Johnny is a majority owner of the largest, locally owned insurance agency in the Mid-South US, Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance, LLC. Born and raised in Memphis, Johnny attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1973, graduated high school from Memphis University School in 1976, graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1980. He shares with [...]
On Sunday, October 2, the Memphis Botanic Garden’s My Big Backyard will be transformed into the first ever Cookie Carnival benefiting the FedExFamilyHouse. For only $5 a ticket, this cookie extravaganza will be fun for the whole family. From 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, you kids will be able to enjoy all of these [...]
Join LaunchMemphis and the broader community for a night of technology, cocktails, and conversation at Memphis Tech Cocktails. On Wednesday September 28th, local professionals, innovators, technologists, and entrepreneurs will meet up at Bhan Thai. A $5 donation to LaunchMemphis gets you in the door, with happy hour specials on food and drinks. Bring a friend [...]
Kerry Hayes has served as a research analyst and special assistant in the office of Mayor A C Wharton since November 2009. In the Mayor’s office, Kerry’s work focuses largely on community, economic and cultural development policy. Meet Kerry and 4 other young leaders making progressive changes in local government at The Leadership Academy’s Celebrate What’s [...]
On Wednesday, September 21, Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins met with classes of Shelby County Head Start children to read to them in honor of Imagination Library Week, a state-wide observance in association with Shelby County Books from Birth that encourages the act of reading aloud to children to stimulate early childhood literacy and prepare [...]
On November 1, 2010, Josh Whitehead was appointed by Mayors A C Wharton and Mark Luttrell, Jr., to serve as the Director of the Memphis and Shelby County Office of Planning and Development, which is responsible for land development planning within the City of Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County. The Office promotes the vision of [...]
Dragon boat racing will debut in Memphis on September 24, 2011 at the Inaugural Duncan-Williams Dragon Boat Races. A number of corporate and community teams will race from 10am until 3pm at Mud Island River Park in 46-foot long Hong Kong style dragon boats. Dragon boat racing’s origins date back over 2,300 years to the [...]
The Leadership Academy recently had the opportunity to preview the new Facing History and Ourselves exhibit, Choosing to Participate, at the Benjamin Hooks Library. This multimedia exhibit takes a compelling look at the decisions we make about ourselves and others in our community, nation and world that shape us as individuals and help us build [...]
Early Voting for the Memphis Municipal elections is being held now through October 1st. Visit the Shelby County Election Commission for information and voting locations. Play like a kid again at YMCA Corporate Games September 19th through 25th. This team event mixes healthy living and a little healthy competition between area organizations. Gather your [...]
As people worldwide paid tribute to lives lost on September 11, 2001, hundreds of individuals across the Mid-South gave their time and blood in commemoration. Five Lifeblood donor centers opened their doors on Sunday, September 11, to accept donations as part of the nation’s observance of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, a federally declared National [...]
