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Gaye Swan

As a professional writer of over 20 years, Gaye is an avid traveler and enjoys highlighting food, culture, and attractions around the South. While Gaye is passionate about life in Memphis, she grew up in Meridian and is still a Mississippi girl at heart.

Latest posts by Gaye Swan

A river runs alongside the Mississippi town of Vicksburg, with trees in the background, buildings in the foreground, and a red mural that reads "Welcome to Vicksburg" on one building.

Think You Know Vicksburg? Think Again.

2 weeks ago • 7 min read June 23, 2026 • 7 min read

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A woman in a patterned dress sits on a colorful mosaic bench at the "Community Art Garden," with abstract paintings and a banner by Ayanna Murray in the background.

She Shapes Creativity & Community at Carpenter Art Garden

3 weeks ago • 8 min read June 14, 2026 • 8 min read

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FACES

Suzannah Herbert, a woman with long, wavy blonde hair wearing a white button-up shirt, poses against a plain gray background.

This Memphis Filmmaker is Reframing the Southern Story

4 weeks ago • 8 min read June 7, 2026 • 8 min read

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Kelcie Nollner stands with her long brown hair cascading down as she poses in front of a counter in a modern, well-lit restaurant with industrial-style decor.

Why Memphians Keep Coming Back to Wild Beet

1 month ago • 6 min read May 31, 2026 • 6 min read

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FACES

Cassie Lazzo sits outdoors at a table in a white hat and black top, smiling warmly at the camera with lush greenery behind her.

Meet “The Mahjologist” of Memphis, Cassie Lazzo

2 months ago • 6 min read May 17, 2026 • 6 min read

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Lifestyle & Culture

A bride and groom share a kiss at an outdoor wedding ceremony under a floral arch at Dixon Gardens, with an officiant standing behind them.

Five Couples, One Magical Wedding Day at Dixon Gallery & Gardens

2 months ago • 5 min read May 12, 2026 • 5 min read

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Two people stand together and smile in a lush garden, surrounded by plants, a large metal sculpture, and a red wooden bench. Created by Kim Halyak for FACES, the scene features a house and fence in the background.

This Memphis Gardener Sparked a Citywide Movement

2 months ago • 7 min read May 10, 2026 • 7 min read

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Travel

A colorful mural on a building in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, reads "Greetings from Hattiesburg" with images inside the letters and "A Brighter Gateway!" in cursive; Tax Office sign is visible above. This might be the city's biggest surprise!.

Why Hattiesburg Might Be Mississippi’s Biggest Surprise

2 months ago • 7 min read April 26, 2026 • 7 min read

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Ashley Hannah Davis leaps mid-air, wearing a flowing brown costume, as she performs on a stage bathed in blue lighting with string lights glowing in the background.

Ashley Hannah Davis Brings Memphis to Life Through Dance

2 months ago • 7 min read April 26, 2026 • 7 min read

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Courtney McNeal stands outdoors in a pink blazer, smiling warmly with buildings and trees behind her under a partly cloudy sky.

Meet the Creative Force Behind Soul88 & Civic Change in Memphis

3 months ago • 8 min read April 19, 2026 • 8 min read

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Neighborhood Guides

People sit and socialize in a modern, open cafe space at Crosstown Concourse, surrounded by concrete columns, red planters, and a counter in the background.

Your Updated Guide to Crosstown

3 months ago • 5 min read April 15, 2026 • 5 min read

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A woman plays the flute on stage with sheet music in front of her; two other musicians with flutes, including Jenny Davis, are partially visible, with a large projected image of FACES in the background.

Meet the Local Flutist Behind the Memphis Youth Symphony Program

3 months ago • 8 min read April 12, 2026 • 8 min read

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A group of people walk along a gravel path beside a fenced pasture with grazing bison on a sunny day, exploring one of the most beautiful state parks in the area.

Hidden History in the South’s Most Beautiful State Parks

3 months ago • 7 min read April 9, 2026 • 7 min read

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A woman stands smiling with hands on hips in Cari Harris’s sewing studio, surrounded by dress forms, sewing machines, and plaid shirts on mannequins.

She’s Changing the Way Memphis Thinks About Clothing

3 months ago • 7 min read March 29, 2026 • 7 min read

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Karen Bell, with blonde hair and a warm smile, stands outside in a brown denim jacket. Wooden pallets and industrial materials set the scene behind her in this candid FACES portrait.

Meet the Woman Keeping Florida’s Oldest Fishing Village Thriving

3 months ago • 6 min read March 22, 2026 • 6 min read

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A woman in a long floral dress stands by a wooden desk with a lamp, books, and colorful artwork from the FACES collection in a well-decorated Meade Carlisle room.

Where Fashion Meets Interior Design: Meet Memphis Stylist Meade Carlisle

3 months ago • 6 min read March 22, 2026 • 6 min read

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Arts & Entertainment

Art gallery interior with wooden floors, showcasing colorful paintings and sculptures under bright lights—a vibrant art exhibition inspired by Memphis galleries and the upcoming Art by Design 2026.

7 Memphis Galleries Exhibiting at Art by Design 2026

4 months ago • 7 min read March 17, 2026 • 7 min read

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Nicolette Tomblyn sits at a table with a laptop and tablet, focusing on the tablet screen. A glass of water rests nearby, while the wooden wall in the background adds warmth to this FACES-inspired scene.

This Master Memphis Tattoo Artist Helps Women Feel Whole Again

4 months ago • 6 min read March 15, 2026 • 6 min read

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A person wearing a black shirt stands against a plain light gray background, smiling with both hands raised and palms facing upward—capturing the expressive spirit of FACES by Jee Vahn Knight.

She’s Behind Memphis’s Most Anticipated New Experience

4 months ago • 7 min read March 8, 2026 • 7 min read

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Renata Henderson smiles while holding up a black "Guji Mama CXFFEEBLACK" bag, representing FACES, as she sits indoors in glasses and a yellow sweater.

Renata Henderson is Brewing Memphis Magic at Cxffeeblack

4 months ago • 7 min read February 22, 2026 • 7 min read

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Book cover for "Madness in Memphis" by Patricia Gordon is shown next to a smiling woman with light blonde hair, wearing a turquoise top and pendant necklace.

Why Memphis Had to Be the Setting for Patricia Gordon Stevens’s Debut Novel

5 months ago • 7 min read February 15, 2026 • 7 min read

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A hand using tongs to pick up pieces of food with a stack of corn husks arranged on a metal surface in the foreground, capturing the essence of Mississippi soul food and its rich food legacy.

Mississippi’s Soul Food Legacy: 14 Must-Try Spots Across the State

5 months ago • 5 min read February 10, 2026 • 5 min read

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A woman with long dark hair, possibly Kallie Holstein, wearing a checkered dress sits at a table decorated with assorted flowers in a bright indoor setting, her face illuminated by natural light.

Meet Kallie Holstein of Dainty Florals

5 months ago • 7 min read February 8, 2026 • 7 min read

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Open gift box displaying three Bluff City Toffee packages, surrounded by bowls of Memphis candy toffee, pecans, baking ingredients, and a blue ribbon on a white counter.

7 Best Candy Shops in Memphis (+ One Local Fave You Can Shop Online)

5 months ago • 4 min read February 2, 2026 • 4 min read

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