Wednesday night, "Local on the Square" kicked off its grand opening inside the old Yosemite Sam's.

"We are extremely excited to join the neighborhood and be a part of the revitalization of Overton Square," said floor manager Christopher McDaniel.

The valets in bright blue jackets bring a new feel to the corner of South Cooper and Madison, in the heart of Midtown Memphis. The restaurant also has a deck out back.

The menu boasts the same fare as the downtown Memphis sister restaurant "Local Gastropub."

The 100-year-old, nearly 6000-square-foot, two-story building has undergone extensive renovations since the Yosemite’s 39-year run at the busy intersection.

The opening comes on the brink of a revitalization of Overton Square. Construction is underway to install a water retention basin and parking lot.

"We are looking forward to meeting and getting to know our new friends and family in the Midtown area," McDaniel added.

You can see costumed actors giving their best this Oct. at Elmwood cemetery.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, The Elmwood Players will present the 7th Annual Costume Twilight Tour. 

Tours are offered between 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Costumed actors will portray notable Elmwood residents including:

Every year, yard sale bargain hunters flock to Cordova, Tennessee for the annual Countrywood Neighborhood Sale sponsored by the Countrywood Neighborhood Association.

On Friday, September 22, the huge yard event will draw crowds from all over the Greater Memphis area and from neighboring states.

Last year the sale was a huge success.  More than 200 residents participated

Rain or shine, the participating vendors will sell their almost brand new or slightly used items from furniture to clothing and televisions to motorized vehicles to make a buck.  Not to mention the local economy benefited as people booked hotel rooms for a few days to stay and visit the grand city of Memphis to shop it’s local stores and dine in local restaurants.

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