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Innovation & Job News Promise Academy

Education continues outside of the classroom at Promise Academy

Promise Academy in Raleigh has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis to create new after-school programming, from arts to sports to computer science, for their students.

National speaker on city planning coming to Memphis


Development News Mama Gaia

All-organic vegetarian Mama Gaia on the way to Crosstown Concourse

?The city’s first restaurant with an all-organic vegetarian menu, Mama Gaia will be opening in the new Crosstown Concourse development by early next year.

Feature Story Thi Mitsamphanh of International Baptist Church of Memphis and World Relief Memphis

Finding new life for Binghampton's international community

The First International Baptist Church of Memphis brings together resettled refugees from a variety of backgrounds as they find a new American life in Binghampton. 

Feature Story A group of seniors participate in a "learning circle," part of the Silver Neighbors program

Seniors get much-needed advice and support from their Silver Neighbors

The RISE Foundation’s Silver Neighbors program is making a big impact on seniors across the Mid-South in helping to maintain their economic security, from avoiding scams and fraud to navigating benefits eligibility and health care coverage.  

Feature Story Soulsville USA

Soulsville USA plan looks at what's next

Soulsville USA residents and stakeholders move ahead with a neighborhood plan thanks to an 18-month process that examined the needs and wants of the community.

Development News Insomnia Cookies

Insomnia Cookies expanding into Memphis market

National chain Insomnia Cookies is opening its first location in Memphis near the University of Memphis on the Highland Strip.

Feature Story Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region celebrates 75 years, looks to the future

As the organization marks 75 years of providing reproductive health care service "no matter what," Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis has launched the $12 million Now Campaign to help ensure longevity of service in the Memphis community.  

Gov. Haslam announces governing board for University of Memphis


Memphis nonprofit chosen as finalist for Forbes competition


Development News New Petra Cafe location on Highland Strip

Petra Cafe to open U. of M. location, eyes Downtown next

Owners of Petra Café, Jamal and Lisa Douba, are getting ready to open their newest location, this time in Loeb Properties’ Highland Strip development near the University of Memphis.

Feature Story Bisnu Gurung

Road to Memphis long for Bhutanese refugees

Forced from their homes in Bhutan in the early 1990s, ethnic Nepali Bhutanese find homes in neighborhoods such as Memphis’ Binghampton after 20-plus years in Nepali camps.

Development News Student from Hamilton High School tries out welding through virtual reality technology at Barnhart Crane for National Manufacturing Day

Local industry welcomes students for National Manufacturing Day

More than 600 high school students from Shelby County Schools took part in National Manufacturing Day on Oct. 7 by visiting and touring 12 local companies.

Development News Pink palace

Renovation of Pink Palace mansion begins next month

The $4 million first phase of the Memphis Pink Palace Family of Museums’ $25 million master plan is set to get underway in November.

Innovation & Job News Field Day

To retain young talent, local nonprofit first welcomes them to Memphis

Nonprofit New Memphis welcomes young professionals to the city with regular events like Field Day for Grownups to help city newcomers build community attachment.

Feature Story Former Memphian Beth Warmath came from Florida to join over 150 artists in painting the largest collaborative mural in Tennessee

Paint Memphis adds a little local color to North Memphis

Paint Memphis sponsored a festival that brought more than 150 artists together to paint the flood wall adjacent to the proposed Chelsea Greenline. The result is the biggest collaborative mural in Memphis where artists can show off their talents and reflect the spirit of our city. 

Feature Story Binghampton urban farm

What smart neighborhoods can learn from Binghampton

Join High Ground for What Smart Neighborhoods Can Learn from Binghampton on October 25. This free speaker event will offer a discussion on the future of this vibrant Memphis community. Register for free today to be a part of the conversation.