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Tri-State Defender to Host “TSD in the Community Forum” on Education in Memphis and Shelby County
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – July 2, 2025) The Tri-State Defender will host its third TSD in the Community Forum, focusing on education and education policy. The forum is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church Broad, located at 2835 Broad...
Media Advisory: Prayer Vigil for Thomas Clardy (Monday, June 23, 2025)
WHO: Team Thomas Clardy WHAT: Prayer Vigil for Thomas Clardy WHEN: Monday, June 23, 7 p.m. WHERE: Corinthian Baptist Church, 819 33rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37209 DETAILS: On Monday, June 23, supporters of Thomas Clardy will host a prayer vigil at 7 p.m. at...
Thomas Clardy Facing Potential Return to Prison After U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear His Appeal
Nashville, TN, June 17 – Last week, the State of Tennessee filed a motion seeking Thomas Clardy’s return to prison - capping an excruciating period during which Thomas was freed by a U.S. District Court in 2023 after serving 17 years in prison for a crime he did not...
Agape Child & Family Services to Host Free Fatherhood, Singles and Marriage Workshops
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – June 13, 2025) Agape Child & Family Services’ Becoming ONE program is set to provide married couples, single individuals and fathers with relationship-building tools through their free workshops Friday, June 27, Saturday, June 28 and Saturday,...
Agape Child & Family Services to Host Rebuilding Youth Futures Job & Resource Fair
WHO: Agape Child & Family Services WHAT: Rebuilding Youth Futures Job & Resource Fair WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County, 616 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105 DETAILS: On Saturday, June 7, Agape Child...
Antonio Jones Joins The Carter Malone Group LLC
(MEMPHIS, TN – May 5, 2025) The Carter Malone Group LLC (CMG) proudly welcomes Antonio Jones as the new graphic designer. Jones brings more than 20 years of experience and a versatile skill set in the visual arts to CMG and its clients. "We are excited to welcome...
Tri-State Defender to Host “TSD in the Community Forum” on Health Care in Memphis and Shelby County
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – April 29, 2025) The African American community suffers from major health care issues. The Tri-State Defender believes it is important to have a public discussion focusing on diseases, mental health, the importance of fitness and the costs associated...
Hattiloo Theatre Hosts Musical Chairs Dinner Theatre Saturday, April 12
WHO: Hattiloo Theatre WHAT: Hattiloo's Musical Chairs Dinner Theatre WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 6 p.m. WHERE: Hattiloo Theatre, 37 South Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104 DETAILS: On Saturday, April 12, modern performing arts venue...
Journey Northeast Academy Groundbreaking Ceremony
March 20, 2025 WHO: Journey Community Schools (JCS) WHAT: Journey Northeast Academy Groundbreaking Ceremony WHEN: Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10 a.m. WHERE: 1170 Mullins Station Rd., Memphis, TN 38134 DETAILS: On Saturday, March 22,...
Hattiloo’s School’s Out Spring Break Theatre Camp Performance — Today, March 14
March 14, 2025 WHO: Hattiloo Theatre WHAT: Hattiloo's School's Out Spring Break Theatre Camp Performance WHEN: (TODAY) Friday, March 14, 4 p.m.– 4:45 p.m. WHERE: Hattiloo Theatre, 37 South Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104 DETAILS:...
Agape Child & Family Services Hosts Agape Fest Saturday, April 5 [NEW LOCATION DETAILS]
WHO: Agape Child & Family Services WHAT: Agape Fest WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 1 p.m.–5 p.m. WHERE: (NEW LOCATION) Sycamore View Church of Christ, 1910 Sycamore View Rd, Memphis, TN 38134 On Saturday, April 5 from 1 to 5 p.m., Agape Child & Family Services will...
Tickets Now On Sale for Hattiloo Theatre’s Next Production “Thoughts of a Colored Man”
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – February 20, 2025) Modern performing arts venue Hattiloo Theatre is currently selling tickets for its upcoming production “Thoughts of a Colored Man.” The production will run from Friday, March 14, until Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Hattiloo Theatre, 37...
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...