HYPERLOCAL NEWS HUB BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM

Festivities
The Cooper-Young Festival

Slideshow by Bryan Heater/MicroMemphis Contributor

African Dance Demonstration

An African dance company spreads culture @ Cooper-Young Festival

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How it All Began

The Cooper-Young Festival brings in the crowds now, but it didn't start this way.  Read MicroMemphis reporter Sheifalika Bhatnagar's story.

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Manly Merchandise

Not interested in jewelry?
Cool T's could be found at festival.

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A Little of Everything

From art to activism, you could find whatever pleases you at festival booths. 

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The Smile Wagon

A vintage trailer gets a makeover as a kooky photobooth.

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Economic Stimulus

Street vendors weren't the only ones making money at the Fest.

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Cooper-Young Festival Slideshow 
by Erica Holmes/MicroMemphis Contributor

More Festivities

Famous Food Truck Just One of CYFest Food Vendors

How CY Restaurants Cater to the Crowds

Meet Wood Carving Vendor|Video by Sheila Guerrero

Festival Like 'Super Bowl' for Neighbors

Festival Exceeds Expectations for Some 

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Recreation
The Cooper-Young 4-Miler Race

The Tweet & Run

MicroMemphis reporter Cole Epley's account of reporting on the run...

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Volunteers Make the Race Run

What does it take to run the biggest fundraiser of the year for the neighborhood?  Read MicroMemphis reporter Ashli Blow's story. 

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'Light the Way' Makes Race Unique

A Cooper-Young apartment complex and dozens of others, 'Light the Way' for runners with decorations and good cheer. Read the article.

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More Recreation...

Electronic Chips and Cheering Neighbors Keep Runners on Time

From Wonderwoman to Gilligan's Island - what runners saw along the route. 

Mayor Wharton Opens Race | Video by Lauren Byrd

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Art
The Cooper-Young Art Invitational

Art Invitational @ David Perry Smith Gallery

Click here to see a slideshow of the pieces and the event.

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Animals Anyone?

Artist paints for benefit of animals at Cooper-Young Art Invitational

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The Art of the Neighborhood

Find out how this even brings neighbors together in this Article about the invitational.

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More Art...

Walk Through the Art Invitational|Video by Kelcie Gilliam

Pre-Fest Preps

More Pre-Fest....

Cooper-Young Clean-Up

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Cooper-Young Festival Photo Gallery

Cooper-Young Festival Video Gallery

Cooper-Young Fest Woodworker by Shiela Guerrero

Art Invitational Video by Kelcie Gilliam

Cooper-Young 4-Miler Opener by Lauren Byrd

Related Links

SusanKC Photostream Slideshow on Flickr