Chris Jones

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Chris Jones is an attorney, community and non-profit strategist, and freelance writer. Originally from Starkville, Mississippi, Chris has lived in Memphis for over 25 years. In his spare time, he loves traveling, learning about history and society, and playing the guitar.

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How this unique partnership is bringing American Sign Language interpreters to Overton Park Shell

Chris JonesThursday, August 25, 2022
Feature Story The EMployment and Economic Opportunity team at World Relief Memphis works to resettle refugees in Memphis. L to R: Oscar Herrera, Susannah Bland, Andy Kirk, Skarleth Tyler, Clarence Williams. (submitted) Healthy Communities

Afghan refugees get Memphis-style hospitality from World Relief Memphis

Chris JonesFriday, May 6, 2022
Feature Story Abstract artist James Little is a native Memphian whose work will be featured at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in spring 2022. (Sophia Little, 2020) Arts and Culture

Artist James Little comes home to Memphis for Dixon exhibition

Chris JonesFriday, April 8, 2022
Feature Story Mural from Second Congregational Church by Reginald Morris displayed outside the church for the first time. (submitted) Arts and Culture

Dixon celebrates legacy of Black artists throughout the 20th century

Chris JonesThursday, December 16, 2021
Feature Story PRIZM Ensemble executive director Gavin Wigginson (submitted) Kids and Education

PRIZM Ensemble’s new leader helps kids explore social issues through music

Chris JonesThursday, November 11, 2021
Feature Story TSU hosted an Apple Community Education Initiative event in 2019. (Apple) Technology and Innovation

LeMoyne-Owen College encourages cybersecurity training through partnership with Apple and TSU

Chris JonesThursday, October 21, 2021
Feature Story Epicenter Memphis' offices downtown at 150 Peabody Place (submitted) Entrepreneurship

New database connects Memphis startups with angel investors

Chris JonesWednesday, September 29, 2021
Feature Story Muhsen "Moe" Najdawi parlayed his passion for cars into Turbo Knights, an auto shop in Whitehaven. Entrepreneurship

Owner of Turbo Knights Auto Shop gets boost to expand in Whitehaven

Chris JonesThursday, March 11, 2021
Feature Story memphis_minnie.jpg Arts and Culture

Black Memphis, Black History: The enduring sounds of Memphis Minnie

Chris JonesThursday, February 25, 2021
Feature Story phineas_newborn.jpg Arts and Culture

Black Memphis, Black History: The sadness and sound of Phineas Newborn, Jr.

Chris JonesWednesday, February 24, 2021
Feature Story Archie "A.W." Willis, Jr. stands at center. Seated are members of the Memphis State Eight. These students were the first to integrate what is now the University of Memphis. Arts and Culture

Black Memphis, Black History: The legacy of A.W. Willis

Chris JonesThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story Homes in Lea's Woods (Ziggy Mack) Technology and Innovation

Free virtual home inspections help Memphians fight winter utility costs

Chris JonesThursday, December 3, 2020
Feature Story (#cut50) Healthy Communities

Virtual event centers vulnerability of inmates amid COVID-19, features Martin Luther King III

Chris JonesWednesday, March 25, 2020
Feature Story Lesley Brown Rawlings, director of capacity building with Beloved Community, facilitates a discussion with local organizations. The six-session conversation focuses on ensuring inclusion and equity in the workplace. (Dorian Spears) Community Development

Memphis nonprofits ask, "Are we inclusive? Are we equitable?"

Chris JonesThursday, February 13, 2020
Feature Story BOXLOT is a micro-retailer and music lounge located at 607 Monroe Avenue. (BOXLOT, PKM Architects) Entrepreneurship

BOXLOT showing early success, gearing up for holiday season

Chris JonesTuesday, November 12, 2019
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