Entrepreneurship

Local photographer, Jamie Harmon at his Amurica studio

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On The Ground Podcast: MyCityRides talks scooters, transportation justice and $2 tanks of gas

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 29, 2019
Feature StoryTami Montgomery, owner of Dru's Bar, sits at the newly remodeled bar and chats with regulars after completing some chores around the business. The location, 1474 Madison Avenue, has been home to a number of LGBT bars since the 1970s. (Cole Bradley)

Bar Fight: The Rise and Fall of Memphis' Gay Bars

Cole BradleyThursday, May 23, 2019
Feature StoryUtopia Animal Hospital's Dr. Jen Clay (R) and veterinarian technician Jessica Tatum (L) prep a patient for surgery to remove an abdominal tumor. (Cole Bradley)

Utopia Animal Hospital takes an enlightened approach to pet care

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, May 22, 2019
Feature StoryWalter Clark, owner of Outstanding Touch window services, puts the finishing touches on the door of Riko's Kickin Chicken, located at 1329 Madison Avenue. (Cole Bradley)

Riko's Kickin Chicken brings the heat to Madison Heights

Cole BradleyThursday, May 09, 2019
Feature Story Under the guidance of the FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of Memphis, a collaborative group of private, public and nonprofit innovators are working to make the Bluff City into a hub for blockchain technology. (Submitted)

Memphis is betting on blockchain

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, May 08, 2019
Feature StoryLocal musician "Morris" poses in front of a mural by artist Toonkey Berry. (Ziggy Mack)

In photos: Welcome to Madison Heights

Cole Bradley and Ziggy MackThursday, May 02, 2019
Feature StoryJimi Myers stands at the counter of Launch Process Coffee at 584 Tillman Street, founded in May 2018. (Cole Bradley)

Launch Process creates space for Memphis makers and local coffee

Cole BradleyWednesday, April 24, 2019
Feature StoryRon Scott and Chris Clark prepare to install a door at the front of the workshop, as Tyler Parker and and Jared Myers load up a rickety work table that is no longer safe to use. All four are participants in the ad-hoc advisory board. (Scarlet Ponder)

Heights CDC to convert vacant cabinet shop into community woodshop

Scarlet PonderWednesday, March 27, 2019
Feature StoryAmy and Hayes McPherson stand ready for the grand opening of Comeback Coffee in the Pinch, at 358 North Main Street, on Saturday, March 29. (Kim Coleman)

Comeback Coffee shop reinvigorates small business in the Pinch District

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, March 20, 2019
Feature Story"If it isn't the best turkey and cheese that you've ever eaten in your entire life, it's free," said Sam's Deli owner, Brad Wilbanks. (Baris Gursakal)

Sam's Deli fuses all-American deli with classic Indian dishes in the University District

Baris GursakalThursday, March 14, 2019
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