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

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• Ardent Studios

• Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me

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• 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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This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.