The museum’s director, Kevin Sharp, discusses upcoming exhibits, the museum’s expanding education programs, and what the Dixon might look like - and feel like - in 25 years.

Frayser has its challenges. But it’s also seeing nearly $100 million in investments and new development. The Frayser Community Development Corporation has a robust program that helps residents buy their own homes. There are investments being made in parks, streetscapes, the library and more.

Director Keenon McCloy discusses the tens of thousands of calls the Memphis Public Libraries receives gets each year that have nothing to do with books. 

How does an organization like The Levitt Shell — which was founded to offer as many as 50 free concerts a year — adapt to COVID? 

Elizabeth Rouse of ArtsMemphis joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Elliot Perry joins Eric Barnes this week on The Sidebar to talk about the challenges of mentoring during - and after - the pandemic.

Jennifer Biggs joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.

Sarah Petschonek, founder and executive director of Volunteer Odyssey, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s edition of The Sidebar to talk about volunteering changes during the pandemic. 

Eric Robertson of Community LIFT joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Ty Cobb, who’s been part of mentoring thousands of kids in Memphis over many years, joins Eric Barnes this week on The Sidebar,

Eric Barnes interviews Jared Barnett, managing director of Slingshot Memphis, about fighting poverty in this week’s episode of The Sidebar.

Kevin Dean, CEO of Momentum Nonprofit Partners, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.

John Zeanah talks about the evolution of regional planning on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.

Jen Andrews joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.

This week on The Sidebar, Eric Barnes was joined by two key members of the staff of the Wolf River Conservancy, Executive Director Keith Cole and Chief Development Officer Kelsey Hamilton Gibbs.

The writer and documentarian joins Eric Barnes and Chris Herrington on The Sidebar.

The author and filmmaker joins Chris Herrington and Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Eric Barnes talks to Overton Park Conservancy director Tina Sullivan about the park, the future of Rust Hall, the golf course renovation and the change and development happening in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Cody Fletcher joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Mary Claire Borys from Housing Community & Development joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Eric Barnes talks to Carol Coletta, the president and CEO of Memphis River Parks Partnership, about green spaces, and the resistance to getting them established.

Hearing Steve Barlow talk about what a neighborhood truly is will change how you look at the world around you.

The dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts at the University of Memphis, Anne Hogan, on WYXR, ballet and how she learned to drive.

The President of Crosstown, Todd Richardson, joins Daily Memphian CEO Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about Crosstown’s role in re-creating the former WUMR as WYXR.

Chip Washington, host of Real Talk, joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.