Howdy all!

Welcome to iLuv Cooper Young! My name is Hannah Smith, your blogger. I'm a journalism major at the University of Memphis. I've lived in Memphis for most of my 21 years of living, and plan to stay here for years to come. I've always felt that you either love Memphis, or you hate it. And well, I love it! I have interests in writing, reading, roller derby, fashion, blogging, and a variety of other things that a single post cannot list. Nothing excites me more than seeing people having a good time. I'm drawn to the colorful, unique, and abstract. Beauty is everywhere, and I plan to enjoy it as much as possible. And Cooper Young promises folks just that.

Now for a little about Cooper Young.  The neighborhood of Cooper Young is a constantly growing mecca of cool, right in Mid-Town. In 1989, the businesses in CY flourished, and with it came the Cooper- Young Business Association, an organization, which helped shaped Cooper Young to the hip hang out that it is today. The early 1920's neighborhood grew with it's people, turning it into a vibrant, colorful and youthful hang out for everyone to enjoy in the middle of Memphis. The distinctive houses, unique shops, and great entertainment venues draw people to Cooper Young. With lots of great restaurants, bars, boutiques, and historic landmarks, it is a wonderful place to explore and live. Not to mention, Cooper Young is the Eco-friendly neighborhood of Memphis.

I, personally, do not live in historic Cooper-Young, but have an avid interest in the neighborhood. So as we go along in this blog, exploring and enjoying, all of my initial reactions will be real.

Here are two blogs that you can also keep track of regarding Cooper-Young: http://cooperyoung.org/ and http://ilovememphisblog.com/category/cooper-young/.