Goner Records has staying power in local music business
Launched by Eric Friedl in 1993, Goner Records has played a major role in the modern Memphis music scene. Motivated to release records that no other label would, Friedl ran Goner […]
New collaborative shapes medical district’s future
The Medical District Collaborative is a new nonprofit organization that will direct future development of the neighborhood with its core institutions leading the way.
Know your nonprofits: Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis knows a highly trained workforce is the backbone of a strong local economy. After identifying the fastest growing careers in Memphis, they started engaging area youth in hands-on skills training for those very jobs.
LeMoyne-Owen students honor Black History
Soulsville, USA native and retired professor Dr. Bobby Luckett gave important history lessons to a mostly student audience at the recent African American History Month celebration at LeMoyne-Owen College.
Office of Re-Entry gives new hope
The Memphis-Shelby County Office of Re-Entry has found a home in Soulsville, USA where it works with people leaving incarceration and looking for a new start.
New health center opens in Frayser
Resurrection Health opens its fourth location, bringing primary health care to the underserved in Frayser.
Diversity in dance
In Memphis, our ballet comes in color. The largely white world of national ballet has taken note of the city's focus on bringing diverse dancers to the stage, and companies around the country are following suit. These same local companies are developing community partnerships to ensure the art of dance is accessible to all children.
