My grandfather, Prof. George Pfaff, sponsored a party and dance one evening at the open pavilion that was across the street from the present “Doughboy” statue in Overton Park. The year was about 1917. As they danced, ballroom style, his daughter, Caroline, met and took
Holly Guthrie owns and operates Hollywould Fitness, which holds a bootcamp in Overton Park three days a week. I’ve lived near Overton Park for close to 20 years, 13 years now in the Evergreen Historic Neighborhood. Like so many, Overton Park is my sanctuary. I can’t imagine
Dan Conaway talks about the most significant golf game he ever played. A version of this story originally appeared on Dan’s Memphasis blog. Overton eagles soar. For 104 years, longer than any other, one golf course has introduced this city to the game, more than
Ken Nuckolls shares a memory of being not-so-lost in Overton Park when he was a boy. Almost all of my stories of Overton Park involve early memories of the Zoo (1950’s). This particular story involves both the Zoo and the Brooks Museum of Art. In
This post is the first in a new series called Overton Park Stories. We’re talking to people who love the park and sharing their memories. But we need YOUR stories and photos to make it happen! Learn how to participate here. Ray Skinner practically grew
