As Medical District Park unveils its newest asset, Lakeisha Edwards (UrbanArt Comission) and renowned artist Molly Gochman reveal the connection between this high-profile public space in the heart of Memphis and the community it serves. They share what led to the creation of an interactive sculpture that invites the community to rethink its relationship with monuments. See “Monuments to Motherhood” in Medical District Park, located in the heart of the Memphis Medical District. Did you know this project is only one example of the collaborative way UrbanArt Commssion intertwines creativity and community? Listen for ways you can play a role in public art selection — no artistic experience required! Resources mentioned in this episode include: Molly Gochman Monuments to Motherhood podcast UrbanArt Commission Previous conversation with Lakeshia Edwards can be found here The Ukrainian Museum exhibit from Molly Gochman The Red Sand Project by Molly Gochman Monuments to Motherhood opening in Memphis Memphis Medical District Collaborative Health Sciences Park renamed Medical District Park Medical District Park Public art process A Confederate General's Remains Are Being Moved Out Of Memphis (NPR) Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike Art in Memphis International Airport This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

TEDx amplifies ideas worth sharing, and TEDxMemphis brings the big ideas coming out of Memphis to life on the stage! Today, we're sharing a few talks from the 2024 TEDxMemphis conference. We want to reiterate that each and every one of YOU has a unique idea that can spur innovation, create a dialogue, change the narrative, and champion causes.... but first.. you have to share that idea. Bill Seely's 2024 TEDxMemphis talk The power of school spirit Jil Jordan Greene's 2024 TEDxMemphis talk The Great Breakup: The real reason women are leaving their jobs McKinsey & Company's Women at Work Study Dwayne Jones' 2024 TEDxMemphis talk The tiny home revolution for affordable living Elliot Noss' 2024 TEDxMemphis talk How the internet can shape a city This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Why should organizations place collaboration above competition? Today we’re having a conversation about what can happen when organizations put the community first. Tonya Bradley-Parker (MIFA) and Megan Williams (Regional One Health) share how they collaborate and innovate to create sustainable solutions for the Mid-South. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Meals on Wheels MIFA MIFA’s Plus One program MLGW Regional One Health Complex Care Program at Regional One Health Elvis Presley Trauma Center at Regional One Health Firefighters Burn Center Sheldon B. Korones Newborn Center High-Risk Obstetrics Program at Regional One Health Aging Commission of the Mid-South Assisi Foundation International Council of Nurses with BBC — Caring with Courage 2024 Innovation Award Winner: One Health MIPhone Buddy and Clara's Companion Tablets with MIFA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Regional One Health Foundation Involvement with Regional One Health Foundation Spring for a Meal with MIFA This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

How does conservation impact both today and the future? The state of Tennessee has a wealth of natural assets, and in today’s conversation, we’re learning about a recent investment that organizations at the state level made in West Tennessee to designate a new state forest just outside of Memphis. This exciting new project shines a light on the need for breadth and depth of collaboration to power progress at all levels, and we’re excited to share what this new level of investment means for Memphians! Today we’re learning more about Wolf River State Forest, Tennessee’s 16th state forest that will open later this year. Our guests today will share the need for conservation on a local and state level, as well as highlight the natural resources and biodiversity of the great state of Tennessee. Resources mentioned in this episode include: The Conservation Fund Wolf River State Forest Wolf River Conservancy The Wolf River Ghost River NAWCA Grants Wolf River Greenway TN Department of Environment and Conservation Conservation Easement S4E44 with Agricenter International and University of Memphis' ACRE program S3E49 with Ducks Unlimited TN Wildlife Resource Agency Dept of Agriculture Ames AgResearch and Education Center Protect Our Aquifer Memphis Sands Aquifer "Recharge Zone" This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

