Knitters, crocheters, needlepoint enthusiasts, and all other stitchers unite! Stitching Supply, Memphis’ premier destination for all things fiber arts, is thrilled to announce its inaugural celebration of Worldwide Knit in Public Day at Chickasaw Oaks. The event, set to take place on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., invites the community to gather, stitch, and connect in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

Midtown Cash Saver is proud to announce that Carly Butcher, Manager of the store’s Meat Department, and her dedicated team have been honored with the Excellence in Meat Merchandising Award by Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG)—the largest grocery wholesaler in the United States.

Memphis isn’t a green city, at least when it comes to sustainability. In a 2024 ranking of the most sustainable cities in the U.S., Memphis was ranked 355 out of 500. The rankings, conducted by LawnStarter, looked at policy, sustainable development, pollution, transportation and food production in the 500 biggest U.S. cities.This ranking isn’t surprising, considering Tennessee’s poor track record on waste production. Although Americans make up just 5% of the world’s population, we generate 40% of the globe’s total waste. Tennesseans are especially wasteful, producing 37.7% more waste per person per day than the national average, according to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Here in Memphis, we generate about 1.7 million tons of waste annually, according to the 2021 Shelby County Waste Reports.As a city, we struggle with poverty and crime, two major challenges that often relegate sustainability to the back burner. Many Memphians are just trying to survive. Yet plastics pollution disproportionately impacts lower-income communities because they are targeted more with plastics packaging and single-use products. The 2021 UN report “Neglected: Environmental Justice Impacts of Plastic Pollution” found vulnerable communities bear the brunt of environmental degradation caused by plastics waste.‘Now, we have to scale’ — local leaders talk AI opportunitiesMemphis has one of the highest poverty rates among large cities, and it struggles with issues of environmental racism. Progress for the city doesn’t only come from attracting big name companies and potential new jobs, it must also include environmental justice and protecting the health of all residents.

As Earth Day approaches, Memphians looking to reduce their environmental impact have a powerful ally in Boshi Botanicals—Memphis’ first zero-waste store and the only local destination offering bulk refills for everyday essentials.

Welcome to Memphis, a subsidiary of Memphis Tourism, will host a hospitality career fair at Crosstown Concourse on April 24, 2025 from X-Y p.m. This unique opportunity will give local job seekers a convenient way to meet, interview, and potentially accept job offers from leading hospitality and tourism organizations like XYZ participants (include a few participant company names if possible). 

Cxffeeblack, the Black-owned coffee brand reclaiming coffee’s African origins, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Castle Retail Group, the Memphis-based, family-owned business behind Cash Saver, High Point Grocery, and South Point Grocery. This collaboration represents more than business—it’s a convergence of two families from different communities in Memphis, both shaped by the land, both committed to investing in the future.

Downtown Memphis’ favorite neighborhood grocery store is turning three! South Point Grocery is thrilled to celebrate its third anniversary by bringing back one of its most beloved traditions—the live music series on the patio.

Starting March 22, 2025, downtown residents, workers, families, and music lovers can enjoy free live performances on select Saturdays throughout the year. The series will kick off with a performance by Jesse Wilcox at 12-2pm, with a lineup of talented local musicians scheduled for upcoming Saturdays, including Jeff Hulett and Steve Lockwood & Old Dogs.

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 Leadership Position Finds You, published by Morgan James Publishing. The book is available at Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Target, Amazon, and local booksellers.

Memphis’ hospitality industry continues to shine as Welcome to Memphis (WTM) recognizes outstanding professionals with its Pick Awards. This quarter’s honorees include Beverly Becton-Robinson, a Delta Gate Agent at Memphis International Airport, who will be presented with her award at a special ceremony on Friday, February 14, at 9:00 AM at the airport. Representatives from Memphis Tourism and airport leadership will be in attendance to celebrate Beverly’s contributions to the city’s hospitality industry.

The Pick Awards recognize and celebrate the hospitality professionals who deliver authentic Memphis hospitality, are knowledgeable about their city, and show pride in the 901. Memphis visitors and residents alike can nominate any outstanding hospitality professional. Pick Award honorees are celebrated every quarter. Annual award winners are recognized at the year-end Pick Awards Party. Learn more about the Pick Awards on the Welcome to Memphis website here.

With a mission focused on enhancing community well-being and promoting environmental responsibility, local dealership Chuck Hutton Toyota hit sustainability milestones in 2024, including the installation of a solar farm and EV charging stations. In addition, the Chuck Hutton Toyota Driven to Donate program is central to the dealership’s commitment to positively impacting the community. In 2024, the initiative supported a wide range of causes, including events like a local Artist Market and Trunk-or-Treat event.

This year on November 17, communities across the globe will gather together to demand actions towards improving roadway safety and to uplift proven strategies, including redesigning dangerous roads, reducing speed limits, and improving vehicle design. The day also serves as a crucial opportunity for governments and those working in road safety to demonstrate the scale and impact of road-related deaths and injuries and advocate for immediate and concerted action to end this public health crisis.

Event organizers in Memphis include Innovate Memphis, Overton Park Conservancy (OPC), and William’s Walk. Memphians are invited to join the organizers at 4:00 p.m. on November 17, 2024 at the Overton Park East Parkway Pavilion. The free, family-friendly event will include a vigil with LED candles and a moment of remembrance as the names of crash victims are recognized. Guest speakers will include John Zeanah from the City Safety Action Plan who will highlight the city’s commitment and ongoing actions to address this issue. A reception will follow.

On the day my son William was fatally injured, my husband and I were celebrating our anniversary. Amid our busy, happy lives as parents, it was a rare and peaceful “just the two of us” trip, one we had looked forward to for months.