Local artisan market to open in the Edge District
The Edge Alley, located adjacent to High Cotton Brewing Co. on Madison Avenue will include a coffee roaster and coffee bar as well as four retail spaces for local artisans.
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New plan uncovers data that supports Memphis’ maker economy
The first-of-its-kind quantitative and qualitative survey tracks the aspirations and demographics of more than 300 makers in Memphis and Shelby County.
Two wheels in the carpool lane: Making public schools bike-friendly
Experts are training children in the laws of the road to combat Memphis' car-centric culture and promote bicycle riding.
In photos: Nearly 3,000 declare “We Belong Here” at pro-immigrant demonstration
Organizers' estimates climb to nearly 3,000 Mid-Southerners who spoke out at a recent protest against President Donald Trump's anti-immigration orders.
Crosstown Concourse incorporates salvaged and new art in its final touches
As organizations move into Crosstown Concourse and it approaches its May 2017 opening date, artists and contractors are putting the final touches on the $200 million renovation.
Start Co. launches first cohort of minority-owned businesses
The 12-week program, run in partnership with The City of Memphis Office of Business Diversity and Compliance, was designed to build capacity and enhance the business models of existing by offering hands-on programming, mentor opportunities and technical resources.
Lynching Sites Projects speaks to Shelby County’s history of racial violence
“When we look today at the problems in the black neighborhoods, we can look back and see that is because we were denied the benefits of our contributions. So, it’s important now to go back and look and understand the truth," said John Ashworth, project manager for the Lynching Sites Project of Memphis.
Memphis-based company partners with IBM to “transform” online cotton trading
A new partnership with IBM will capitalize on the intersection of agriculture, finance and technology.
Rhodes College awarded $600,000 for collaboration with National Civil Rights Museum
The partnership could bring about co-taught classes between Rhodes College and the National Civil Rights Museum as well as lectures, performances and workshops around Memphis social issues.
Artists sought to contribute to Memphis’ first comprehensive city plan
The UrbanArt Commission is seeking three local artists to collaborate in the comprehensive city planning process, Memphis 3.0.