How do parks (and other shared spaces) make a city more connected and magnetic? In today's conversation, we're hear a conversation-from-the-stage about the nuances of SMART cities and how Memphis' enviable ecosystem of public spaces edges out the competition. In this episode, you'll hear from: Jamal Bodie of Bloom Memphis, Nick Walker of Memphis Parks, Chandell Ryan of Downtown Memphis Commission, Billy Orgle of Tower Ventures, moderator, Barbara Hyde of The Hyde Family Foundation. Resources mentioned in this episode include: New Memphis events Hyde Family Foundation Tower Ventures Downtown Memphis Commission Memphis Parks Bloom Memphis Tom Lee Park Memphis Parks CAPRA Accreditation This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

How can ideas transform the way people interact? Today we’re exploring what it means to create social change. Yesterday was MLK Day, a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As such, we felt it was a fitting time to reflect on ideas that, at their core, transform individuals and community. Resources mentioned in this episode include: National Civil Rights Museum King Day celebrations Chris Street's TEDxMemphis Talk titled "Listen for a change " Playback Memphis View all 2024 TEDxMemphis talks here John Dunavant's TEDxMemphis talk titled "How to maximize your social impact" Washington National Cathedral Jacob Riis, who used photography as an agent of social reform Dr. Andrea Jacobo's TEDxMemphis talk titled "How collective grief kickstarts social change " Dr. Tequilla Brownie's TEDxMemphis talk titled "If college is the answer, what is the question?" Dr. SunAh Laybourn's TEDxMemphis talk titled "How Korean adoptees struggle to find belonging" This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Can your ideas create a brighter future for Memphis? In this conversation with Jessica Lotz (Innovate Memphis) and Antonio Adams (City of Memphis) we explore how Memphis is leading in innovation and how individual talent is note only seen but celebrated in creating a more prosperous future for the city. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Innovate Memphis Previous conversation with Innovate Memphis can be found here and here City of Memphis Using AI and Smart City Technology at the 2024 City Hackathon Memphis and Shelby County's Smart Memphis Plan Blue Suede Networks citywide fiber Fall 2024 City Hackathon and impact MemTech Lunch on January 29, 2025 GiveCamp from February 21-23, 2025 This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Do you know the areas in which the Memphis medical field is a leading innovator in lifesaving research being used across the globe? If your answer was “childhood cancer,” you are correct...but only partially! Dr. Michelle Taylor (Shelby County Health Department) and Elizabeth Propst (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital) join us for a conversation to expand our understanding of the global innovations in public health that are needed to shape healthy communities and how those connect to Memphis and the Mid-South. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Connect to Protect (C2P) End HIV 901 St. Jude Children's Research's HIV Program Shelby County Health Department The Memphis Flyer's August 2024 article about HIV/Syphilis surge The Daily Memphian's July 2024 article about HIV/Syphilis surge Hope House Friends for All Memphis Partnership to End AIDS Status (PEAS) CHOICES Tennessee General Assembly 2012 "Gateway Law" Planned Parenthood Community Care Fairs This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

"You borrow things from your neighbors, and the library is everyone's neighbor. We lend you our books, our space; why not lend other stuff, too?" They say don’t judge a book by the cover, but what about libraries? Memphis is full of unique libraries that create access and opportunity, not only for knowledge, but experiences. Today we’re chatting with Anthony Lucatelli and Jenna Pertl of Memphis Public Libraries to share about the access made possible through collaboration, specifically their Library of Things. It's a perfect (warm!) outing for all Memphians this winter break! Resources mentioned in this episode include: Memphis Public Libraries Library of Things Seed Library Cloud901 Teen Learning Lab Youth Action Council BRIDGES Leadership at Every Age Language Learning at Memphis Public Libraries Cossitt Library LINC 2-1-1 Memphis Library Foundation Friends of the Library Memphis Area Legal Services Memphis and Shelby County Room This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

How do you continue to grow what you know? With 96 acres, 30 specialty gardens, and a tropical plant house that opened earlier this year, Memphis Botanic Garden offers the people of all ages and interests opportunities for education, relaxation, and connection. Olivia Wall and Gina Harris drop by to share the role the gardens play in experiential learning for all, all year long. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) Holiday Wonders at Memphis Botanic Garden MBG Specialty Gardens Youth Education and Tropical Plant House Live at the Garden This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.