Memphis Photos

Photos by Jim Weber

  • May 25, 2012 Whitehaven's Justin Hunt (right) and Darius Simms celebrate with Daniel Mitchell (left) after winning the AAA 4X400M relay during the finals of the Spring Fling TSSAA State Tournament in Murfreesboro Thursday. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • May 25, 2012 Sheffield's Keith Jones, right, hands off to Jaquan Clayton in the 4X400M relay during the track finals in Murfreesboro Friday evening. The relay's 5th place finish helped Sheffield win it's first team title in the A-AA division. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • May 25, 2012 Bearden catcher Jordan Hall fumbles the ball at home as Arlington's Cody Duncan slides safe during the AAA Baseball finals of the Spring Fling TSSAA State Tournament in Murfreesboro Friday. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • May 25, 2012 Arlington baseball players celebrate after beating Bearden 9-3 in the AAA Baseball finals of the Spring Fling TSSAA State Tournament in Murfreesboro Friday. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • May 25, 2012 Arlington baseball players celebrate after beating Bearden 9-3 in the AAA Baseball finals of the Spring Fling TSSAA State Tournament in Murfreesboro Friday. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • May 24, 2012 Harding Academy's Riley Echols watches USJ celebrate after Harding's loss to University School of Jackson during the finals of the TSSAA DIV II Class A Baseball State Tournament in Murfreesboro Thursday. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • May 20, 2012 Professional triathlete Paul Matthews powers through the second transition to begin the final run during the 2012 Memphis in May Triathlon at Harrah's Casino in Tunica Sunday afternoon. Matthews went on to win the pro division in under and hour and fifty minutes. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • May 20, 2012 Kaylie Jones, left, Emilie Jones, and Mollie Jones cheer on their dad Michael Jones during last leg of the 2012 Memphis in May Triathlon at Harrah's Casino in Tunica Sunday afternoon. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • May 20, 2012 As King of the transition area, Thomas Woodley directs competitors as they begin the second leg of the 2012 Memphis in May Triathlon at Harrah's Casino in Tunica Sunday afternoon. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • May 6, 2012 Fans of the eclectic techno mashup act Girl Talk chase ribbons of toilet paper as members of the crowd gather onstage during Girl Talk's performance Friday night at the Beale St. Music Festival. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • Michael Franti climbs the barricade to shoot pictures of the crowd during his performance at the Beale Street Music Festival Sunday evening.
  • Beale Street Music fest kicks off on Friday evening and runs through Sunday in Tom Lee Park.
  • March 17, 2012 - Central High School's Andre Applewhite (3) looks for an open man under pressure by Matthew Butler (11) from East High School during their state championship match up in the Class AAA BlueCross Basketball Championships at MTSU Saturday. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • March 15, 2012 - Mitchell's bench celebrates after the team's close win over Liberty High School during their semi final game in the Class AA BlueCross Basketball Championships at MTSU Friday morning. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • March 16, 2012 - East High School's Earvin Morris (23) juggle the ball on a shot against Science Hill during their semi final game in the Class AAA BlueCross Basketball Championships at MTSU Friday. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal)
  • Fried chicken is a hot seller at Pop's, a small gas station lunch counter in Olive Branch.
  • The fried chicken at Pop's Express convenience store in Olive Branch is juicy, crunchy and served in a paper bag. It's spicy yet not fiery.
  • Everline Banks butters the biscuits at the Jack Pirtle's Chicken on Poplar Avenue. Pirtle originally got into the chicken business with the famous Colonel Sanders.
  • 'It tastes like your mama cooked it because we're all mamas,' a server explains at Wells Kitchen in Brighton, Tenn.
  • Emily Crocker cooks up a batch of fried chicken livers at Wells Kitchen in Brighton, Tenn. The Main Street mom-and-pop joint serves mild but well-flavored fried chicken hot and moist, straight from the fryer.
  • Cody Slaughter and fellow cast members from the Broadway musical 'Million Dollar Quartet' perform briefly at the Rock 'N' Soul museum to promote the show, which is playing at the Orpheum through Sunday.
  • Cody Slaughter and fellow cast members from the Broadway musical 'Million Dollar Quartet' perform briefly at the Rock 'N' Soul museum to promote the show, which is playing at the Orpheum through Sunday.
