MicroMemphis
I was a reporter for MicroMemphis, which is a hyperlocal online news hub for the University of Memphis. It covered both the University District and Cooper-Young in Memphis. I covered business stories throughout Cooper-Young, some of which are posted below. All of these stories I researched and photographed. View the complete MicroMemphis site at www.micromemphis.com
Cooper-Young Proposes Design for New Parking Garage
The Cooper-Young Community Association held a meeting with residents to talk about the possibility of a new parking structure to be built in the heart of the neighborhood. Greg Darden of Structured Parking Solutions fielded a variety of questions from the residents during the meeting. Read more here.
Imagine Vegan Finds New Home
Cooper-Young's all-vegan eatery will not be moving far. In fact they will be staying right down the street from their old location. Owner Adam Jeffrey explains the relocation of his animal-friendly restaurant. See the full article here.
Midtown Market Gets a Makeover
It's a small store that's going through some big changes. Midtown Market is not only remodeling and updating the store inside and out, but also redoing the way it does business. New store owner Kevin Park and his family are transforming an outdated convenience store into a cleaner, more upscale market. Get the full details here.
Java Cabana Stakes Out Grounds in C-Y for 20 Years
This is not your normal, everyday coffee house. It's full of rich history, as well as hot cups of joe. It's one of the city's oldest coffee shops, and has a tradition that still lives today. Mary Burns talks about the times past, and ahead. Read the article here.
The Daily Helmsman
I was a sports reporter for The Daily Helmsman, which is the independent student newspaper at The University of Memphis. I covered all sports on campus for stories which I investigated and reported. View the full site at www.thedailyhelmsman.com
Big opportunities arise for Tigers in Big East
The announcement that the University of Memphis would be leaving Conference USA for the Big East brought many opportunities for the Tigers beginning in the fall of 2013. The chance for Memphis to be a nationally respected powerhouse was in reach. Get the details here.
Volleyball team ready for take off in Rocket Classic
The Memphis Volleyball team was on a long break in their season, and was preparing for their next tournament in Toledo, OH. See the full article here
Women's soccer looks to move up
The Lady Tigers came off an undefeated season just a year ago, and were looking forward to the 2012-2013 season. Even though they would lose a lot of talented players to graduation, and some current players were participating in international competition. Read the story here.