The changing seasons of Summer Avenue
Summer Avenue stretches six miles across the city. Dotted with businesses and restaurants, the street has been home to some iconic Memphis staples, from Skateland to the Luciann Theatre. (Courtesy DIG Memphis)
The Summer Avenue Merchants Association president wants to protect area small businesses, but says there’s value in national chains like Starbucks and Chick-fil-A, too.
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Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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