117 articles by Christin Yates :

• October 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 29, 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 26, 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 25, 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 23, 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 22, 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 18, 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 16, 2018

  • 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.”

    By Christin Yates October 15, 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 14, 2018

  • 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).”

    By Christin Yates October 13, 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 10, 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 06, 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 04, 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 02, 2018

  • 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.

    By Christin Yates October 01, 2018

• September 2018

  • 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. 

    By Christin Yates September 27, 2018

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. signs representation deal with Pinnacle Financial Partners

    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.

    By Christin Yates September 25, 2018