Hero Spotlight: Richard F. Borner
By Joe V. Lowry Captain Borner spent 55 years in service to the citizens of
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Fire Chief John T. Moore
John T. Moore entered the Memphis Fire Department in May of 1890 as a Hoseman
How I Work: John Robilio
John has been a part of the Our Memphis History from the very beginning. He
Truck Farmers – A Time Gone By
Between 1870 and 1920, 95% of all vegetable produce, eggs, and other food items that
How I Work: Douglas Cupples
Doug Cupples holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in political science, and a Ph.D. in history
How I Work: Mike Vanelli
Mike is another one of our earliest team members, He has done everything from moderating
How I Work: Drew Canale
The How I Work series shines a spotlight on our researchers, contributors and others who
The Freedom Train of 1947
The Freedom Train of November 1947 was another missed opportunity for all Memphians to visit
William Finnie Cates
William Finnie Cates, USNR (April 30, 1916 – November 12 1942) was employed by Memphis Light
LT.(jg) Joseph William Vance Jr., USNR
Lieutenant (jg) Joseph Williams Vance, JR, USNR, was born on December 4, 1918 at Memphis,
Harland Bartholomew
Harland Bartholomew, the dean of comprehensive city planning in the United States, died Saturday Feb
Lloyd T. Binford
One of my favorite Memphis bad guys, (all of these were Crump minions, lieutenants, subjects,
Nettie Walden Johnson
Born Sept 12, 1866 Died Dec 30, 1921 Soon after Nettie married Isadora Johnson, a
Forgotten History the Memphis Fire Department Band
In 1943 The Memphis Fire department realized that something was needed to get the attention
Join Us For A Live Conversation!
We’re excited to be speaking with the good folks over at West Tennessee Historical Society,
John Connor
-call it benevolence, charity, or simply showing kindness and goodwill towards those less fortunate; this
Quonset Huts
Back in September of 2010 leading local realtor and historian Joe Spake and I got
The Edward T. Leech Story: The Fight for Free Speech in Memphis, Tennessee
July 20, 1918 would be a day in the life of Edward Leech that he
The Spirit of Beale Street
In the past history of Memphis our city has not always treated all Memphians fairly and
Whitehaven Annexation
The Community of Whitehaven was forcefully annexed by the City of Memphis, January 1, 1970,
Growing Up With The Blackwoods
When I started gathering notes for this story I contacted about 30 friends who I
Marion Hale
Marion H. Hale attended Maury Elementary and Central High School. Upon graduation he enrolled at
Martin Luther King Day
We pause to reflect on this day of remembrance and service to reread the words
Dr. William Herbert Brewster
Dr. William Herbert Brewster, the son of former slaves, was born July 2, 1897 and
Chief Michael Fitzmorris
Chief Michael Fitzmorris was everything a Fire Chief should be. There was never a better