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Art is more than expression—it’s a tool for transformation. -
In Memphis neighborhoods affected by violence, Heal 901 is meeting young people where they are, and helping guide them toward where they can go.
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In Memphis, safety is being reimagined—not through more policing, but through community power. -
This month, the Community Foundation will once again support local efforts to responsibly control our local pitbull and pitbull mix breed dog population. And it’s happening because of the forethought one of animal lover: Margarette Sather. -
Individual givers can adopt the principles of trust-based philanthropy. It is about developing more equitable relationships with nonprofits, trusting them to be the experts in how to fulfill their work and eliminating burdensome application and reporting hoops. -
Memphis and the Mid-South are full of people who care—about their neighbors, their community, and our future. At the Community Foundation, our vision is to be a hub that connects generosity with the solutions that help our region thrive. Through segments like the Greater Giving Moment, we share ways to give more intentionally, highlight nonprofits and initiatives, and keep you informed about opportunities to make an impact. -
In today’s rapidly changing media landscape, local journalism is under real strain. Newsrooms have shrunk, advertising revenue has declined, and communities across the country are losing trusted sources of in-depth reporting. Yet strong local journalism is essential to a healthy democracy.
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Kacky Walton was joined by Claire Rutkauskas, executive director of Creative Aging Mid-South, and Slade Kyle, the organization’s new director of programs, to talk about the finale performance of its 2025-2026 Concert Series. -
Over the course of her fruitful career, Memphis artist Jeanne Seagle has become known for her drawings, illustrations, and paintings, as well as for her work as a teacher and designer of public art.
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Tony Horne is directing the regional premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Primary Trust," which opens at The Circuit Playhouse on Friday, May 8. -
Featured: at Goetze Art & Design celebrates mothers with An Evening for Her: Celebrate the Masterpiece She Is; Dixon Gallery and Gardens hosts the Art for All Festival -
Kacky Walton was joined by Jenny Davis, executive director of the Memphis Youth Symphony Program (MYSP), and Mark Cellini, MYSP Repertory Orchestra guest conductor, to talk about the season finale concert on Sunday, May 10, at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. -
Celebrated violinist Vijay Gupta was scheduled to perform with Iris Collective back in January, but the concert was postponed due to the weather. The concert has been rescheduled for Friday, May 8, as the conclusion of the On Stage with Iris Collective series at Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC). -
"Baron Von Opperbean and The River of Time" is a family-friendly immersive adventure experience that unfolds like an open-world game inside a real-world environment. BVO co-founder Marvin Stockwell joined Kacky Walton to talk about the concept created by artist, filmmaker, and visionary Christopher Reyes, and the team that lent their talents to making his idea a reality.
