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.
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Breakaway Running has ended its group runs and marathon-training program, but Memphis’ running community is booming as independent clubs grow and runners find new ways to connect.
The Sow Project’s new meal service covers two needs for the workforce development nonprofit: Finding sustainable ways to generate revenue and preparing students for what comes after the program.
What started as a small fundraiser among tennis enthusiasts has grown into one of the Mid-South’s longest-running amateur tournaments.
“We’ve been discerning this for a long time,” said co-founder Kristin Fox-Trautman. “We wanted the closing of the business to be an inspiration to the community in keeping with our mission and our brand.”
High school students are becoming more intentional and more financially focused in choosing the college they will attend.
For Memphis retailers and farmers, the current reality is higher prices and tighter supply.
New Bellevue pastor Ben Mandrell steps into one of Memphis’ most influential pulpits with a focus on reaching the next generation while deepening the church’s role as a catalyst for the city.
Presbyterian Day School has launched a campaign to reshape the center of campus to better support community, outdoor learning and student development.
Got It In The Bag is an authorized dealer for several luxury brands, including Saint Laurent, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Chanel.
What was planned as a ride through Overton Park became a gathering for reflection as Memphis cyclists joined a nationwide movement to honor Alex Pretti, who was killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis.
The James Beard nomination rounds out a period of accolades for The Lobbyist that includes a Michelin recommendation nod and a “best dishes” inclusion from The New York Times.
As federal nutrition guidelines flip decades of advice, Memphis health experts say real change will depend less on a new graphic and more on whether families can afford and access the foods it promotes.
Founded by Memphis natives Clay and Emily Jones, 901PT is redefining physical therapy by slowing down care, focusing on long-term health and helping patients stay active for life.
New data shows Tennessee and Mississippi rank among the nation’s most physically inactive states.
As “Young Warriors” wraps filming across Memphis, a local production company is proving the city can be both the setting and the engine for films with national reach and deep local roots.
From enhanced campus security to a redesigned courtyard and new early childhood classrooms, Woodland Presbyterian School’s multi-phase “Expanding Experiences” campaign reflects a community-wide commitment.
There are three things technology can never replace, experts say: relationships, coping skills and sleep.
Lymphatic-drainage massage is gaining traction across Memphis as practitioners and clients alike tout its gentle techniques, postsurgical benefits and surprising impact on overall wellness.
A new wave of Memphis-connected health apps is giving residents real-time tools to track stress, manage chronic conditions and adjust care without waiting for a doctor’s visit.
One determined diner with a handmade sign helped bring all-day breakfast back to Barksdale.
For the founder and CEO of the company, the relaunch represents a homecoming to the purpose that first set it apart in a crowded apparel industry.
A monthlong menu of healthful activities will culminate Jan. 24 with the Church Health Crosstown 10K/5K, which is famous for its indoor afterparty.
Memphis chef Jimmy Gentry, known for his no-nonsense style and refined Southern cooking at The Lobbyist, is helping put the city’s dining scene on the Michelin map.
“You have to draw the line somewhere,” said owner Shannon Wynne.
Each October, as the sun sets over the Mississippi River, Memphians gather under the Sunset Canopy at Tom Lee Park to dance, box or do Pilates in the dusk.