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History Channel's American Pickers coming to Tennessee

History Channel's American Pickers coming to Tennessee

Got an old barn full of stuff you want to get rid of? Then you're in luck, as Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, better known as the History Channel's American Pickers, are coming to Tennessee in June. The guys are looking for music memorabilia, motorcycles, old signs, sports collectibles, military items, gas pumps, juke boxes, taxidermy, bicycles, old toys and much more. If you or someone you know has a barn, building or basement that is piled with items like this, e-mail your name and contact information to AmericanPickers@Cinfelix.com or call 646-873-6257 and you could be on TV! You can also visit http://www.history.com/shows/american-pickers for more information.

FEMA agents to offer help at hardware stores

FEMA agents to offer help at hardware stores

FEMA specialists set up information stations at area home improvement stores to offer rebuilding advice through next Monday.

The FEMA agents are currently working out of two Shelby County stores:

  • Home Depot at 1627 Poplar Avenue in Memphis
  • Lowe’s at 8300 Highway 64 in Bartlett

Wine deliveries bill passes in Tennessee

Wine deliveries bill passes in Tennessee

A Tennessee bill that would allow wine to be shipped to every home in the state is now up to the Governor.

The bill allows direct wine shipments from retailers to consumers -- even in cities that currently only allow liquor-by-the-drink sales.

Governor Bill Haslam is expected to sign the bill.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Mr. T in DC.

Energy Smart workshops at your local library

Energy Smart workshops at your local library

The Tennessee Valley Authority and MLG and W are teaming up for an Energy Smart event, on Wednesday April 20 in celebration of Earth Day. The Workshop will take place at 11a.m. at the Central, Whitehaven, East Shelby, and Bartlett libraries. During the Energy Smart workshop you will learn more ways to conserve energy and save money. Click here  to read more about Wednesday’s Energy Smart workshops. Log on to TVA.com to learn more about energy and money saving tips and schedule an in home evaluation or take an online energy audit.

Photo Courtesy MGN Online

Andy Wise's Swiss Cheese-Stuffed Hamburgers

Andy Wise's Swiss Cheese-Stuffed Hamburgers

2 pounds Ground Chuck (80/20, enough fat to burn on grill and flavor the meat)

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp Tabasco sauce

1 tsp fresh thyme

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp fresh ground pepper, preferably from a mill

1 tsp Kosher salt or Penzey's 4/S Season Salt

Package of Laughing Cow Swiss cheese wedges

Put ground beef in a mixing bowl.  Add Worcestershire, Tabasco, thyme, garlic, ground pepper and salt. Knead ingredients into the beef. Make patties 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick.

With your finger, poke a hole or indention in the middle of each patty.  Add 1/2 or whole wedge of Swiss cheese to hole/indention. Form patty around cheese wedge like a ball, then re-shape into 1/4-1/2 inch patty, spreading cheese through patty.

Stay warm with chicken tortilla soup

Stay warm with chicken tortilla soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup   1 box chicken stock (or two cans)1 tall jar salsa or picante sauce (you decide how hot)1 pound cooked chicken (I usually buy the precooked, cut up chicken in the cold cuts section of the grocery store)1 can corn (drained)1 can white beans (drained)1 can black beans (drained)2 Cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or pepperjack work well)1 Tablespoon Cumin (this is a must! gives it a smoky flavor)

Christmas tree recycling saves county money

Christmas tree recycling saves county money

Shelby County government says its Christmas tree recycling program won’t just provide free mulch to people; it will also save the county thousands of dollars.

“Starting before the Christmas holidays will allow vendors to quickly dispose of unsold trees, wreaths and other greenery,” said Tom Needham, the county’s director of public works. “Recycling will help save an estimated $5,000 that would normally be spent to dispose of trees at the county’s landfill.”