Kate Crowder

Memphis Symphony Orchestra optimistically prepares for Chen’s swan song

Local tech company makes big moves for big growth

Seeing neighborhood revitalization through an artist’s eyes

While public art has traditionally been an afterthought in urban renewal, the Collabortory makes art an integral part of development projects. Through rigorous community research, the group has put the commissioning process in the hands of the artists.

MLGW recognized for pioneering efforts in energy saving

The Tennessee Valley Authority recently presented Memphis Light Gas and Water with an award distinguishing the utility company as a leader in several categories. http://www.tva.gov/

Memphis Reads, a citywide bookclub, rolls out its plans for 2015

Office of Sustainability seeks volunteers to plant rain gardens

The story of early literacy: Small talk means big outcomes

It turns out success in the classroom starts long before a child walks into a school, and researchers are working to determine how parents can foster skills that are foundational to learning to read and engaging in complex forms of thinking. The simplest strategy can be found in everyday conversation. Dr. Daniela O’Neill connects the dots to show how parents’ "small talk" with their kids can have a huge impact.  

Doing good: The genesis of the Urban Child Institute

Books from Birth building a community of readers

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most effective. With a staff of three and a modest budget, Shelby County Books from Birth is boosting early literacy by providing 70,000 plus children with a free book every month.

Tennessee lauded as a new hotspot for women entrepreneurs