News for Human Interest

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Lakeside Behavioral Health System Appoints David Morris as New CEO Memphis, TN – December 16, 2024 – Lakeside Behavioral Health System announced the appointment of David Morris, LSW, MBA as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective today. Morris succeeds Joy Golden, who announced her retirement in June 2024 after 24 successful years of leadership at Lakeside. Morris is a seasoned executive ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
EXPANSION CONTINUES FOR HOLLYWOOD FEED WITH NEW ALABAMA LOCATION  After recently announcing new stores in markets such as Fort Worth, TX; Hot Springs, AR; and Summerville, SC, Hollywood Feed today announced the site of its next location at 4364 Old Shell Road in the Springhill Village shopping center in Mobile, AL. The healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer’s new location, set to open ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Fun Facts, General News Article, Economic, Papers/Research, Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, March 28, 2025
Bryant Safety and Security Solutions, a trusted name in professional safety and security services, is proud to announce its expansion into Memphis, Tennessee. The company will now provide top-tier security solutions, including highly trained security guards, to businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Memphis area. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, Bryant ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Political, Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Experience Memphis Gardens: A Citywide Celebration of Green Spaces and Community Memphis, TN — March 5, 2025— Get ready to explore the beauty and diversity of Memphis like never before! The Experience Memphis Gardens Tour returns for its 10th anniversary from May 1 to June 15, 2025, offering 21 days of garden tours every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. This ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Human Interest, Education, Community
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Gwendolyn J. Tucker Unveils New Book  Called to Lead: What to Do When A Leadership Position Finds You Empowering First-Time Leaders with Personal Experience and Practical Strategies (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) Feb. 26, 2025 – Gwendolyn J. Tucker, accomplished leadership expert, HR strategist, and President of RIX International LLC, announces the release of her book, Called to Lead: What to Do When A ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Papers/Research, Chamber, Community, Press Release
Thursday, January 23, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Companies in Need of Employees Can Now Use Agreements, Not Contracts, and an Array of Applicants   Memphis, TN – 1/23/2025 – A-One Staffing, a leading provider of talent solutions, today announced the launch of a new service that allows companies to hire employees without using traditional contracts.   The new service, called "Agreements, Not Contracts," gives ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Vontavius Tech Support, an award-winning Memphis-based agency specializing in marketing, website design, and IT solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its Pro-Bono Give Back Initiative. This initiative is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations of all sizes—from small local charities to large national groups—by providing free services that help them enhance their digital presence, ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Thursday, February 01, 2018
ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT  WHAT: Eclectic Eye presents "Spirit Animal" by Karen MulfordWHEN: February 16, 2018 – April 11, 2018WHERE: Eclectic Eye showroom 242 South Cooper St. Midtown Memphis        INFO: The “Spirit Animal” series features wildlife portraits and silhouettes captured by acrylic paint on canvas. The color scheme and style vary from piece to piece, making this series representative of ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Memphis, Tenn., November 1, 2017 – Eclectic Eye, a Memphis destination for optometry services and stylish eyewear needs, today announced a special anniversary sale in celebration of 15 successful years in business.  Since opening the store in the heart of Midtown, Memphis, Eclectic Eye has pioneered the local optometry provider model and truly defined how small businesses contribute to the ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, October 26, 2017
MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 26, 2017 – Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB) is displaying artwork from Evangelical Christian School students in its Saddle Creek Banking Center (7600 Poplar Avenue) throughout the month of November. ECS has been part of the Memphis community for more than 50 years, bringing academic excellence and faith-based teaching to pre-K through 12th grade students."These ECS students ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Friday, September 08, 2017
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT  WHAT: Francis Klein Trunk Show at Eclectic EyeWHEN: Saturday, September 23, 2017, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.WHERE: Eclectic Eye, 242 S. Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104EVENT INFO Join us September 23 as we host a Francis Klein Trunk Show! Dixie Klein, daughter of the designer, will be in attendance. Francis Klein originated in Paris, so it's no secret that the designs are influenced ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, September 05, 2017
ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT  WHAT: Eclectic Eye presents Immeasurably More by Rachel RievesWHEN: September 22, 2017 – November 1, 2017WHERE: Eclectic Eye showroom 242 South Cooper Street Midtown Memphis        INFO: Rachel Rieves is an artist who lives and works in Memphis. Rieves has always had a passion for art and design, whether it be creating children’s clothing, sewing curtains or interior ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Human Interest
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 29, 2017 – Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB) displayed artwork from Memphis Oral School for the Deaf (MOSD) students in its Saddle Creek Banking Center (7600 Poplar Avenue) throughout the month of August. MOSD helps profoundly deaf and hard-hearing children ages birth to six years old learn language during the most critical developmental stages of their lives. Paragon hosted a ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Chamber, Community, Press Release, General News Article
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 15, 2017 – Fisher Phillips today announced that two attorneys from the Memphis office have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018®. The two local attorneys are Jay Kiesewetter, senior counsel, and Jeff Weintraub, managing partner. Fisher Phillips had a total of 89 attorneys listed in this year’s edition. Kiesewetter and Weintraub have ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, August 09, 2017
Memphis, Tenn., August 9, 2017 – Eclectic Eye, a Memphis destination for optometry services and stylish eyewear needs, has hired Shannon Seaton as eyewear architect. Seaton reports to Lindy Faulkner, retail manager at Eclectic Eye. “Shannon’s love for all things Memphis, coupled with her strong customer service skills, makes her an instant asset to our team,” said Robbie Johnson Weinberg, ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Chamber, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, May 01, 2017
Join us as we welcome a distinguished, luxury designer to Collierville!WHEN:       Saturday, May 20, 2017                                        10 a.m. to 4 p.m.                                                   WHERE:     Eclectic Eye Collierville                     3670 S Houston Levee Rd # 102                     Memphis, TN 38107EVENT INFO: Join us on May 20 as we showcase eyewear from a ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Human Interest