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Innovation & Job News Tracy Stratman

Leveraging partnerships for better parks

Lance WiedowerThursday, May 26, 2016
Feature Story Vontia Mitchell

Lessons in building soft skills for youth

Lance WiedowerThursday, May 26, 2016
Little Rock’s Vontia Mitchell will discuss ways cities can develop soft skills for youth during a session at the Neighborhoods, USA Conference in Memphis.
Feature Story Frayser CDC Executive Director Steve Lockwood (center) talks with local residents Gilbert Wright (left) and Morriston Edmonds after a Frayser Neighborhood Council meeting at the Ed Rice Community Center in Frayser

Lockwood, Frayser CDC work to lift neighborhood housing

Amy HoytThursday, May 26, 2016
Frayser Community Development Corporation Executive Director Steve Lockwood shares how his staff works to improve housing in the community.
Feature Story Libertas

Libertas School brings Montessori approach to Frayser

Lance WiedowerWednesday, May 25, 2016
Libertas School of Memphis does its part in the grand scheme of education in Frayser, bringing a unique Montessori approach to the neighborhood.
Development News Copper Spoon

New cafe brings healthy options to Methodist University Hospital

Anna MullinsFriday, May 20, 2016
Development News Celebrate Whats right

Memphians encouraged to celebrate city's investments

Lance WiedowerFriday, May 20, 2016
Development leaders tout the investments underway in Memphis, some $3.4 billion that is reshaping neighborhoods and altering opinions.
Innovation & Job News Agriculture

Local AgLaunch accelerator targets new agricultural startups

Friday, May 20, 2016
Feature Story Malco Summer Drive In movie theater

Summer Avenue Merchants Association works for new neighborhood

Lance WiedowerFriday, May 20, 2016
A group of business and community leaders along Summer Avenue are working together to forge a better future for the neighborhood with the Summer Avenue Merchants Association.

Memphis listed as one the nation's most walkable cities

Friday, May 20, 2016
Source: Redfin

Memphis dubbed the next hot southern city

Friday, May 20, 2016
Source: Travel + Leisure
Feature Story Frayser library 3

Frayser library branch plays vital role in community

Lauren TurnerThursday, May 19, 2016
From tax preparation assistance to seminars and workshops on a variety of topics that appeal to the area, the Frayser branch library serves a vital role in the community.
Feature Story Uncle Joe

Uncle Joe fights for Frayser's youth

Lance WiedowerWednesday, May 18, 2016
Through his G.A.N.G. Inc., “Uncle” Joe Hunter works to reach the youth of Frayser. His daily work happens through after-school programs, counseling or just the simple expression of love. 
Feature Story By 2014, the MSO's endowment had dwindled to a few hundred thousand dollars, and an increasingly desperate symphony leadership decided to take its case to the public

New direction for Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Emily Adams KeplingerFriday, May 13, 2016
One the city’s greatest musical assets looks to have a more stable future. With fresh leadership and an economical new partnership with the University of Memphis, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra continues to innovate its way back into the black. 
Feature Story Frayser Sidewalk

Frayser studies neighborhood sidewalk needs

Lance WiedowerThursday, May 12, 2016
Frayser is a suburban setting with wide streets that encourage fast drivers. Livable Memphis is bringing its toolkit to analyze sidewalk needs in the community to make it safer for pedestrians.
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