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Welcome to the River City Lifestyle podcast. That is the Mississippi River and the City of Memphis. From our southern corner of Tennessee, we go with the flow, travel upstream and even cross a few bridges with lighthearted conversations and engaging guests from the local community.
Join your hosts Christian Owen, Jeannie Tabor, Anna Gsanger and Kit Garrott.
Brought to you by Southerly Media (https://www.southerlymedia.com/), the creators of River City Lifestyle magazine (https://www.rivercitylifestyle.com/).
Creative Direction by Uday Sripathi, Golden Sparrow Studios (https://www.udaysripathi.com/).
Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor. Hear more selections on Spotify. (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9?si=a-ZEjYTuTLyAaHoIcJdvZw)
Family Traditions Inspire Delicious Food on the Go: The Little Belle
River City Podcast, where there is always more to the story, talks with Anne Dunavant of The Little Belle. Anne and her sister, Camille, have created a delicious, home-cooked food business based in Memphis and Nashville. What started with pimento cheese and a pop-up has flourished into a year-round business that focuses on fresh, local ingredients. Here about what inspires the sisters, how to order and even a wine pairing or two for these tasty treats.
If you'd like to know more about the Memphis gems mentioned in this episode, you can find them here:
The Little Belle (https://www.instagram.com/thelittlebellememphis/)
Poplar Wine and Spirits (https://www.poplarwine-spirits.com)
Enjoy and share your favorite The Little Belle dishes with us in the comments or on Instagram @rivercitylifestylemagazine.
Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor. Hear more of Sherman's originals on Spotify.
10 Oct 2026
Falling in Love with Memphis: Mara Daniele of Mara in Memphis
River City Podcast, where there is always more to the story, celebrates Memphis with Mara Daniele and guest host Preston Brooksbank of Goetze Art Gallery.
Mara is a champion for all things Memphis via her Instagram channel, @MarainMemphis. In this episode we talk about what it means to be a social media influencer, as well as the people and places that make Memphis special, including Shelby Farms Park, where Mara and the River City Podcast team experienced Canoes and Cocktails for the first time.
If you'd like to know more about the Memphis gems mentioned in this episode, you can find links at the end of the video. Here is a list for reference:
Shelby Farms Canoes and Cocktails (Fridays through October 2, 2026)
Goetze Gallery
Satellite Music Hall
Vinyl Room
Hi-Tone Cafe
For the Girls Vintage Market
Memphis Vintage Market
Bell Flower Cleaning
Aura Bella
Memphis Craft Club
Stitchers
Like Really Creative Collage Events
Enjoy and share your favorite Memphis experiences with us in the comments or on Instagram @rivercitylifestylemagazine.
Prefer to watch? Full video episodes on YouTube and Spotify.
Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9). Hear more of Sherman's originals on Spotify.
13 Aug 2026
The Tennis Memphis Lifestyle: Celebrating 25 years with the return of the Memphis Classic
River City Podcast is happy to bring you this episode highlighting Tennis Memphis and the return of the Memphis Classic to our fair city. Celebrating 25 years, Tennis Memphis has been the heart of tennis across twelve sites in Memphis. Meet CEO John Borden and COO Bonnie Delaschmit as well as several students of the tennis academy. Mark your calendars for next year's Memphis Classic, July 24 - August 1, 2027.
Lace up your sneakers and head to a tennis center near you. Find further details on Tennis Memphis here (https://tennismemphis.org).
Enjoy and share your Tennis Memphis and Memphis Classic experiences with us in the comments or on Instagram @rivercitylifestylemagazine.
Prefer to watch? Full video episodes on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RiverCityLifestyle) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZFNieughYJgej0kPbzytl).
Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9). Hear more of Sherman's originals on Spotify.
2 Aug 2026
Not so Hidden Gem: Shelby Farms Park
Two members of our River City Podcast team, Jeannie Tabor and Anna Gsanger, join Shelby Farms explorer Ruby Gsanger in this episode on this Memphis gem. Learn about the many wonderful ways you can explore the park and the resources available to do so. Enjoy and share your Shelby Farms Park experiences with us in the comments or on Instagram @rivercitylifestylemagazine.
Prefer to watch? Full video episodes on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RiverCityLifestyle) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZFNieughYJgej0kPbzytl).
Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9). Hear more of Sherman's originals on Spotify.
29 Jul 2026
Tips for Entertaining: Maximizing Enjoyment
The River City Podcast team discusses strategies that adults can use to help young people as they navigate childhood, crucial in today's social media focused society.
Prefer to watch? Full video episodes on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RiverCityLifestyle) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZFNieughYJgej0kPbzytl).
Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9). Hear more of Sherman's originals on Spotify.
10 Jul 2026
Navigating Childhood: Enjoy the Journey
The River City Podcast team discusses strategies that adults can use to help young people as they navigate childhood, crucial in today's social media focused society.
Prefer to watch? Full video episodes on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RiverCityLifestyle) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZFNieughYJgej0kPbzytl).
Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9). Hear more of Sherman's originals on Spotify.
11 Jun 2026
901 and a Half: Go the Extra Mile
In a world that rarely slows down, meaningful rest is often found in the quiet rhythms of everyday life — thoughtful routines, shared meals, organized spaces and moments of stillness that help us recharge and reconnect. Not a reinvention, just a simple reset.
Prefer to watch? Full video episodes on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RiverCityLifestyle) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZFNieughYJgej0kPbzytl).
Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9). Hear more of Sherman's originals on Spotify.
16 May 2026
Back to Center: Everyday Ways to Recharge
In a world that rarely slows down, meaningful rest is often found in the quiet rhythms of everyday life — thoughtful routines, shared meals, organized spaces and moments of stillness that help us recharge and reconnect. Not a reinvention, just a simple reset.
Prefer to watch? Full video episodes on YouTube and Spotify.
Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9). Hear more of Sherman's originals on Spotify.
30 Apr 2026
Insider-Approved Outings: Memphis Originals
The vibrant culture and community of Memphis is best experienced through local tastemakers, artisans and visionaries who are committed to their work, and whose stories resonate deeply with all of us. These are insider-approved outings!
Prefer to watch? Full video episodes on YouTube and Spotify.
Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9). Hear more of Sherman's originals on Spotify.
2 Apr 2026
Our Favorite Eats: Downtown Memphis
The River City Podcast hosts share their top downtown Memphis dining recommendations, offering a curated guide to breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner.
13 Apr 2025
Suit Up and Show Up
Community spotlight: It is abundantly clear from the moment you encounter Sharon Cash that she is living out her purpose. Since the beginning of her career at the Salvation Army, Sharon has, as she says, “suited up and shown up” with empathy and compassion for those in need.
Featuring local musician Sherman Tabor, (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9) a native Memphian who composed and performed our intro, “Come Back Carolina," plus background sounds by Memphis' Young Avenue Sound
13 Apr 2025
Contemporary Memphis Sound
Insights into contemporary sounds of Memphis with the musicians of Young Avenue Sound, featuring Ryan Peel. He's a professional drummer, producer and songwriting teacher. Ryan was born and raised in Memphis and into the music industry. Interview by Christian Owen and Kit Garrott. Introduction by fellow musician and sound technician, Dane Giordano.
Original music by Ryan Peel and Dane Giordano, including "Good Sheep," the first release by Young Avenue band, Dandriff (https://music.apple.com/us/album/dandriff-ep/1679810157)
13 Apr 2025
Sip into Spring
Explore bright wines, breezy apéritifs and fresh takes on classic cocktails—your perfect pour for patio season starts here with River City’s Jeannie Tabor and Sisco Larson of Joe’s Wines & Liquor.
Original music by Memphis' Young Avenue Sound
14 Feb 2025
Consider the Source
In today's overabundance of information and advice, it is hard to discern between good and bad sources. Jeannie, Kit and Christian discuss topics often buried in misinformation.
Featuring “Come Back Carolina,” composed and performed by Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9)
13 Feb 2025
Cooking vs. Baking
Do you prefer Cooking or Baking? What does your preference say about your personality? Hosts Kit Garrott, Christian Owen and Jeannie Tabor have a few theories and lighthearted insights.
Featuring "Games" composed and performed by Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9)
*According to Psychology Today, a person’s food choices may reveal aspects of their personality (Psychology Today, January 2023 (https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-modern-heart/202301/9-things-that-your-food-might-say-about-your-personality)).
12 Feb 2025
River City Neighbors
Hosts Christian Owen, Jeannie Tabor and Kit Garrott explore being a good neighbor and why people say Memphis is all about the people.
Featuring “Come Back Carolina,” composed and performed by Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9)
13 Jan 2025
Pickleball vs. Tennis
Here to help us decide are three experienced racquet sports enthusiasts: River City Current hosts Jeannie Tabor and Kit Garrott and our guest who is an expert player on both courts, Malise Culpepper.
Featuring "Games" composed and performed by Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9)
12 Jan 2025
Festive Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Current trends in mocktails and a modern menu of nonalcoholic beverages with Sisco Larson, general manager of Joe’s Wines and Liquor in Midtown Memphis, with host Christian Owen
Featuring “Come Back Carolina,” composed and performed by Sherman Tabor (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9)
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