memphis community: Rain at the Orpheum Memphis
- 02/08/09 07:16 AM
Rain at the Orpheum Memphisby Pam SimpsonThe Kudzu Vine Rain is a Beatles tribute band that played at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis, TN Friday evening (Feb. 6). I used to be a big Beatles fan, so when I saw they were playing nearby and so close to my wedding anniversary date, I knew how we would be celebrating this year. They were incredible and we had such a great time. If you would like to see if they are coming to your area, check out their website, Rain. Both my husband and I grew up in Memphis, so I was surprised that (3 comments)
memphis community: City Contemplates Lawsuit Againt Lenders For Forelcosures
- 12/05/08 04:53 AM
City Contemplates Lawsuit Against Lenders For Foreclosuresby Pam SimpsonThe Kudzu Vine Blight, due to a high rate of foreclosed homes is rampant in parts of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee. One source estimates there were almost 12,000 foreclosures in Shelby County between January 2007 and September 2008. According to a local TV station, City of Memphis and Shelby County leaders are contemplating a lawsuit against unnamed (as yet) mortgage lenders. The government officials blame subprime home loans for Memphis having the highest foreclosure rate in the state of Tennessee. Memphis is closely watching Baltimore, MD to see what transpires with a lawsuit that (1 comments)