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Tennessee Black Caucus Legislative Summit Coming In November
November 2, 2026 – NASHVILLE, TENN.—The annual Tennessee Black Caucus Legislative Summit will be held this November 13-14 in Jackson, TN at historic Lane College. For years, The Black Caucus Legislative Summit has brought together legislators, local lawmakers,...
Leadership Memphis Hosts AI Leadership Institute
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – October 15, 2026) Premier leadership organization Leadership Memphis, in partnership with Vista Data, will host its AI Leadership Institute November 9-11 in Oxford, Mississippi. The three-day program is designed to equip executives and senior leaders...
City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development hosts Community Meetings to Discuss Advancing Wealth and Financial Empowerment
(MEMPHIS, Tenn - October 6, 2026) The City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development in partnership with the CityStart Initiative is hosting three community meetings to create a blueprint for advancing wealth and financial empowerment for Memphians....
Tri-State Defender to Host “TSD in the Community Forum” on Health and Wellness
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – May 5, 2026) The Tri-State Defender will host its next TSD in the Community Forum, focusing on health and wellness. The forum is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, at 6 p.m. at Memphis Health Center, located at 360 E.H. Crump Blvd, Memphis, TN 38126....
BANK OF AMERICA CARDHOLDERS CAN EARN CASH BACK DEALS AT LOCAL MEMPHIS RESTAURANTS
WHAT: Bank of America cardholders can access 15,000+ cash back Deals from national and local brands, including local Memphis restaurants and retailers. No promo codes or coupons are required. WHEN: Deals are available on an ongoing basis and updated...
New Financial Savings Tool Launches in Memphis
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – June 1, 2026) As Americans increasingly turn to debt to fund life’s biggest milestones, a Memphis-based fintech startup is launching a new category called CrowdSavings™: a proactive, private, invitation-only approach that helps families and...
New Community Event Plans to Shine a Spotlight on Everyday Mentors Who Are Transforming Youth Lives
(MEMPHIS, TN – June 4, 2026) A powerful new community-centered event is preparing to take the stage in Memphis with a mission to celebrate the men who quietly shape futures every single day. The UNC Awards, which will be held Sunday, June 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at...
BANK OF AMERICA MUSEUMS ON US® OFFERS FREE ADMISSION JUNE 7
WHAT: Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to cultural attractions on the first full weekend of each month. BofA has partnered with the National Civil Rights Museum to offer free admission to Memphis...
Tri-State Defender to Host “TSD in the Community Forum” on Education
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – June 29, 2026) The Tri-State Defender will host its next TSD in the Community Forum, focusing on education and education policy. The forum is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, at 6 p.m. at Alpha Memphis Education Foundation (AMEF), located at 4122...
NAACP Memphis Branch Issues Statement on the Murder of Tyrin Johnson
Tyrin Johnson should be making preparations to return to Tennessee State University this week. However, he will not return to school because his precious life was taken by two Tennessee National Guard members who were likely not trained to patrol or handle issues in...
The Family of Tennessee State Rep. G.A. Hardaway Sr. Announces His Passing
(Memphis, TN – April 24, 2026) The family of Tennessee State Representative Goffrey (“G.A.) Hardaway, Sr. announce his passing this morning at 5:22 a.m. after a brief illness, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, TN. Rep. Hardaway represented TN...
Soledad O’Brien to Headline Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis’ 2026 Annual Tribute Luncheon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 17, 2026) – The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) will welcome nationally recognized journalist, producer, and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien as the keynote speaker for its 2026 Annual Tribute Luncheon, on Thursday, April 23, at...
Aspire Public Schools Memphis Region Announces New Name – Journey Community Schools
Today former Aspire Public Schools Memphis Region shared with the community the name and branding for the new charter organization – Journey Community Schools (JCS). The event was held at Hanley Elementary School with community leaders and partners in attendance to...
Aspire Memphis Slated to Become Independent, Locally-Operated Charter Management Organization
The Aspire Public School’s Board of Directors voted today to make its Aspire Memphis region an independent, locally-operated charter management organization. Over the next 12-18 months, with continued support from the Aspire home office, all operational...
901 Keep It Clean Memphis!
City of Memphis Launches Anti-Litter Campaign to Combat Blight The City of Memphis is leading the way in combating littering and blight in our city. The City is issuing a call-to-action urging all residents to keep Memphis clean through the “901 Keep It Clean”...
BlueCross Breaks Ground on David Carnes Park Project
Park design unveiled as Memphis neighborhood marks next phase of $5.4-million ‘BlueCross Healthy Place’ effort In a June 14 ceremony, the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation broke ground at Memphis’ David Carnes Park on the first project under its new...
TENNESSEANS DROP OFF MORE THAN 10 TONS OF PILLS DURING SPRING
TAKE-BACK EVE Tennessee collected an impressive 20,590 pounds of prescription drugs during the DEA’s 15th annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 28. For Count It! Lock It! Drop It! those statistics continue to indicate that its efforts are paying...
Nominations Open to Honor locals for Civil & Human Rights work
Trailblazer Awards Presented by the City of Memphis The Memphis Heritage Trail, in collaboration with the City of Memphis’ Division of Housing and Community Development, is accepting nominations for the 2017 Trailblazer Award. The award honors Memphians for advancing...
Count It! Lock It! Drop It! Adds New Communities to Program
Growth Sparked by BlueCross Health Foundation Grant Count It! Lock It! Drop It! ™ (CLD), a comprehensive community program for prescription drug abuse prevention, has added 26 counties since its statewide launch last summer. In June 2016, the BlueCross...
Vintage901 Introduces Lowcountry Boil Event
Vintage901 is back August 19, 2017 for its Lowcountry Seafood Boil event. A Cordova farm will be transformed into a seafood diner’s delight from 6 – 10 p.m. with wine pairings that will compliment the lowcountry cuisine. The family-style seafood feast of boiled...
Memphis Heritage Trail Introduces Curriculum On Memphis History
Pilot Program Tested at Kirby High School The Memphis Heritage Trail (MHT) is rolling out a pilot educational curriculum this summer featuring the historical locations on the trail. The curriculum’s pilot was tested to entering freshman at Kirby High School’s Summer...
Tennesseans, Spring-Clean Your Medicine Cabinets: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 29
BlueCross Health Foundation, Count It! Drop It! Lock It!™ promote medication safety by hosting collection events across the state In an effort to fight opioid abuse, Tennessee residents are invited to bring their unused or expired prescriptions to one of more than...
First Centennial Luncheon for the NAACP Memphis Branch Promises to Inspire and Honor
MARCH FUNDRAISER FEATURES AUTHOR AND NATIONAL POLLSTER CORNELL BELCHER The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Memphis Branch will host the first of three major fundraisers for the year on Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 11:30 a.m....
BlueCross Foundation Seeking 2017 Diversity Scholars
$10,000 scholarships assist minority students pursuing health care careers BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation’s 2017 Diversity Scholarship application period opened today and continues through March 1. Three $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to...