Christin Yates
Freelance Reporter
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
There are 452 articles by Christin Yates :
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September 2018
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Financial Services Pinnacle Financial Partners, the official bank of the Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum, has signed a representation deal with the Grizzlies’ top draft pick, Jaren Jackson Jr. -
Arts & Culture South Main Trolley Night celebrates 18 years Friday
Nearly two decades ago, the South Main Association in Downtown Memphis decided that the last Friday of every month would be ideal to celebrate South Main art, culture and community.
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October 2018
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Business ServiceMaster completes spinoff of Frontdoor
Memphis-based ServiceMaster announced Monday, Oct. 1, it has completed the spinoff of Frontdoor, the parent company of American Home Shield, a market leader in the home warranty industry. -
Downtown Hotel Napoleon celebrates two successful years in iconic Downtown building
With a vision to repurpose an older building into a boutique hotel, Jay Kumar and Snay Patel immediately fell in love with the charm of the former Press-Scimitar building, located at the corner of Madison Avenue and B.B. King Boulevard. -
Business William Mitchell, Crye-Leike’s first African-American broker, earns emeritus honor
William Mitchell’s fascination with real estate began during the summer of 1974 when his brother urged him to take a real estate course at then Memphis State University. -
Business Memphis Habitat celebrates milestone with 500th house
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis has two reasons to celebrate, and the organization is recognizing those milestones by working. -
Shelby County Some Mid-Southerners vacationing on Gulf Coast plan to ride out Hurricane Michael
Thousands of Mid-Southerners visiting the Gulf Coast on fall break have decisions to make about heading back home or riding out Hurricane Michael, which will make landfall in the Florida Panhandle within hours as a life-threatening Category 4 storm. -
Music University of Memphis graduate Brennan Villines is a rising star in the music industry
Brennan Villines has been a staple in the Memphis music scene for years, playing at nearly every venue in town. However, it wasn’t until this summer when he appeared on FOX’s “The Four” that the 30-year-old artist captured the hearts of thousands around the country singing a soulful rendition of “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles).” -
Education Strong GIRL Fest celebrates and empowers girls of all ages
Hutchison School and Girl Scouts Heart of the South joined forces Saturday to host Strong GIRL Fest, an interactive community event to celebrate and empower girls of all ages. -
Business Mindset to grind: Local podcast highlights female entrepreneurs
There is a new podcast in town that highlights entrepreneurs, specifically female business owners. Grindset, which launched Sept. 28, targets female professionals with a “mindset to grind.” -
Business National philanthropic group focused on aging to hold annual conference in Memphis
For the first time in many years, a national philanthropic group focused on improving the experience of aging will hold its annual conference in the South, specifically at The Peabody hotel. -
Financial Services Vining Sparks founder Jim Vining remembered as legend
Many in the local investment community are mourning the loss of Jim Vining, who was called a pioneer in the storied financial services history of Memphis. -
Business Five prominent business leaders to discuss diversity in the workplace
Five panelists representing major companies in the Memphis area will share their thoughts and perspectives on diversity in the workplace at the 11th annual Leadership Memphis Multicultural Breakfast and diversity panel with the theme “ROI of Diversity,” Friday, Nov. 2, at Holiday Inn - University of Memphis. -
Business Assignment changed career course for Memphis attorney McNabb
As a junior studying English at Vanderbilt University, Leland McNabb was working on Spectrum, a student newspaper focused on publishing honors papers, when he was tasked with profiling Vanderbilt University Law School. -
Business Community Foundation commemorates MLK50 by awarding six grants to nonprofits
The celebration of MLK50 has been a pivotal movement in Memphis’ history and a point of advancing the city forward into the future. -
Business Three initiatives help First Tennessee Bank achieve diversity and inclusion
For First Tennessee and its president of banking, David Popwell, the organization has three areas of focus when it comes to diversity and inclusivity. -
Lausanne student making strides in Tennessee education curriculum reform
While most teenagers her age are concerned with getting their driver’s license and dating, 15-year-old Isabel Kagoo is working to bring change to Tennessee schools’ curriculum surrounding vaping and e-cigarettes.
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November 2018
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Business Diversity is promoted organically at Regional One Health
Before moving to Memphis in 2010, Dr. Reginald Coopwood had a successful private practice as a general surgeon and later moved into administration as the chief medical officer at Nashville General Hospital at Meharry in 2005. Since joining Regional One Health in March of 2010 as president and chief executive officer, Coopwood has made it his mission to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. -
Business Promoting diversity in the workplace: Carolyn Hardy
Carolyn Hardy’s passion for diversity in the workplace began decades ago during her tenure at J.M. Smucker Co. Taking advantage of Smucker’s 100 percent tuition reimbursement, she received her master’s degree and also became a CPA, which opened the door to new opportunities at the company. -
Business Memphis offers taste of diversity for Jim Meeks
Growing up in western Kentucky, Jim Meeks was not exposed to a lot of diversity. After attending Murray State University and living in Sarasota, Florida, for 20 years following graduation, his first encounter with any sort of diverse population was during a time when he was living in Louisville, Kentucky. -
Business Diversity starts at the top at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
At Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, diversity has always been part of the hospital’s DNA. When Michael Ugwueke, DHA, FACHE, joined the team in 2017 as president and chief executive officer, he was tasked with continuing the momentum that propelled diversity and inclusion throughout the health system. -
Visual Arts Binder Projects offers a curated art collection from the comfort of home
A new art gallery concept has opened in Memphis. Rather than a traditional showroom, Binder Projects is primarily an online gallery, allowing novice and long-time art collectors to browse and purchase art online. -
Music Local record label is run by U of M students
Memphis is known for its music, but one record label in town isn’t run by well-known names in the industry – it’s run by students at the University of Memphis. -
Downtown Big River Crossing: No longer a bridge to nowhere
When Big River Crossing initially opened, many wondered if it would be a bridge to nowhere. Over the past two years, that question has been answered. -
Music Southern Avenue finds quick success, locally and internationally
Named for Southern Avenue, which runs from the easternmost part of the Memphis city limits all the way to South Memphis, Southern Avenue is also the name of an up-and-coming Memphis band that embodies the city’s soul, blues and gospel traditions.
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