.)
Fast Food restaurants per capita (the fewer the better)
Percentage of restaurants that are not fast food (the higher the better)
Percentage of young residents ages 18 to 34 (the higher the better)
Population density (the higher the better)

Memphis is also young. Of the 646,900 residents or so, 26.62 percent of them are between the ages of 18 and 34. Memphis is also the second most densely populated place in the state, with over 2,000 people per square mile. To put that in perspective, that is about double the population of Nashville. Thinking of relocating to Tennessee? Consider moving to Memphis, where you will find plenty of people and plenty of activities to keep you busy.

Looking for a spirits distillery and tasting room to try out some new liquor? Old Dominick will open to the public in fall 2015 in the 54,297-square-foot, 1920s-era warehouse at 301 S. Front St., across the street from Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, and it will be a $5 million spirits distillery and public tasting room in Downtown Memphis.

The distillery will do more than just offer a new spin on alcohol for the city, it will also help people living in Memphis searching for employment. Initial hiring estimates call for 20-35 full and part-time employees, the release said. The distillery and tasting room facility is being designed by LRK and built by Archer Custom Builders.

The facility will be used as the production and bottling facility of a portfolio of ultra-premium distilled spirits, according to a release. The distillery will begin operating late next summer. Moving to Memphis and looking for employment in the food & beverage industry? This might be the perfect fit for you!

A new dining option is has come to the South Main area of Downtown Memphis, according to reports in the local business journal. The neighborhood restaurant, known as Café Pontotoc, which is owned by Milton and Cherie Lamb, now serves wine, local beer and small plates at 314 S. Main St. from 4 p.m. to close Tuesday through Saturday, according to The Daily News. The owners will add brunch later this year with no set date at this time.

The South Main area is one that holds a lot of history here in Memphis. After a booming heyday, the area fell into abandonment and was shunned by many. That neglect is what eventually allowed the region’s rebirth. The architecture remains historic as no developers sought to modernize the area, and artists and creative types soon became attracted to the unique vibe of the area. The movie and film community recognized South Main’s gritty time capsule of architecture and began using it as a backdrop for many films. In 1989 the indie film Mystery Train was filmed in South Main, and other movies to follow include: The Firm, Walk the Line, Great Balls of fire, Elizabethtown, Hustle & Flow, and others.

Looking to move to Memphis? South Main is a well-known residential area as well. Today there are more than 2,500 people living in South Main, each of who are drawn to the neighborhood’s charm, walkability and proximity to all of Downtown’s amenities, and unique sense of belonging that many areas nationwide seem to lack. South Main has kept true to its origins by being a neighborhood built on the backs of local entrepreneurs and is the home of Emerge Memphis, Memphis’ start-up incubator for businesses.