Memphis is not only setting records, we're making them, too! We're taking a look at the state if the music industry Memphis is so well known for. Today's guests are shaping the way the world sees our city and its iconic culture. Matt Ross-Spang (Southern Grooves) and Brandon Seavers (Memphis Record Pressing) share why Memphis is the place to be right now and moving forward.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Memphis Listening Lab

• Memphis Record Pressing

• Southern Groove Productions

• 2023 TEDxMemphis talk

from Matt Ross-Spang

• Ardent Studios

• Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me

documentary

• Al Green

• WYXR

• Charles Hodges

• EggelstonWorks

• Andrew Schep's

Lost in Translation

• Sun Studio

• Royal Studio

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Great cities need great leaders, and New Memphis is making long-term investments into the city’s greatest resource: it’s people. In today’s episode, we are sharing the mic for a conversation that showcases what opportunities can be unlocked when companies and communities are intentional about attracting and retaining diverse talent, fostering innovation, and building community connections. This conversation originally aired as an episode of The Greater Memphis Chamber’s Podcast, "The Talk Chamber" and is hosted by Taylor Ann Carpenter. Today’s guest is Anna Mullins Ellis, President and CEO of New Memphis.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• The Greater Memphis Chamber
• The Talk Chamber
• The Commercial Appeal
• New Memphis

• New Memphis leadership development programs

• Meanwhile in Memphis podcast

• Episodes referenced can be found here , here and here

• WYXR

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Meanwhile in Memphis conversations showcase collaboration in Memphis and beyond, and today's episode is part of a mini-series within the show: Legislately with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. This collaboration will bring together experts and local leaders to amplify the way leaders in our community are learning, collaborating, innovating, and working to set Memphis and Shelby County up for success.

Today's installment features a conversation with Montgomery, Alabama Mayor Steven Reed on education and investing in the future for each of their respective cities.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Montgomery, Alabama Mayor Steven Reed

• Shelby County Government

• Previous episodes of Legislately with Mayor Harris can be found

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here

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here

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here

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here

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here

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Collective impact is moving Memphis forward. If you care about Memphis, you're already a philanthropist, and this conversation with Julia McDonald of The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis and DeVonté Payton of RISE Memphis explores accessible pathways for giving that create maximum potential.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

• GiVE 365

• RISE Memphis. Inc.

• Goal Card program

• Save Up program

• Silver Neighbors program

• Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center

(GMFEC)

• Previous episode featuring Community Foundation of Greater Memphis can be found

here

• Carpenter Art Garden

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Memphis is a media oasis! The city has a vibrant, people-powered ecosystem of with a wealth of public radio stations. Go behind the scenes of two of the city’s signature public stations with Jared "Jay B" Boyd (WYXR 91.7 FM - the host station for Meanwhile in Memphis) and Charles McLarty.(WKNO 91.1 FM) to learn what role they play in connecting the community through news, music, and future-focused missions.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• WYXR

• WKNO

• The Daily Memphian

• Previous episodes on similar topics can be found here, here, here, and here

• NPR

• PBS

• Morning Edition

• All Things Considered

• Behind the Headlines

• KLOVE

• Donate to WKNO and donate to WYXR

• WYXR Raised by Sound Fest

• The University of Memphis

• Crosstown Concourse

• The Impact of the Federal Rescission on Public Media article from Corporation for Public Broadcasting

• Arthur on PBS Kids

• Learn more about "Hello, Mr. Chuck" here and here

• Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid article from NPR

• Timeline: The History of Public Broadcasting in the U.S.

• Educational Television Facilities Act of 1962

• Public Broadcasting Act of 1967

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Meanwhile in Memphis conversations showcase collaboration in Memphis and beyond, and today's episode is part of a mini-series within the show: Legislately with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. This collaboration will bring together experts and local leaders to amplify the way leaders in our community are learning, collaborating, innovating, and working to set Memphis and Shelby County up for success.

Today's installment features a conversation about ShelbyCares with Dr. Jim Bailey.

Vibrant communities have activated downtown civic centers, and Memphis is a shining example of what's possible when you bring people together and the power of connectivity for both businesses and residents.

Joining us are Milton Howery of the Downtown Memphis Commission and Joe Simon of the South Main Neighborhood Association.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• The Downtown Memphis Commission
• The South Main Association
• Previous conversation about a shared vision for Downtown
• Trolley Night
• Downtown Parking Map
• Live from Ernestine and Hazel's
• DMC's event calendar

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.