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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.

Latest posts by Emily McMackin

Local Restaurants

A plate with two crab cakes topped with poached eggs and asparagus sits next to a glass of orange juice—perfect for a Mother's Day Brunch in Memphis; another dish is blurred in the background.

Where to Get Mother’s Day Brunch in Memphis

1 month ago • 8 min read April 30, 2026 • 8 min read

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Arts & Entertainment

People are assembling glass terrariums with soil, moss, and succulents on a wooden table during one of the Memphis adult education classes. Various supplies and empty terrariums are visible.

30+ Memphis Adult Education Classes to Enrich Your Life!

5 months ago • 15 min read January 21, 2026 • 15 min read

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Lifestyle & Culture

A large crowd faces an outdoor concert stage with "GRIND CITY" branding, under a colorful sunset sky. Event logos and the city skyline highlight the scene—an exciting experience that's new in Memphis.

New to Memphis! Exciting Additions for 2026

5 months ago • 7 min read January 7, 2026 • 7 min read

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Health & Beauty

Relax at one of the best day spas in Memphis: a person lies face down on a massage table, three large salt stones on their back, surrounded by pampering touches like a floral arrangement and "FEATHERS" embroidered on the blanket.

The Best Day Spas in Memphis for a Blissful Escape

6 months ago • 7 min read December 9, 2025 • 7 min read

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FACES

Emily Jones stands in front of a patterned wall with three hats hanging above a couch, flanked by two lamps and colorful cushions.

Meet Memphis Artist Emily Jones

9 months ago • 6 min read September 7, 2025 • 6 min read

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Local Restaurants

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

This Arlington Bakery is a FIRST for West TN

12 months ago • 6 min read June 24, 2025 • 6 min read

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Arts & Entertainment

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.

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

12 months ago • 6 min read June 18, 2025 • 6 min read

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Hotels & Resorts

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

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

1 year ago • 7 min read June 4, 2025 • 7 min read

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Store Highlights

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.

5 Memphis Jewelry Brands We Love

1 year ago • 6 min read January 30, 2025 • 6 min read

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FACES

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

Meet Casey O’Rourke of Blue Suede Vintage

1 year ago • 8 min read January 19, 2025 • 8 min read

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Local Restaurants

Person pouring tea at an afternoon tea in Memphis.

5 Spots for Afternoon Tea in Memphis

2 years ago • 7 min read November 6, 2024 • 7 min read

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FACES

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.

Meet the Memphis Popcornista Behind Pop’s Kernel

2 years ago • 8 min read September 8, 2024 • 8 min read

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FACES

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.

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

2 years ago • 9 min read August 11, 2024 • 9 min read

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FACES

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.

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

2 years ago • 9 min read July 28, 2024 • 9 min read

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FACES

A woman with long dark hair and a pink blouse rests her chin on her hand, sitting at a table adorned with floral-themed boxes from Memphis Bakery and a ceramic jar filled with decadent pastries.

Meet the Woman Behind 17 Berkshire!

2 years ago • 8 min read June 16, 2024 • 8 min read

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FACES

A person with short hair and glasses, wearing a black shirt, is smiling and surrounded by colorful floral designs on a white background.

This Memphis Floral Designer Turns Flowers Into Living Works of Art

2 years ago • 6 min read June 2, 2024 • 6 min read

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FACES

A confident chef, Jessica Dickerson, in a green uniform standing outside a café, her hand on the door, with a neon sign and menu displayed in the window.

Meet Jessica Dickerson of Margie’s 901

2 years ago • 9 min read May 12, 2024 • 9 min read

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Local Restaurants

SB Memphis TheCatsCottage pastries Kevin Garcia scaled

Memphis’s New Cat-Themed Cafe!

2 years ago • 6 min read February 20, 2024 • 6 min read

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Arts & Entertainment

Stack of books on wood table in bookstore

4 Independent Memphis Bookstores to Explore

2 years ago • 6 min read January 29, 2024 • 6 min read

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FACES

SB Memphis FACES Nancy Pettit4 Memphis Drum Shop

She’s Spreading Healing Vibes Through Memphis

2 years ago • 8 min read January 21, 2024 • 8 min read

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FACES

SB MEM FACE JuliePiatt FEAT

She’s Bringing Plant-Based Goodness to Memphis

2 years ago • 8 min read January 14, 2024 • 8 min read

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FACES

Two women posing in front of a green house with pink balloons.

Meet Kensworth Boutique’s Mother-Daughter Team

3 years ago • 7 min read September 24, 2023 • 7 min read

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FACES

Teri Eidson and Nicole McCallister posing together

These Mother-Daughter FedEx Pilots Are Making History

3 years ago • 9 min read September 17, 2023 • 9 min read

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Fitness

SB Memphis Pickleball 901 Players Credit Connor Ryan FEAT

Pickleball Mania in Memphis is Heating Up!

3 years ago • 7 min read August 1, 2023 • 7 min read

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