Delta Prep to open near Soulsville USA

Memphis Delta Preparatory Charter School will open this fall just blocks from Soulsville USA where its founder Michael McKenna hopes the school will become the best in the nation.

Embracing Michigan’s long history of refugee resettlement, state opens arms to newcomers

Refugees finding a welcoming place to live in Michigan is nothing new, but has recently been pulled into the spotlight and has been the topic of conversation across the state. While some disagree with the federal policies that allow refugees to settle here, other Michiganders are stepping up and helping them find homes and community support. 

Gus’s makes Yelp’s Top 100 list
Help expand funding for transit
Memphis tourism touted on west coast
George Monger
Nonprofit aims to put Memphis music back on the national stage
Logistics Innovation Accelerator selects new companies
Brian Wentzloff
Entrepreneur’s love of technology and music helps musicians collaborate worldwide
The Pinch District
A new hotel development is coming to the Pinch District
Advance Memphis brings change to South Memphis

Advance Memphis is in the business of bringing economic self-sufficiency to the residents of the 38126 ZIP code, which includes much of the Soulsville USA neighborhood.

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