News for Human Interest

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Memphis, TN - April 23, 2024 – Give Services, a growing provider of custom apparel and commercial cleaning with a unique philanthropic approach, announces the appointment of Danny Song as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a blend of educational experience, entrepreneurial expertise, and leadership skills, Song is poised to usher Give Services from a start-up endeavor to an established ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ANNOUNCES RWE AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF JA INSPIRELeading renewable energy company fuels hands-on career exploration event for Mid-South 8th graders  Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South recently announced that RWE, a leading renewable energy company in the U.S., has graciously committed to serve as presenting sponsor of the nonprofit’s one-of-a-kind career ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Education, General News Article, Papers/Research, Press Release, Community, Human Interest, Fun Facts
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
CAMPBELL CLINIC’S WILLIAM MIHALKO HONORED AS HEALTHCARE RESEARCH ALL-STAR   Dr. William Mihalko, total joint replacement surgeon at Campbell Clinic, recently received the designation as a 2024 Orthopaedic Surgery Research All-Star by Avant-garde Health. The surgeons named to this list are recognized for the quality and quantity of their published research. This honor recognizes the top 5% of ...read more
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Friday, April 12, 2024
Hollywood Feed University Presents Online Course on Heartworms in Pets: Everything You Should Know & How to Prevent Them Hollywood Feed recently hosted a free virtual class, entitled “Heartworms in Pets: Everything You Should Know & How to Prevent Them” taught by board member of the American Heartworm Society, Angele Bice. This course was part of Hollywood Feed’s free pet wellness education ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Education, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Papers/Research
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
KALLEN ESPERIAN JOINS MARX-BENSDORF, REALTORS®  Kallen Esperian catapulted onto the international opera stage as a winner of the Luciano Pavarotti International Voice Competition in her early twenties, becoming one of the leading sopranos of our time. She has paired with such opera greats as Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, and José Carreras, appearing in the world arenas of New York, Milan, ...read more
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Tuesday, April 09, 2024
Dedicated Board Guides Vibrant Trezevant Community Trezevant, a continuing care retirement community located in the heart of Memphis at 177 North Highland, recently held its annual board reception to honor current and former members of the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. Bruce Hopkins was named the new Chairman of Trezevant’s Board of Directors, taking over the role from Immediate Past Board ...read more
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Sunday, April 07, 2024
Ty Boyland, a music industry professional and youth engagement expert has release his first book entitled, "How To SEL Music: Tuning Into Emotions". Whether you're a music teacher looking to enhance your teaching methods, a school leader wanting to introduce an SEL music program or a business or non-profit that wants to see how music programming can bring positive exposure, "How to SEL Music" ...read more
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024
Baby Grand is a Memphis creative agency specializing in brand strategy, design, and content. To help start new businesses, create jobs, and stimulate economic impact in under-resourced areas, the agency is launching Baby Grants. The program provides initial seed funding and brand design for under-resourced entrepreneurs in Memphis. Selected applicants receive up to $1,500 in grant funds plus a ...read more
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Hollywood Feed University Presents Online Course on The Healing Journey: Helping Children Understand & Process Pet Loss Hollywood Feed recently hosted a free virtual class, entitled “The Healing Journey: Helping Children Understand & Process Pet Loss” taught by Certified Pet Loss Professional, Coleen Ellis. This course was part of Hollywood Feed’s free pet wellness education resource known as ...read more
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Monday, November 20, 2023
Comfort Dynamics is giving back to our community, we are offering our Comfort+ Club VIP Membership Benefits FREE to our active duty Law Enforcement Officers, First Responders, Military and Veterans (normal $9.99 a month) to include the following:*Priority Service*Two Complete Seasonal HVAC System Inspections*One Whole Home Yearly Plumbing Inspection*One Whole Home Yearly Electrical ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Chamber, General News Article
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
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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, Press Release, Chamber, Community, 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
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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
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