Month: August 2014

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Foodtank: 10 Innovative Urban Agriculture Enterprises in Memphis

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“Memphis residents and communities are pushing back against the high obesity rates and unhealthy eating trends of Tennessee. As of 2012, the adult obesity rate of Tennessee was up to 31.1 percent with 11.9 percent of adults diagnosed with diabetes. Now, Memphis is taking a stand by promoting healthy nutrition and working to make fresh food more accessible. Get inspired by Food Tank’s ten great urban agriculture and sustainable living projects in the River City. 1. The American Heart Association Teaching Garden of Bethel Grove Elementary School is representative of the more than 40 school gardens planted in East Memphis. The teaching garden’s … Continue reading Foodtank: 10 Innovative Urban Agriculture Enterprises in Memphis

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MDN: Graceland Hotel Designed by Memphis Talent

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“Memphis-based architecture firm Hnedak Bobo Group worked with Elvis Presley Enterprises for years to study and research the hotel project, which entails building a 450-room resort-style hotel called the Guest House at Graceland north of Presley’ Graceland mansion in Whitehaven.” (MDN) Continue reading MDN: Graceland Hotel Designed by Memphis Talent

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MBJ: Alcohol research receives nearly $2M in funding

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“The National Institutes of Health have awarded Alex Dopico, chair of the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, a $1.85 million grant to fund his research into the effects of alcohol on the brain.” (MBJ) Continue reading MBJ: Alcohol research receives nearly $2M in funding

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CA: Rick Ross’ Ardent detour and more

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“Ross had initially planned to spend an evening working with Yo Gotti earlier in the month. While that session didn’t pan out, Ross’ longtime engineer Eduardo Hernandez, aka “Eddie eMix,” did call Ardent to block off a few hours to record while Ross was tending to other business in town. The originally planned four hour session, must have gone pretty well, as Ross and company ended up working for the next several days in Ardent’s Studio A.” (CA) Continue reading CA: Rick Ross’ Ardent detour and more

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CA: Plans call for restaurant to be built inside 19th Century Club building

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The owner of the 19th Century Club building plans to open a restaurant inside the historic mansion, a spokesman said Friday. (CA — $$) MBJ: The Nineteenth Century Club on Union Ave, which seemed destined for demolition earlier this week, may yet be saved. (MBJ)   Continue reading CA: Plans call for restaurant to be built inside 19th Century Club building

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MBJ: ‘Guest House’ only the beginning for new era of Elvis (Video)

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“Less than a year after Elvis Presley Enterprises was acquired, the new owners have already begun updating Elvis Presley’s home to attract and engage as many Elvis fans as possible.” (MBJ) Continue reading MBJ: ‘Guest House’ only the beginning for new era of Elvis (Video)