We know it intuitively: when we step into the Old Forest at Overton Park, we just feel different. Even though we’re still surrounded by busy streets on all sides, we’ve walked into a place of calm, where we can take a deep breath. That feeling
by Kaci Murley, Deputy Executive Director As Brandi Carlile asks us, “Have you ever wandered lonely through the woods?” Chances are, if you subscribe to Overton Park Conservancy emails, the answer is yes. Chances are if you live in Memphis, it’s been a while. Like most of
Today, Overton Park Conservancy’s Executive Director Tina Sullivan and board member Mary Wilder met with Memphis Zoo CEO & President Matt Thompson and Board Chairman Jerry Shore at City Hall to sign a memorandum of understanding regarding the ongoing parking agreement between the two non-profit organizations
Today we’re thrilled to share an Overton Park story from Peter Ceren, whose The Old Forest Photographer Facebook page has been delighting us with new perspectives for the past eight years. Using a very simple single-element lens, Peter brings us in close to see the
Overton Park Conservancy is thrilled to welcome journalist and author Florence Williams to town for a special evening at the Brooks Museum on Wednesday, October 19. Ms. Williams’ influential 2017 book The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative explores research
words and photos by Melissa McMasters It was a running joke in our house growing up that my mom couldn’t recognize actors from one movie to the next. When we’d marvel that she didn’t remember, say, Uma Thurman, her excuse every time was, “Well, she
Overton Park’s road system is set for a much-needed resurfacing, and work could start as soon as this Thursday. The repaving project, led by the City of Memphis, will cover all park roads west of the Old Forest State Natural Area, including the Rainbow Lake
Over the last few years, as the Conservancy has been developing a plan for Overton Park’s future, we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the park’s potential to heal. Evidence has been building for the concept that time spent in nature reduces stress, lowers
The following is a transcript of a Commercial Appeal story from 1925 about the vehicle tourist camp that was installed in the Old Forest in the 1920s. For background on the Overton Park tourist camp, click here. The Commercial Appeal Sunday, August 30, 1925 Beauties
As we’ve started to envision the future of the park through our comprehensive park planning effort, we wanted to learn more about its past. Thanks to the gracious efforts of Dr. John T. Dulaney, today we’re sharing a glimpse of a park feature that existed
