Opinion: Arts, culture and the future of the Memphis economy
From left to right: Memphis musicians Archie Lee Turner, James “Super Chikan" Johnson, Uriah Mitchell, Lina Beach, Sharda Thomas, Bobby Rush, Boo Mitchell, Chris Mallory, LeRoy Hodges and Rev. Charles Hodges pose for a photo at the Memphis premiere of “Sinners” at the Malco Paradiso Cinema Grill & IMAX on April 10, 2025. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Anasa Troutman
Anasa Troutman is the CEO of the Big We, a social enterprise dedicated to building resources and infrastructure for the cultural economy.
“We need to build a cultural plan — a long-term strategy that guides how Memphis and Shelby County builds infrastructure for investment to integrate arts, culture and entertainment into its economic development, urban planning and community life.”
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