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Medical device startup FlexSpark aims to reduce blood clots in hospital patients

Founded by four biomedical engineers, medical device startup FlexSpark is reducing hospital deaths caused by pulmonary embolism as a result of deep vein thrombosis.

Feature Story UTHSC serves the needs of the community, a mission driven by its Dean, Dr. David Stern

UT College of Medicine adds addiction science focus

The University of Tennessee College of Medicine’s Addiction Medicine offers an outpatient clinic for people dealing with addiction issues while providing training for future doctors to help those in recovery.  

Feature Story Dilettante Collection designer Tara Skelley offers her clothing for sale during opening night of The Lab’s trunk show

'The Lab' offers support for local fashion designers

Abby Phillips, Memphis Fashion Week founder, has opened an incubator to kickstart the newly created Memphis Fashion Design Network, which supports and cultivates local designers and artists in the industry.

FedEx Institute partners with Indie Memphis for Film Innovation Challenge


Shelby Farms Park to Open Heart of the Park September 1


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SOS brings home-repair hope to urban communities

In its 30th year, Service Over Self has given new hope to countless homeowners across Memphis through its ministry of home repairs concentrated in Binghampton and Orange Mound.

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Graceland's Phase II expansion slated to open Next spring

To cap off this year’s Elvis Week festivities, Graceland has unveiled plans for its biggest expansion since the popular tourist attraction opened in the early 1980s.

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Rozelle Elementary and UofM team up for renovation

Rozelle Creative and Performing Arts Elementary School is getting a fresh look for its 100th anniversary celebration next year. 

Innovation & Job News Dr. Esra Roan and Josh Herwig holding Somavac's drain device

Medical device startup improves post-surgery experience

Somavac is a patient-centered company whose mission is to improve patients’ post-surgery experience. 

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New Memphis festival will celebrate wine, food and music

Vintage901 will be an intimate, three-day wine festival to celebrate wine, food and music.

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TED Talks return to Memphis this week

TEDxMemphis is back for its second year with another diverse lineup of speakers ready to share their "ideas worth spreading"  on August 27.

Feature Story eventy five middle and high school students from around Memphis took part in PRIZM Ensemble's largest summer camp festival to date at Shady Grove Presbyterian Church.

Community outreach through classical music

A number of youth classical music organizations provide opportunities for underserved communities in Memphis. With the highest participation rate to date, a summer orchestra camp connects local youth to futures in music performance -- and more.

Memphis has one of nation's lowest startup costs


Best Burger Fest returns for fifth year


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Binghampton organizations find community at The Commons

The Commons serves as a home for Binghampton organizations and congregations to come together in community.

Feature Story Isis Ferguson

Isis Ferguson

Isis Ferguson is the Associate Director of City + Community Strategy for Place Lab, a catalyst for mindful urban transformation and creative redevelopment overseen by renowned social practice artist Theaster Gates.