Michael Waddell's Latest Articles
21st century gold: the opportunity flowing in Memphis water
Local business, city and academic leaders agree that Memphis is sitting on top of and adjacent to its most vital resource – water. But how can the city best market, manage and sustain the system to stoke economic development across the Mid-South?
The path to connectivity: Greenprint maps a 25-year vision
After extensive planning on how to best connect major parks and greenspaces throughout the city, the Mid-South Regional Greenprint now hits its final review phase. The ambitious vision to better connect the communities of the Mid-South could have broad impact for the city, from environmental protection to economic development.
Doing Good: Frago is ‘changing the mission’ for veteran services
Non-profit startup Frago offers a uniquely proactive approach to helping U.S. military veterans transition into civilian life. Frago's services engage veterans in the first years following their return, because founder and Air Force veteran Jerome Hardaway knows early intervention means a much higher rate of success.
In a pickle? There’s a (locally made) app for that
The new Pickle iPhone app, developed in Memphis, lets users crowdsource decisions that have them in a pickle, from fashion choices to profile photos for social media. Entrepreneur and Rhodes College student Evan Katz cites his frustration over his lack of fashion sense as the inspiration for the app, which made its debut on the iTunes app store last week.
Memphis nurses deliver better care through better technology
Nurses, physicians and patients at local hospitals are embracing the future through new hands-on technological innovations that are creating more connected, informed and comfortable experiences for patients.
