Memphians supporting — and saving — local journalism
The chair of The Daily Memphian’s board on the state of local news
Andy Cates
Andy Cates is Chairman of the Board of Memphis Fourth Estate, Inc., the 501(c)3 nonprofit which owns and oversees The Daily Memphian. He is CEO and General Partner of RVC Outdoor Destinations and Managing Member of Value Acquisition Fund.
“It’s a remarkable commentary on our community that virtually all that revenue has come from Memphians, all whom have risen to the occasion of saving and supporting local journalism.”
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