  • Wayne Caldwell plays with his dog Cleo while waiting for customers to browse his selection of knives during the Big One Flea Market at the Agricenter on Dec. 4.
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  • Charles 'Lil Buck' Riley
  • Charles 'Lil Buck' Riley (center), 'Baryshnikov of jookin',' rehearses a battle scene with members of the New Ballet Ensemble.
  • Megan McCusker (left) and Steven Tate rehearse with fellow members of the New Ballet Ensemble for their upcoming production of 'Nut Remix.'
  • Jayme Stokes (center) rehearses for the show, which will be performed this weekend at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre.
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  • Jennifer York (right) trips up teammate Jennifer Smith in the mud pit during last year's LUVMUD 5K Fun Race at Shelby Farms.
  • Aug 11, 2011 - Elvis fans gather for the first semi-final round of the Elvis Presley Ultimate Tribute artist contest at the Orpheum Thursday afternoon. The finals for the two day event will start at 7pm Friday night when the remaining 15 contestants will battle to see who reigns as King for the year.
  • Aug 11, 2011 - Tribute artist Jay Zanier performs in the first semi-final round of the Elvis Presley Ultimate Tribute artist contest at the Orpheum Thursday afternoon. The finals for the two day event will start at 7pm Friday night when the remaining 15 contestants will battle to see who reigns as King for the year.
  • Aug 10, 2011 - Twenty six Elvis Tribute artists gather for a pow-wow before a short game of hoops at the FedExForum Wednesday afternoon during a promotional event to kick off the annual Ultimate Tribute Artist Contest to be held at the Orpheum Thursday and Friday.
  • Almora Page waits at the North End Terminal for the bus to take her sons Andre, 4, and GeAndre, 1, to day care.
  • East Tapas & Drinks for poster.
  • The Asian sloppy joe at East puts a new spin on an American classic. It is one of the restaurant's most popular plates.
  • Bartender Bubba Buxton prepares La Bohème, one of the signature cocktails at East Tapas & Drinks.
  • The Honey Fire Shrimp at East Tapas & Drinks features fried shrimp on a bed of shredded cabbage with a spicy, creamy sauce. A 'tree' of delicately fried dough is the highlight of the dish's attractive presentation.
  • With a flood of apps on the market for those pursuing spiritual growth, these days you need look no further than the screen of your smartphone for inner harmony.
  • May 27, 2011 - Christian Brother's Andrew Woodley makes his final attempt as CBHS goes 1,2,3 for the third time in the DIV II shot put during the boys track field event finals at Middle Tennessee State University Friday morning at the 2011 TSSAA Spring Fling Championships in Murfreesboro.
  • May 27, 2011 - Houston's Hunter Harrison spins out a throw in the discus during the Class AAA boys track field event finals at Middle Tennessee State University Friday morning at the 2011 TSSAA Spring Fling Championships in Murfreesboro.
  • May 27, 2011 - Kingsbury's Jean Claude Ninganza bows his head after the team's 2-0 loss to CCS in the Class A-AA finals at the Siegel Soccer Complex Wednesday evening at the 2011 TSSAA Spring Fling Championships in Murfreesboro.
  • May 27, 2011 - Hutchison's Maggie Leavell, left, and Caroline Orr try to keep their momentum going during the DIV II Class AA doubles finals match at Old Fort Park Friday at the 2011 TSSAA Spring Fling Championships in Murfreesboro.
  • May 26, 2011 - University School of Nashville goal keeper Ben Lippolis drops on a shot attempt during their DIV II Class A finals game against ECS at the Siegel Soccer Complex Thursday evening at the 2011 TSSAA Spring Fling Championships in Murfreesboro.
  • May 26, 2011 - Landon Finney from MUS collides with Christian Brothers catcher Ben Smith as Smith makes the tag at home halting a possible 2 run drive in the 3rd inning during their DIV I Class AA baseball finals at Middle Tennessee State University Thursday afternoon at the 2011 TSSAA Spring Fling Championships in Murfreesboro.
  • May 25, 2011 - St Mary's Mary Jane McCaghren returns a volley during the team's Div II A finals match at Old Fort Park Wednesday morning at the 2011 TSSAA Spring Fling Championships in Murfreesboro.
  • May 25, 2011 - St Mary's Carmen Saab returns a volley during the team's Div II A finals match at Old Fort Park Wednesday morning at the 2011 TSSAA Spring Fling Championships in Murfreesboro.
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