Emily McMackin

Emily McMackin Dye is an Alabama native and Tennessee transplant, who recently moved to Memphis from Nashville. A freelance writer, she enjoys exploring history, culture, and the lifestyle scene surrounding her new home in The Bluff City.

Emily McMackin's Recent Articles

A white box from Croughnut Cafe in West Tennessee contains six assorted cronuts, each topped with different icings, cream, chocolate, bacon, or a raspberry.

Local Restaurants Food & Dining

This Arlington Bakery is a FIRST for West TN

Two grown-ups stand in a garden, holding a large basket filled with assorted fresh vegetables like tomatoes, lettuce, and peppers—perfect for sharing at cool clubs or gatherings.

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle & Culture

How to Meet New People in Memphis: 14 Cool Clubs for Grown-Ups

A weathered metal sign reading "Hotel Pontotoc" hangs outside a historic stone building, framed by trees and sky in the background.

Hotels & Resorts Travel

Memphis’s Newest Old Hotel: A First Look Inside Hotel Pontotoc

A stack of pancakes with syrup being poured over them, displayed on a light blue pedestal against a warm-toned background—perfect for a Mother's Day brunch in Memphis.

Local Restaurants Food & Dining

Where to Get Mother’s Day Brunch in Memphis

Two gold chain necklaces from Memphis Jewelry, adorned with charms like hearts, stars, and coins, are elegantly displayed on a stand and held by a person with long nails.

Store Highlights Style

5 Memphis Jewelry Brands We Love

Whoopie pies with chocolate cookies and vanilla cream filling are displayed on a lace doily, sprinkled with powdered sugar, offering a sweet treat reminiscent of the delightful surprises often found in Memphis adult education classes.

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle & Culture

26 Memphis Adult Education Classes to Enrich Your Life!

A person stands confidently on a wooden floor in front of a vibrant, abstract mural.

FACES Lifestyle & Culture

Meet Casey O’Rourke of Blue Suede Vintage

Person pouring tea at an afternoon tea in Memphis.

Local Restaurants Food & Dining

5 Spots for Afternoon Tea in Memphis

A group of people seated in an outdoor area, watching a movie on a large screen at night, enjoying the charm of movies in Memphis.

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle & Culture

Memphis Fall Movie Series: Outdoor Movies, Halloween Flicks & More

Timeko Davis-Wade, wearing glasses and a white shirt, stands with an open mouth as Pop's Kernel popcorn is thrown in the air in front of them inside a kitchen or similar setting.

FACES Lifestyle & Culture

Meet the Memphis Popcornista Behind Pop’s Kernel

A woman wearing a white chef's coat stands smiling with her arms crossed, exuding the elegance of a creative force. She has dark, wavy hair and the background features glass brick walls and modern lighting fixtures, reminiscent of high-end beauty shop aesthetics.

FACES Lifestyle & Culture

She’s Behind The Beauty Shop & Other Iconic Memphis Spots

Catherine Tatum, wearing glasses and a blue blouse, is seated on a small chair in a garden with blooming white flowers and lush green plants. As a gifted Memphis custom designer, she surrounds herself with classic legacy inspiration.

FACES Lifestyle & Culture

This Memphian’s Designs Are in Gift Shops All Over the Country