Victory Bicycle Studio consolidating into adjacent Pedaltown space
Victory Bicycle Studio will increase product and program offerings after absorbing the space of its sister company next door, Pedaltown Bicycle Co.
Christin Yates
Freelance Reporter
133 articles by Christin Yates :
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January 2019
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Kroc Center undergoing $250,000 renovation to AutoZone Challenge Center
Renovation of space at The Salvation Army Kroc Center will expand youth services and enhance the Welcome Center area for parents and visitors.
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BancorpSouth reports record fourth quarter for 2018
BancorpSouth Bank reported record fourth quarter of earnings and hit more than $18 billion in assets for the first time, helped in part by its merger with three other banking institutions in 2018.
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Humane Society sees leadership stability in new executive director
Humane Society brings in new executive director with nonprofit administration experience to provide leadership stability.
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First Horizon misses Q4 estimates, poised for growth as Capital Bank merger takes hold
First Horizon CEO Bryan Jordan says the Memphis-based financial services company will be operating from "a position of strength in 2019" as its merger with Capital Bank takes hold.
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Pinnacle earnings rise 29 percent in Q4, 33 percent in 2018
Pinnacle Financial Partners finishes off a strong year with 29 percent growth in net earnings for the fourth quarter.
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MLK Days of Service pays tribute to Dr. King’s passion for community involvement
Weekend of community service projects will bring area residents together to continue Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
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NAREB-Memphis celebrates 50 years, welcomes new president
New leaders will continue NAREB-Memphis' mission to increase homeownership for African-Americans and help members build wealth.
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Slingshot Memphis raises money for nonprofits, holds them accountable
Slingshot Memphis partners with nonprofit organizations to help them evaluate their initiatives and determine how best to use their resources to serve the community.
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December 2018
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Association for Women Attorneys to recognize activist Jocelyn Wurzburg
The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 had a profound effect on many Memphians, but for Jocelyn Wurzburg, it was life-altering. -
Stifel plants roots, expanding Memphis office
During college, native Memphian Phillip Rogers, branch manager and senior vice president of investments at Stifel, heard that at one time Memphis had, per capita, more financial brokers and advisers than any other city in the U.S. The culture of the financial landscape in Memphis during that period was primarily based on regional investment banking and wealth management firms. -
Gieselmanns turn grief into good
Frazer and Dana Gieselmann have had their share of grief and loss the past few years, but they haven’t let their circumstances stop them, instead turning their hardships into doing something good for the community. -
About 12,000 Memphians have been helped through pro bono legal clinics
From tenant and landlord issues to debt collection and family estate problems, Memphis-area attorneys have been providing free legal guidance and services to Memphians for more than a decade through a series of clinics offered at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. -
ALCO, partners have been committed to Frayser for decades
ALCO Management has had a strong presence in many communities throughout Memphis, but specifically in Frayser. Using a variety of techniques with the help of local agencies, ALCO has invested $50.1 million in six properties in Frayser, providing housing for 1,083 families in the community. -
Tipping Point: Service to the Memphis community is Fogelman’s cornerstone
For Mark Fogelman, president of Fogelman Properties, service to the community has always been a core motivation. Leading a growing real estate firm along with his brother Rick Fogelman requires business savvy, sure, but for Fogelman, community comes before profit. -
ZeroTo510 builds on Memphis’ ecosystem in medical devices
With more than 45 medical device companies based in the area, Memphis Bioworks Foundation and its ZeroTo510 business accelerator are building on successes to cultivate medical startups and help them thrive in Memphis. -
New initiative works to cultivate young Memphis entrepreneurs
While summer jobs are great for kids and young adults, there is a need to help them find year-round opportunities to make money. -
Local magician reviving magic in Memphis
A local magician is working to bring back the art of magic to the Memphis area. Jeff Day, who specializes in a Victorian style of magic, performs across the Mid-South for a wide range of audiences. -
Tipping Point: Monica Wharton strives to bring positive change to Memphis community
Monica Wharton’s personal mission and passion have always been about serving her community, and that’s what inspired her to explore a career in health care. -
At Tennessee Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare is for everyone
Growing up, Dan McCleary, founder of Memphis' Tennessee Shakespeare Company, was exposed to Shakespeare in the way many students are today — in its written form. -
Newly elected Episcopal bishop of West Tennessee found her calling later in life
The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee's newly elected bishop didn't find her calling until late in life, having pursued careers in research, auditing and law before being ordained at age 41. -
University of Memphis board votes to move forward with new middle school
The University of Memphis board of trustees on Wednesday authorized president David Rudd to enter into an agreement with Shelby County Schools to operate a campus middle school at the former St. Anne Catholic School property at Highland and Spottswood.
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November 2018
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Midtown Cabinetry continues legacy of high-end custom millwork in Memphis
Despite big-box retailers such as Lowe's, Home Depot and Ikea, the custom cabinet business is alive and well in the Bluff City. -
Germantown Community Theatre, MVP3 cultivating a 'gold mine' of acting talent
Marie Pizano, CEO and founder of MVP3 Entertainment Group, has a mission to bring Hollywood, California, to Memphis to help train and mentor young actors. Her vision will come to life Nov. 30 at Germantown Community Theatre. -
Larry Hass adds to Memphis magic scene
Lawrence “Larry” Hass doesn’t have the traditional background that leads to becoming a full-time magician. The former philosopher wasn’t intrigued with magic as a child and never saw himself pursuing the mystical profession.
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