Memphis on Forbes’ list of cities creating the most technology

Boys Scouts of America, Memphis Fire Department and Streets Ministries collaborate on cadet program

GrowMemphis partners with City to build 5 gardens in community centers

As the result of a $10,000 state grant, GrowMemphis has forged a formal partnership with the City of Memphis Division of Parks and Neighborhoods to help grow community gardens across town.  

New local label “leaves the soul intact” in storied recording studio

A mother-son team brings unique perspective to Crosstown Arts Gallery

Books from Birth building a community of readers

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most effective. With a staff of three and a modest budget, Shelby County Books from Birth is boosting early literacy by providing 70,000 plus children with a free book every month.

What The Kitchen’s social entrepreneurship means for Memphis

This week, it was announced that a farm-to-table restaurant is moving into two of the most highly anticipated development projects in the city. But what does a “community restaurant” from out of town mean to the city? 

First look at the East Memphis LYFE Kitchen

Construction has begun on Memphis’ first location of LYFE Kitchen, a California-based fast casual dining chain that boasts healthy fare and locally-sourced ingredients. The company will move its HQ to Memphis once the restaurants in the Chisca Hotel and the former Sharky’s are completed.

Women’s Foundation celebrates 20 years — and unveils ambitious plan for the future