Education

Education 360: New Hope's Momentum

A "River City Reads" feature: Advancing literacy in Memphis through storytelling, partnerships and community initiatives Article by Christian Owen “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 Twenty students gathered in the basement of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church to form the first class of New Hope Christian Academy (NHCA). Thirty years later, the school’s statistics are proving that education unencumbered by...

Life + Culture

Abby Hall Dishes Out Hope

On granting wishes and creating childhood memories that last a lifetime Article by Lindsey Tonkin A fateful long-distance date with now-husband, Bick, brought Abby Hall to Memphis in 2014 for Dishes for Wishes, and her life has never been the same. The annual fundraising event was started by Chef Felicia Willet as a way to give back to the River City. Dishes for Wishes is part of a nationwide series of Make-A-Wish fundraisers that impact and inspire everyone involved—wish recipients...

Arts + Culture

Invest in Art

David Lusk shares advice on how to start and expand a personal art collection. Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Uday Sripathi For 30 years, David Lusk Gallery has been one of the leading contemporary fine art galleries in the southeast. Owner David Lusk had thought he would go into advertising after graduating from Rhodes College with degrees in English and media arts. But after cutbacks at his first company, he found himself handling marketing for art galleries. In 1995, David opened...

Food + Beverage

Inside Scoop

Memphians share where to sip, savor and show off the Bluff City Article by Kit Garrott Memphis has no shortage of great spots to eat, drink and explore, but where do the people who know the city best actually go? We asked local tastemakers to share their favorite places—from classic institutions to hidden gems. Whether it's cocktails at Bari, a Sunday feast at Peggy's, or an afternoon at the Brooks, these are the go-to picks from those who know Memphis inside and out.   Missy Steffens - M...