Robby Grant joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about how WYXR has evolved, the range of program and events it supports and the station’s growth into an arts and community organization.
Eric Barnes talks to John Zeneah, the city’s chief of development and infrastructure, about his book: “Today’s Comprehensive Plan: An Adaptive Approach.”
Two music festivals are coming to South Main this weekend, and organizers from both join Eric Barnes on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Olivia Wall, director of marketing and communications for Memphis Botanic Garden, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about Live at the Garden’s 2026 lineup.
Wynette Jones, program director for Books from Birth, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about Books from Birth.
As they’ve done for more than 40 years, New Memphis Institute is working to do a not-so-simple thing: connect talented people not just with companies in Memphis but with other talented people here or thinking about moving here.
Karen Carrier, who started Memphis restaurants including The Beauty Shop, DKDC and Mollie Fontaine, joins Eric Barnes for this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
For Ramona Sonin, her life in fashion started when she was a kid and got her first pair of white go-go boots. She joins Eric Barnes on this week’s “The Sidebar” podcast to talk about Memphis Art & Fashion Week 2026.
Ashley Hannah Davis considered retiring from dance in 2021. But Machine Gun Kelly, the Prohibition-era gangster born (and later arrested) in Memphis, helped changed her mind — or at least his wife and partner-in-crime Kathryn Kelly did.
Ballet Memphis’ executive director Adam Goldberg joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Sylvia Martinez, the president and CEO of Girls Inc., joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
YMCA’s Brian McLaughlin joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Marina Pacini — the former chief curator of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art — talks about how she put together the exhibition marking Memphis College of Art’s history and impact.
Bill Townsend joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
In a world where technology sometimes seems to have overwhelmed music, the world of Memphis Youth Symphony Program is refreshing.
As Indie Memphis bounces back from a year without its signature film festival, the group’s new co-executive director, Alicia George, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about the organization’s future.
Artist Brantley Ellzey joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about work, his life and his Crosstown Arts exhibit, titled “Reflection + Ritual + Refuge.”
Jee Vahn Knight discusses Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time, the next phases of expansion and how their business model works, on this week’s Sidebar.
Sarah Leach, The Daily Memphian’s director of fundraising and development, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
The Daily Memphian’s Eric Barnes talks to Lakenna Booker, who is the executive director of Memphis Merit Academy, on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Lauren Ready joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about her first book.
Virginia Reed Murphy visits “The Sidebar” to discuss Everystory, a group that uses theater, improvisation and the performance to help people express themselves and analyze challenges.
Katie Smythe is working to turn the old Humes Middle School into a school focused on the arts for middle and high school students. She joins Eric Barnes on the “The Sidebar” to talk about the project.
Nick Barbian joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the goals for the outdoor venue located at Grind City Brewing in North Memphis.
The Sidebar podcast talks to Latino community leaders about the fear customers and employees have of being detained.
Cequita Monique is a jazz singer as well as the founder of the First Sunday Jazz Jam Pop Up Series.
Dr. Lisa Beasley of the UTHSC College of Nursing joins this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Klondike Smokey City CDC is working to mow and maintain yards, build a pocket park and turn 150 vacant lots and empty homes into assets in the community.
Barth House Episcopal Center’s Maggie Schaumleffel joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar podcast to talk about the organization, its mission and the many challenges college students now face.