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Feature Story Aumilli’on Kimble, a 16-year-old junior at Bartlett High School, won the floor pitch for her "Heat Keep" food warming pouches. She's already had one employer express interest in hiring her when she graduates. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Special education support & lunchbox warmers: High school students pitch product ideas to meet needs

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 26, 2018
Feature Story Lisa and Luis Toro pose outside of their newest purchase, 509 North Hollywood, which will soon be a unique indoor-outdoor bar. (Cole Bradley) Entrepreneurship

Broad Avenue power couple expand reach with new bar venture

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 19, 2018
Feature Story Tea products packaged by Ele & Ivy Tea Company. Entrepreneurship

Black-owned business gift guide: Food, fitness and beauty

Brandi HunterWednesday, December 12, 2018
Feature Story Los estudiantes hablan y comen una merienda del mediodía. (Cole Bradley) Kids and Education

El Club de Niños y Niñas de Heights gana reconocimiento nacional y entrena a músicos de Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 12, 2018
Feature Story Summer Avenue, cerca de National Street, ha sido un importante rincón para el comercio desde fines del siglo XIX. (Andrew Breig) Eonomic Development

Summer Avenue se renueva como distrito internacional

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 12, 2018
Feature Story A view of the renovated Garden Flats apartment complex. (Submitted) Community Development

Turnaround tale: Memphis resident purchases and renovates run-down apartment building

Ashlei WilliamsWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story John Young, a JIFF graduate and now full time employee for Sweet LaLa's, earned the nickname "Dr. Sprinkles". (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Bakery that employs at-risk youth expands to East Memphis storefront

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story food this one Diversity

Video: A taste of the world from Summer Avenue

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story food this one Community Development

En video: Un sabor del mundo de Summer Avenue

Forever ReadyWednesday, November 28, 2018
Feature Story For 15 years Ric Morgan has helped serve a free community meal at Highland Heights United Methodist Church for an average of 75 guests. Once a month, he plans and prepares an original menu. (Cole Bradley) Arts and Culture

A fascinating life, starting in The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 21, 2018
Feature Story Dwayne "DJ" Johnson's assistant welds security bars for a client at Johnson's shop at 2992 Summer Avenue (Ziggy Mack) Arts and Culture

Last of the craft: The twilight of Summer Avenue's artisan culture

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 14, 2018
Feature Story With the Memphis College of Art closing in 2020, the future of its main building, Rust Hall, is up in the air. Arts and Culture

Local arts organizers make a bid to take over Memphis College of Art's Rust Hall

Kim and Jim ColemanMonday, November 12, 2018
Feature Story Layne Carden was inspired to open TransforMama, a play and co-work space for parents, based on her own postpartum experience. Healthy Communities

A community center for new parents offers fitness classes, playgroups and coworking

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, November 7, 2018
Feature Story A customer looks around the store as he speaks with the owner of the Summer Outlet thrift store. (Natalie Eddings) Arts and Culture

In photos: Memphis gets thrifty on Summer Avenue

Natalie Eddings & Cole BradleyWednesday, November 7, 2018
Feature Story In addition to coworking, Epicenter members have opportunities to participate in professional development and networking events. Entrepreneurship

Eight places to cowork in Memphis

Brandi HunterTuesday, October 30, 2018
Feature Story Angel Jackson of Replenish Kombucha has been a regular vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market for two years. (Kim Coleman) Entrepreneurship

Inspired by her family's health challenges, Memphis entrepreneur sells healthy kombucha tea

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 24, 2018
Feature Story Office manager Judith Currin drops a client off at home after a busy day at daycare. A ride in the custom bus is a favorite activity for the dogs. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian) Entrepreneurship

Doggy daycare on Summer Avenue is (adorable) sign of new investment

Cole BradleyTuesday, October 16, 2018
Feature Story Muddy's Bake Shop founder Kat Gordon speaks to the Rising Tide Society at a February 2018 meeting, held at Memphis College of Art. (Kristen Archer) Entrepreneurship

Memphis College of Art is closing to students, opening its classes to creative entrepreneurs

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 10, 2018
Feature Story Sidney Johnson, president of the Mitchell Heights Neighborhood Association, poses in front of the hoop house at the Mitchell Heights Landscape Garden and Nursery. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

Small but mighty: Resident-led development improves Mitchell Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 10, 2018
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