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Jeff Hulett

Originally from Chicago, Jeff moved to Memphis in 1990 not really knowing much about the south. In fact, the first week he lived here he was suspended from school for not saying, "yes ma'am" and "no ma'am." Jeff has since developed a passion for Memphis and especially Memphis music. A member of several bands including Snowglobe and Me & Leah, Jeff works as a communications consultant with many non-profits including Playback Memphis, Church Health, Room in the Inn-Memphis and BLDG Memphis. Jeff lives in the Vollintine Evergreen neighborhood with his wife and two daughters.

Jeff Hulett's Latest Articles

Sugar Ghost ice cream shop and Falling Into Place gift shop on Broad Avenue. (Sarah Rushakoff)

A walk down Broad Avenue: new spots, treasured favorites

By Jeff Hulett

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Arts & Culture

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January 14, 2022

Like Memphis as a whole, Broad Avenue has changed exponentially over the last decade.

Mayor Lee Harris and members of the Shelby County Youth Council at BRIDGES, a member of the new nonprofit committee. (submitted)

Nonprofit Committee hopes to help Shelby County residents access needed services

By Jeff Hulett

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Arts & Culture

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November 4, 2021

Members of the new Comeback Stronger Youth Council, a partnership program of Memphis Public Libraries and BRIDGES USA, meet at the South Branch library. (Submitted)

Pilot program centers Memphis teens in library decision-making

By Jeff Hulett

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Education

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August 25, 2021

Deb Foehring, a member of the Memphis Botanic Garden Tree Team, closely inspects a tree to ensure it is labeled and mapped correctly. They hope it will soon receive certification as a level one arboretum. (HGN/Sarah Rushakoff)

Start a certified tree garden with these easy steps

By Jeff Hulett

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General

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August 18, 2021

The Grind City Kicks team tables at a 901 Entrepreneur Expo pre-pandemic. The shoes were raffled off to attendees. Owner Chima Onwuka stands second from left. (photo courtesy of Chima Onwuka)

Q & A: Chima Onwuka talks shoes, therapy, public speaking, and giving back in Memphis

By Jeff Hulett

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General

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May 20, 2021

Through its annual Pick Awards, Welcome to Memphis recognizes hospitality workers for outstanding service. The awards are being restructured in the wake of the pandemic.

Welcome to Memphis distributes grants to help hospitality workers struggling through the pandemic

By Jeff Hulett

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General

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March 11, 2021

Consuelo Rosales, owner of Consuelo's Cleaning Services. (GoDaddy)

Memphis entrepreneur and domestic violence survivor is featured in national commercial

By Jeff Hulett

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Entrepreneurship

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October 1, 2020

Natasha Norie Standard is an Army veteran and owner of Norie Shoes. (Submitted)

Want to support veterans? Support their businesses. These three are proud to serve Memphis.

By Jeff Hulett

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Entrepreneurship

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April 10, 2020

Luxury shoes, fresh compost, and happy pets. These veteran-owned businesses are proud to serve Memphis.

MEMShop helped launch new brick and mortar small businesses in South Memphis in 2014, including the Klassy Chics boutique and @ Home Computer Repair. (MEMShop)

MEMShop expanding to Frayser and Whitehaven in 2020

By Jeff Hulett

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Entrepreneurship

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December 25, 2019

MEMShop is helping six small businesses launch brick and mortar locations in Frayser and Whitehaven in early 2020.

A volunteer sorts through a mix of diaper and period products donated to the Bare Needs Diaper Bank. (Mid-South Food Bank)

Mid-South Food Bank helms coalition to supply diapers, period products in Memphis

By Jeff Hulett

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Education

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August 14, 2019

Most public assistance funds can't be spent on diapers or period products. So what do low-income Memphians do when they're short on cash and in need of these essential supplies? The new Bare Needs Diaper Bank hopes to help and on an unprecedented scale.