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Seafood Nutrition Partnership Launches National Public Health Education Campaign in 9 Cities including Memphis
The Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) launches a three-year public health education campaign across the country to help the underserved and all Americans understand the nutritional benefits of eating seafood and the positive impact on improving heart health....
The National Civil Rights Museum Displayed an Abundance of Talent at the 2015 Drop the Mic Poetry Slam
Importance of voting given from different ages and perspectives Poets from age 14-35 shared their perspective at the 2015 National Civil Rights Museum Drop the Mic Poetry Slam. This year’s theme, My Vote, My Freedom couldn’t have come at a better time. This is the...
The Sewer Assessment and Rehabilitation Program (SARP10) Launches Website
The City of Memphis, along with Black & Veatch, has launched a new website - www.SARP10.com. The website is a tool for keeping citizens informed and up to date on the progress and projects undertaken by the 10-year sewer assessment and rehabilitation program,...
National Civil Rights Museum’s Drop the Mic Poetry Slam Finalists Confront Social Issues and Voting
National Civil Rights Museum’s Drop the Mic Poetry Slam Finalists Confront Social Issues and Voting Event is part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act The National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) is inviting the public to witness...
Memphis BikeFest is rolling back around with more exciting activities and celebrity performances
Memphis BikeFest 2015 Rolling In at High Speed Revealing Music Line Up and Onsite Activities Memphis BikeFest 2015 announces plans for their five day Fest including their music line up and multiple on-site activities set to take place on Tiger Lane at the Liberty Bowl...
National Civil Rights Museum Presents “My Vote My Freedom” Poetry Slam
National Civil Rights Museum Invites Young Poets to Participate In the Drop The Mic Poetry Slam Submission Deadline is August 10, 2015 The National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) is looking for young poets to share their creativity in a poetry slam with an emphasis on...
City of Memphis Seeks Community Input on the Future of the Memphis Fairgrounds
The City of Memphis is interested in hearing from Memphians about what they believe is the best use for the Memphis Fairgrounds. As a sponsor of the Roundhouse Revival on Saturday, May 23, 2015, the City of Memphis will be there, asking citizens to share their views...
Tennessee Public Relations Alliance adds Chattanooga’s Q Strategies to Group
The Tennessee Public Relations Alliance, formed in late 2011, has added a new member: Q Strategies of Chattanooga. “This places the alliance in each of the state’s major media markets and formalizes the partnership we have enjoyed for years with one of the Chattanooga...
BlueCross Community Trust Doubles Amount of Diversity Scholarships
Now in its third year, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s 2015 Diversity Scholarship application process is open. This year, the scholarship amount has been increased from $5,000 to $10,000. As health care reform brings increased access to insurance to populations...
Coalition for a Healthy Tennessee ramps up advocacy for Insure Tennessee Radio, direct mail launch on 1/20/15 fuels statewide grassroots efforts
The Coalition for a Healthy Tennessee this week began radio ads and direct mail across the state to support passage of Insure Tennessee, the conservative, market-based health care reform plan proposed by Governor Bill Haslam. The media launch is an addition to the...