Memphis Hustle

Feature Story Juan Antonio Hernandez, owner of El Nuevo Mercadito, poses with his wife, Norma Mendoza, at the restaurant's counter. El Nuevo Mercadito is a Mexican restaurant located inside the El Mercadito de Memphis in Hickory Hill. (A.J. Dugger) Entrepreneurship

El Mercadito de Memphis is destination for food, shopping, services and more

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 16, 2019
Feature Story L to R: Kinyah Bean, Valerie Braddock and Demetrius Braddock Jr. Bean is the owner of B Chill Lemonade, located inside the former Hickory Ridge Mall. (A.J. Dugger III) Entrepreneurship

10-year-old CEO takes lemonade to the next level

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 16, 2019
Feature Story Auntie Round Table panelists ranged in age, careers and experience. The women discussed everything from mental health and child birth to the challenges facing female veterans and entrepreneurs. (Erica Horton) Arts and Culture

Girl talk is health, education, careers and more at Auntie Round Table

Erica HortonWednesday, October 09, 2019
Feature Story L to R: Carbibbean Flayvahz Owners Louis and Carla Faulkner and Chef Robert Coleman are the team behind Caribbean Flayvahz in Hickory Hill. (AJ Dugger III) Entrepreneurship

A Taste of the Caribbean in Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, October 03, 2019
Feature Story podcast Entrepreneurship

Podcast: Summer Avenue brands itself as the Nation's Highway

Wednesday, October 02, 2019
Feature Story Chef Lee Phillips preps a pound cake for the oven. (Cat Evans) Entrepreneurship

Taking the cake with A Peace O' Cake

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, September 25, 2019
Feature Story Stacy Bizzard (L) and her mother, Bonnie Harris, are co-owners of Ms. B's Sub Shop. They pose here in front of a wall of photos of satisfied customers. (Ziggy Mack) Entrepreneurship

Memphis sandwich legend Bonnie Harris finally has her own shop

Baris GursakalWednesday, September 25, 2019
Feature Story Current and prospective minority entrepreneurs, small-business owners and others gathered for an Epicenter Think Tank event for innovative thinking . (Epicenter) Entrepreneurship

Epicenter's minority business strategy gets $450,000 boost

Baris GursakalWednesday, August 28, 2019
Feature Story A shop reaches for an item off a top shelf at the Viet Hoa Food Market in Madison Heights. (High Ground News) Entrepreneurship

Viet Hoa Food Market is one-stop shop for multicultural culinary needs

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, August 21, 2019
Feature Story Victoria Young, pictured, opened Spincult at 700 Madison Avenue in August 2018. The indoor fitness studio offers a variety of options for cycling devotees. (Spincult) Entrepreneurship

Spincult fuses cycling and community in Medical District

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, August 21, 2019
Feature Story Al Harville (L) and Allison Hancock work together to finalize the design and layout on a client's order. (AJ Dugger III) Entrepreneurship

One of the city's last locally-owned print shops thrives in the University District

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, August 21, 2019
Feature Story Wise Tardezia performs a single blade razor shave and towel facial treatment on Pedro Bateman at Presidential Barber Lounge in Madison Heights. (Ziggy Mack) Entrepreneurship

Meet the locals serving looks on Madison Avenue

A. J. Dugger IIIFriday, August 16, 2019
Feature Story Antoine Lever stands in his studio in The Pinch. He's one of the newest members of the Medical District's burgeoning art scene. (Ziggy Mack) Arts and Culture

Growing arts scene brings new vibrancy to Medical District

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, July 31, 2019
Feature Story David Creech holds Chase Fryer up during a show at 7house in Jan of 2013. (Smith7) Arts and Culture

Smith7 Records lifts Memphis music with nonprofit approach

Kim and Jim ColemanSaturday, July 20, 2019
Feature Story Young scholars at Ready, Set, Grow Learning Academy wait patiently to begin their art lesson. (Ziggy Mack) Kids and Education

STEAM-focused early childhood center is ready, set to grow

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, July 11, 2019
Feature Story This year marks 24 years in business for Spikner Embroidery and Screen-Printing, which now has nine employees and is located in Madison Heights. The staff is pictured here with owner Fred Spikner at far right. (Ashlei Williams) Entrepreneurship

Spikner knows promotions, now it takes on placemaking in Madison Heights

Ashlei WilliamsWednesday, July 10, 2019
Feature Story A Hollywood Feed staff member makes gourmet dog cookies. The story offers a range of gourmet treats including cakes and cupcakes. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

More than retail, Hollywood Feed helps animals in need

Baris GursakalThursday, June 27, 2019
Feature Story (L to R) Kenneth Alexander, Jared Boyd, Kid Maestro and Amber George attend The CLTV's Juneteenth gala. (Erica Horton) Arts and Culture

CLTV's Juneteenth gala celebrates history, community and Black excellence

Erica HortonWednesday, June 26, 2019
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