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Memphian Stories

12/19/18

Camilla Curran

Camilla Curran is a Vaganova-trained ballet dancer and teacher who lives and works in Memphis, Tennessee. Camilla began studying ballet with her mother, Nora Curran, at the age of 7, and by the time she graduated from the Allegro Ballet Academy, she had completed all eight levels of the Vaganova syllabus. Camilla has participated in…

Memphian Stories

12/17/18

Daz Rinko

“I just wanna go and be the greatest; I just wanna feel right.”   The first lyrics heard from Daz Rinko on LIFTED, the Memphis emcee’s 2016 mixtape debut, could very well serve as the thesis statement for his career up to this point. Over the past few years, Daz has seen a steady rise in…

Memphian Stories

12/10/18

Candy

For readers who love being inspired by the latest fashion trends, home decor, travel and more, look no further than Memphis blogger Candy. Born and raised in Tennessee and formerly blogging under the name Diary of a Southern Belle, Candy Rachelle is a mother of three and a globally renowned blogger who loves writing about…

Memphian Stories

12/04/18

Jack Replinger

The Soulsville Charter School announced today that its physics instructor, Jack Replinger, is the recipient of Teach For America’s (TFA) second annual Barbara Rosser Hyde Alumni Leadership Award, a $5,000 board funded award to recognize outstanding leadership among TFA alumni in Memphis. The award was announced and presented at TFA’s Grits and GRIND all-alumni brunch on…

Memphian Stories

11/21/18

Ryann Donahoe

Ryann Donahoe is an excellent example of today’s modern mom. With just a brief look at her blog, Balancing In High Heels, you’ll quickly see she shares her thoughts on motherhood, health, fashion and much more. Ryann is married to school headmaster Barrett Donahoe; the couple has been married for six years and has four…

Memphis Facts

11/19/18

7 celebrities you didn’t know were from Memphis

Take a gander at these seriously talented individuals who hail from Memphis, Tennessee. Celebrities from Memphis include: Justin Timberlake, who was born in Memphis to Lynn and Randall Timberlake on Jan. 31, 1981. This former “Mickey Mouse Club” regular and Man of the Woods also has several films under his belt, including “Friends with Benefits”…

Memphian Stories

11/09/18

Jesse McDonald

I grew up in midtown Memphis, playing sports and making mostly good grades. After graduating from Central High School, I moved to Murfreesboro for college. I changed majors a few times before ultimately settling on a degree in business administration. I took a job at FedEx to help with college expenses and eventually reached a…

Memphian Stories

10/29/18

Brittany Myers Cobb

Memphis is a city full of powerful and inspiring individuals who seek to better themselves and those around them. One such individual is Brittany Myers Cobb, a fashion influencer, foodie and lifestyle specialist who makes her home here in the Mid-South. Myers Cobb has dedicated herself to her family and to her city, where she…

Memphian Stories

10/20/18

Angie + Ike

Memphis is an environment full of strong, positive vibrations—and lots of soul. Wherever you go in Memphis, you can be inspired and touched by creativity all around you, including music, art, incredible food and rich culture. Many people who grew up in Memphis have learned how to turn their passions into careers that feed their…

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