Central Gardens Association

Love it when THE Central High School band is practicing for the upcoming season in late summer. Nice cool breeze on the porch, with free tunes from one of the best marching bands in Memphis. Sit out and enjoy, neighbors!!!

CGA JULY 4th parade festivities announced! Returning to York Avenue for this historic event. The action starts at 9:00am. Parade starts at 10:30am. Arts & crafts, the mobile library and more! Visit www.centralgardens.org/july4th for more details!

The CGA Annual Meeting & Volunteer Fair is tomorrow evening at GSL. Come join us, learn about our committees and programs! Bring the family!

CGA is partnering with our neighbors on Higbee to bring you another epic block party! This Saturday, 2:00-5:00pm. Bring the entire family!

Central Gardens Residents! We have exclusive early access to the estate sale today at the Historic Luciann Theater!
12:00-6:00pm
2432 Summer Avenue

Go grab some beautiful antiques!

Estate Sale at the Historic Luciann Theater... starts on 5/17/2024 View information about this sale in Memphis, TN. The sale starts Friday, May 17 and runs through Sunday, May 19. It is being run by Cotton Row Estate Sales.

Don’t miss the CGA Annual Meeting! We’re mixing things up this year. Come meet our committee leads, learn about our work and how you can get involved! Bring the family!

Mark your calendars! CGA and our neighbors on Higbee are throwing another block party May 18. Got a fav chocolate chip cookie recipe? Bring a stack for our cookie baking competition! Details here: http://centralgardens.org/cookiebakingcontest

Residents of Central Avenue and CGA will host a town hall on May 6 to discuss traffic calming ideas and safety concerns. A representative from Crump Station will be in attendance. All CG residents are welcome to attend.

Thanks for coming out to Rites of Spring on Carr yesterday! Watch this space for more neighborhood block parties coming your way soon!

Tips for an Enjoyable Rites of Spring Celebration

Date & Time: Saturday, April 6, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Stage set up near 1380 Carr. Most activities are west from there toward Cleveland.
Map: Check the map provided for detailed locations of activities.
Food Trucks: Bring cash or credit card to enjoy delicious bites from food trucks.
BYOB: No alcohol sold on site, but feel free to bring your own beverages.
Seating: Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Weather: It is going to be a little chilly! Dress for a cool afternoon; bring blankets and jackets.
Street Closure: For safety, the street will be closed to through traffic.

Join us for a memorable Rites of Spring celebration filled with music, food, and fun!

Come out and join us tonight! Learn the history of the mapping of our neighborhood. Get your questions answered about remodeling in a historic neighborhood and how the COA process works!

🌟 Exciting Events Alert! 🌟
🌹Quarterly Landmarks Clinics: Don’t miss the return of CGA’s Quarterly Landmarks Clinics. Learn about how our neighborhoods were mapped. Plus get all your questions answered about making renovations to your property. Mark your calendars!
🌹Rites of Spring Block Party: Get ready to shake off the winter blues and welcome the warmth of spring with our Rites of Spring Block Party! 🌸🎉 Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of fun!
🌹Annual Meeting and Volunteer Fair: 📣 Join us for CGA’s Annual Meeting and Volunteer Fair! Connect with others who love this historic neighborhood. Learn about CGA’s upcoming plans and explore volunteer opportunities that match your passions.
Don’t miss out on these fantastic events! Mark your calendars, spread the word! 🎉

🏡 Exciting news! Join us for Landmark’s Quarterly Clinics, returning soon! 🌟 Delve into Landmarks & Neighborhood History, and get expert advice on historic home improvements, restorations, and renovations.

📅 When: Monday night, April 1st
📍 Where: Howard Hall at Memphis Heritage

🔍 Learn from preservationist Margot Payne about historic neighborhood history in maps. Discover intriguing neighborhood border anomalies and more!

🗣️ Hosted by Aaron Klimek and Mark Fleischer, explore the establishment of neighborhood associations, historic zoning protections, and how to file home site improvement COAs. Plus, participate in a Q&A session!

🎟️ Admission is free. Don’t miss out! Join us for this enlightening event.

Beauty on Belvedere.

We will have some yummies available for purchase at our first ever Rites of Spring block party! Make sure you’ve marked your calendars!!!

We are mixing things up for this year’s CGA Annual Meeting! Big focus on “the work” via our new Volunteer Fair. Come see how YOU might get involved!!! Plus, we will have activities to keep your kiddos busy. Food & bevies too! Mark that calendar now!!!

Big announcement!!! Kicking off spring with a neighborhood block party on Carr! Save the date for April 6, 4-8pm. Music, food trucks, beverages and more! Free admission. Tell your friends!

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This memory from seven years ago still holds true today! We are once again in membership drive time. Are you a member of CGA? Join today!

Central Gardens Residents: your subscription to the safety patrol offered by Phelps creates a safer space for you and your community. Join today. Call 901-365-9728. www.centralgardens.org/safety

Next meeting is February 6. Come meet the station’s new Colonel. His goal is to meet our neighbors and to build a rapport with each of us! Please join!

Visit our website to hear the full audio of our first Harbert Corridor Input Session. See the PowerPoint presentation too! Next meeting set for Jan. 10, Trezevant Hall, GSL. www/centralgardens.org/harbertcorridorproject

Reminder! Come join us tomorrow night!

Have you seen the new green bling going in on Central? We thank our greenspaces & infrastructure committee for executing on this plan!

Please think of our historic neighborhood on this day of giving!

Thanks to the CGA volunteers who have been working through the week to get our wreaths in place just in time for Sunday’s inaugural Wreath Run 5k. Come kick-off the holiday season with us! Festivities start at 1pm. Belvedere & Peabody. 5k race is at 3pm. After party until 6pm.
https://wreathrun.raceroster.com

Toy drive is underway at Crump Station! Please deliver new, unwrapped items to Crump at 949 EH Crump Blvd before Dec 8. Offc Melanie Dorsey is coordinating. Toys needed for all aged children. Gift cards accepted too!