“In Midtown Memphis, Cooper-Young is the ‘it’ neighborhood these days – and its shopping scene reflects the funky personality of Midtown in general and CY in particular.

The entire area includes some of the city’s best nightlife and dining options, as well as some eclectic shopping. (And one combination of both – the fab Phillip Ashley Chocolates). With one exception, every store on this list is a locally-owned enterprise; a handful of these stores offer Sunday hours and some are even more limited than that, opening just a few days a week and/or by appointment.”

Read more on USA Today’s 10best.com.