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Business

05/20/20

Remote work paradise: why remote workers should be based in Memphis

More and more, remote work is becoming the norm. With modern technology keeping us constantly connected, companies are able to maintain efficiency without needing to fill an office space to the brim with employees. In fact, employees may not even need to live in the same city as there employer anymore, opening up a whole…

Business

05/19/20

The Unreachables: Memphis nonprofit meets its no-tech neighbors at their doorsteps

In the COVID-19 pandemic, the internet is a crucial tool for finding accurate information and aid. But U.S. Census data shows less than half of all households in some of Memphis’ lowest-income neighborhoods have internet access. “What does it take to really connect with people who are disengaged and disconnected in disinvested communities?,” asked Britney Thornton, founder of…

Culture

05/14/20

5 Memphians to Speak at Your Next Event

Thanks to ‘the Rona’ making its way through the streets of Memphis, many events and conferences taking place in the 901 were cancelled or postponed. DAMN! As much as we look at this as a bad thing, there’s some good shining through the tiny open area of your face mask. With more time to plan…

Memphis

05/14/20

5 Questions with Don Bryant

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Activities

05/12/20

Memphis Fitness: Virtual Workout Classes

Remember when life was a lot simpler? The sweet days when we’re able to hit the gym after work, and take long weekend walks through our favorite parks. Those were the days when we weren’t worried about flattening the curve and were simply obsessed with flattening our tummies. It’s not like we forgot the positive…

Culture

05/07/20

Growing Memphis… One Urban Garden At A Time

By Carlissa Shaw As our nation and our world attempt to fight the global pandemic that is Covid-19, we have all heard of a possible food shortage. The grocery stores are empty as people try to stock their pantries and prepare for the worst. Now is the perfect time to highlight the renaissance of…

Memphis

05/06/20

Music from Memphis: Checkout these 2020 Releases

We’re four months into 2020, and yes, it’s been a rough year so far. But there’s one thing we can count on, even in uncertain times: the power of music. Can you hear it? It’s the sound of April showers turning into May flowers, coming straight out of Memphis. Here’s a list of some of…

Memphis

05/04/20

Music Hits: Made In Memphis

Why did the first song to top the pop, country, and rhythm & blues charts come from Memphis? Some say it’s because of our cultural fusions. Others point to seminal hitmakers. Those who live here know that it’s because in Memphis we eat, sleep, and breathe music. Not content to be known as the “home…

Culture

04/30/20

SQUAD GOALS: Kid Maestro on Aaron James

If there’s one thing we know about Memphis music, it’s that our community is collaborative and some of the most passionate fans are the scene’s most talented artists. In our #SquadGoals series, we ask an artist to choose a fellow Memphis music maker – someone they admire or even a collaborator – and write…