News for Human Interest

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
MFS Brewing Joins the Greater Memphis Chamber! Craft Beer, Calzones & Community in the Heart of Downtown   MFS Brewing is thrilled to join the Greater Memphis Chamber! Since opening our doors on September 13, 2024, at 206 GE Patterson Ave (at BB King Blvd), we've been pouring passion into every pint and creating a space where great beer meets great company.   Downtown Memphis Beer Week Is ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Human Interest, Community
Friday, June 06, 2025
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – May 20, 2025 – As the second season of the United Football League wraps up, the spring football league will bring its football expertise to young football players through a series of football camps in all eight of the UFL’s markets. The sessions will begin when the league conducts its first clinic at Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis on Tuesday, June 10, as part of the ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release, Community
Monday, June 02, 2025
As a local service provider, we’ve seen firsthand how streamlining administrative functions can relieve stress for business owners and provide clarity for decision-making. Whether it’s helping a contractor track project costs, ensuring a hospitality business stays on top of payroll, or supporting a healthcare clinic through tax season, our goal is to help businesses thrive behind the scenes. At ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Economic, Chamber, Fun Facts, Human Interest, General News Article
Monday, June 02, 2025
CAMPBELL CLINIC PHYSICIANS HONORED AS HEALTHCARE RESEARCH ALL-STARS  Four Campbell Clinic physicians recently received the designation as 2025 Orthopaedic Surgery Research All-Stars 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 hospitals and surgeons in the United States ...read more
Categories: Fun Facts, Economic, Papers/Research, Community, Human Interest, Chamber, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, May 29, 2025
BUSINESS LEADERS AND STUDENTS COME TOGETHER AT JA INSPIRE CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT TO BUILD BRIGHT FUTURES FOR CHILDREN ACROSS THE REGION  This May, business leaders and students from throughout the tri-state area came together for JA Inspire, a one-of-a-kind career exploration event.  “It is encouraging to see so many new and returning companies and volunteers help our students have a better ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, General News Article, Press Release, Economic, Papers/Research, Fun Facts, Community, Human Interest
Thursday, May 29, 2025
INTUNITY HOMES RECEIVES $537K TENNESSEE HOUSING TRUST FUND GRANT FROM THDA  Intunity Homes was recently awarded a Tennessee Housing Trust Fund grant in the amount of $536,974 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA). This grant will enable the West Tennessee-based nonprofit to build three new modular homes in the Jackson, Tennessee area to serve persons with disabilities and older ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Fun Facts, Community, Human Interest, Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Papers/Research
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Eric Meyers Launches ELM Tree Business Coaching to Help Entrepreneurs Get More Clients, Boost Revenue, and Reclaim Their Time Memphis, TN – For small business owners who are passionate about what they do—but tired of struggling to grow—it’s time to stop guessing and start gaining traction. Eric Meyers, seasoned entrepreneur and certified coach, is proud to announce the launch of ELM Tree Business ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, General News Article, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Hollywood Feed University Presents Online Course on “Mastering the Walk: Leash Skills and Off-Leash Safety”  Hollywood Feed recently hosted a free virtual class, entitled “Mastering the Walk: Leash Skills and Off-Leash Safety” taught by Animal Behavior Specialist, Lee Phelan. This course was part of Hollywood Feed’s free pet wellness education resource known as Hollywood Feed ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Fun Facts, General News Article, Papers/Research, Press Release, Chamber, Education, Human Interest
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A&A Nail Academy Celebrates Grand Opening in Memphis with the Greater Memphis Chamber Memphis, TN – A&A Nail Academy proudly celebrated its grand opening today, May 19, 2025, at its brand-new facility located at 2502 Mt. Moriah, Suite A100 in Memphis, Tennessee. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted in partnership with the Greater Memphis Chamber and welcomed local leaders, aspiring beauty ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, General News Article, Fun Facts, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                    Media Contact:                                                            Molly Polattympolatty@shelbycountytrustee.com901.222.0206  Shelby County Trustee announces Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center Clients Have Paid Off Over $6,600,000 in Debt ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Economic, 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
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