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05/01/24

New Mayor Paul Young Putting Arts And Culture To Work For Memphis

Why’s an electrical engineer and city planner convinced arts and culture are the key to his city’s future? For first-year Memphis mayor Paul Young, the answer is simple. “I believe arts and culture are part of the formula for economic development for our city,” Young told Forbes.com. “As we think about how cities are growing across…

04/26/24

Memphis’ Orange Mound Tower Moves into Design and Schematics Phase

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A multi-million dollar vision to transform a vacant high-rise in Orange Mound into a mixed-use development is one step closer to becoming a reality. According to the Memphis Business Journal, Orange Mound Tower at 2205 Lamar Avenue has exited predevelopment and now enters the design and schematics phase. The 10-acre site, formerly home…

04/19/24

This is America’s most fun city right now – here’s why

Sleep over at Elvis’s former home, devour barbecue and hang out with the Reverend Al Green in Memphis, the Deep South’s liveliest spot Zoey Goto Tuesday April 09 2024, 12.02am, The Sunday Times Memphis has long been the plucky underdog of American cities, and it’s the kind of place that first-timers to the US tend…

04/16/24

Memphis: Home to One of the Most Unique Playgrounds in the U.S.

Who doesn’t love a playground? Kids get to run their energy out, see friends, and explore, while parents get to hang, watch their kids be wild, and sometimes even sit down. Playgrounds are also free (for the most part), making them a great spot for downtime whether you’re at home or on vacation—especially when they…

04/15/24

Memphis Ranks #1 Where Salary Goes the Farthest

Seen as a sign of success and financial comfort, a six-figure salary has long been an important milestone for American workers. But the times have changed and $100,000 isn’t quite what it used to be, especially as rampant inflation continues to sap the purchasing power of money and push the cost of living higher. In fact, 51% of people…

04/08/24

Memphis changemakers land massive deals and global recognition 

From Medical Devices and Music to Carbon Capture and Coffee,  Memphis Entrepreneurs Are Making Headlines with Forbes, American Airlines and More  Long credited as the epicenter of soul, culture and innovation, Memphis is changing the world yet again as the capital of the “Digital Delta.” In recent months, Memphians have leveraged technology across sectors including carbon…

03/22/24

THIS BURGEONING RADIO STATION IS CELEBRATING MEMPHIS’ MASSIVE MUSICAL FOOTPRINT – AND FOSTERING NEW CONNECTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY

WYXR is just starting out — but it’s already making big strides in the famed Tennessee music town. Starting a nonprofit radio station from scratch is enough of a cliff to scale in the digital era – even more so when you’re doing it in a famed music mecca like Memphis. How do you capture the…

03/01/24

‘A third of the Bible has to do with healing the sick’: How a medical oasis sprung up in Memphis to cover the working uninsured

Wendy Thompson had a handful of problems, beginning with the fact that walking had become excruciating. One of her knees was virtually bone on bone. She was also experiencing consistently blurred vision, a dangerous way to try to get around in the Tennessee snow and ice. But her greatest pain existed at the level of…

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