If you're looking for a fun way to ring in the new year in Cordova, TN, you won't want to miss the New Year's Eve special at the Cordova Bowling Center! This will be a great way to have fun with friends and avoid the downtown Memphis crowds at the same time. The night will be filled with glow in the dark bowling, great music, drawings for prizes and more.... [Read more...]

With the big Thanksgiving dinner right around the corner, it's a great time to let loose, spend some quality time with friends and family and enjoy some delicious homemade food. All this rich food can mean extra calories, but don't let your fear of an extra pound or two keep you from enjoying yourself this holiday season. There are many ways to stay fit and keep... [Read more...]

Here at Country Squire East / Brookside, your premier pet-friendly apartments in Cordova, TN, we love seeing our furry, four-legged residents and their happy owners about the community. Owning a dog can bring joy to your life and actually make you a healthier person. If you're looking to make a furry addition to your family, consider adopting one of these pups.... [Read more...]

If you're looking to get some exercise and also benefit a great cause before the main event this Turkey Day, consider participating in the Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 24 at Shelby Farms Park. This four mile race will contain approximately 2,500 runners, so be sure to register early to get your race T-shirt! You can register by mail-in, by visiting... [Read more...]

If you've been to Shelby Farms Park recently--which is easy to do since we live so close--you've probably noticed the Shelby Farms Greenline. This former CSX railroad line has been converted into 6.6 miles of scenic biking and walking trails that extend from Midtown to Farm Road and Mullins Station at Shelby Farms. But Cordova Leadership Council officials... [Read more...]

Another year, another resolution.  Have you made any for 2011? It’s been a while since I have, mainly because I have a tendency of making and breaking them faster than…well, fast.  I’d love to hear all about yours to see if they fall in line with some of the most popular resolutions that seem to come up year after year.  Here is a list of some of the... [Read more...]

Did you know that drinking an ice coffee will help you reduce your appetite? Studies show that this cold caffeinated beverage will increase your metabolism and help stimulate  your central nervous system. I’m not a coffee drinker, so I couldn’t tell you about taste, but for my friends that are they love ice coffee. What about you? To learn more click... [Read more...]

So if you are on Facebook, then you remember the big color game that everyone played last week.  If you did not see it or know the meaning of it, let me help you out.  I got an email that stated if you post the color of your bra that you would be raising the awareness of Breast Cancer.  First, let me start off by saying that I was not a fan of that stunt. Once... [Read more...]