Memphis is resilient, hardworking, persevering and generous—it’s a tough city with a big heart that understands the need to change with the times while keeping the core identity that has defined it for generations intact. It’s a place that, increasingly, young people are calling home. Millennials are flocking to America’s cities in record numbers, but […]
With the temperature rising, the academic year drawing to a close and professionals’ hard-earned vacation days burning a hole in their pockets, there’s a whole summer of events about to kick off in Memphis. With such an array of sporting events, live music and both indoor and outdoor activities to check out, it’s unusual to […]
Mariko Krause is program associate for the Memphis Medical District Collaborative. A graduate of Rhodes College, she has found her niche connecting urban planning and design with public health. Q: Why did I stay in Memphis? A: When I first meet someone, I always ask if the person is from Memphis, and some of my […]
So, you’ve graduated from college. First of all, congratulations! That’s a big deal, and we all know it’s not easy. We also know that once the celebrating is over, the hard part really starts—finding a job. We don’t need to go on about the current job market because we’re sure you’ve heard it all before, […]
“I’m Just A Tourist Here, Too: A Love Letter to Memphis Music” By Jayne Ellen White An 80-year-old man from a small town in India once told me that when he was a teenager, he earned 10 cents a week. There was a jukebox in his village with two Elvis records in it, and each […]
