The spoken word and arts scene in Memphis can’t be called new. Over the past 20 years, a mostly underground scene has evolved to create more opportunities for artists and new culture points in the city.
While Memphians love their craft beers, Memphis has not been able to produce a truly “local” beer. But Agricenter International is working to make it happen with their research in growing heat-tolerant barley and hops - two of the main ingredients of beer.
Facing a sore lack of later-stage capital in Memphis, startups that matriculate through local accelerator programs often have to look outside of the Mid-South to scale.
Creative Works has launched new programs, courses and grade school curriculum to grow Memphis' workforce to reach 10,000 creative professionals by 2030.
Club Memphis owner Ashaki Blair said she has received a lot of support from family and friends who are part of the gay community. As business boomed, she got some opposition from people in the surrounding Orange Mound neighborhood.
Gourmet pizza complements regular community gatherings including comedy shows, neighborhood watch meetings and popup artisan markets.
Airbnb represents an alternative income source for property owners and an expansion of options for tourists, local officials say. The site saw the number of hosts in Memphis double over the past 12 months, at the same time the local hotel industry also saw above-average growth.
A new commercial kitchen in Binghampton hopes to strengthen local entrepreneurs and launch successful food-based businesses.
A day spent eating breakfast, lunch and dinner in Orange Mound yielded some surprising discoveries.
As a generational business woman, The Orange Mound Candy Lady provides a safe spot for kids looking for an afterschool snack and a smile.
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