Jonathan Kiersky returns to his roots at Growlers
A familiar faces tries his hand at rebuilding a familiar space in the Memphis music scene.
J.D. Reager's Latest Articles
Women underrepresented in engineering celebrate local efforts to close the gap
“Women are underrepresented in engineering leadership despite progress in earning engineering degrees," said Dr. Sharon Rozzi, president of the Memphis chapter of the Society of Women Engineers.
Free recording and production studio trains young Memphis musicians
A national nonprofit has opened a branch in the Berclair neighborhood to workshop the next generation of Memphis musicians and producers.
Memphis music scene embraces out-of-town talent
Memphis has a reputation for growing its own music talent from Elvis to Justin Timberlake. Attracted to that history, a new crop of imported musicians bring innovation to the Memphis sound.
Jason Smith bring a new voice to Memphis sports
Jason Smith has progressed from sitting on the baseline at basketball games with his sports journalist father to taking over one of the most popular broadcast slots in local sports radio.
Exporting Memphis music
Beginning this fall, the Memphis sound is shipping out. A new initiative is underway to bring one of Memphis' most authentic assets -- its vibrant music scene -- to a broader audience outside of the city limits.
Finding a stage: How venues impact the local music scene
A variety of quality venues is key to any city's thriving music scene. With some new and freshly renovated venues now open in Memphis, industry insiders have seen an expanding local audience and an improved reputation for national touring acts.
Fighting blight with food: Farmers collective gets kickstarted in North Memphis
The North Memphis Farmers Collective was just a seed of an idea for many years before an assembly of supporters gave it the resources to bloom. Now the group is expanding their work, taking on more blighted properties and equipping North Memphis residents to grow healthy, local food themselves.
