StoryBoard 30

Host Mark Fleischer sat down with Memphis radio legend Henry Nelson, to talk about his early days in radio and to hear about his passions for his work as director for the little miracle in Binghampton, the Carpenter Art Garden.

This week show host Mark Fleischer sat down with Cathy Wilson and Olivia Wall of Memphis College of Art to preview its final year as a Memphis institution, to talk about its history and its current and upcoming programs. Cathy is VP of Academic Affairs and Olivia is Coordinator of External Engagement.

As Memphis College of Art enters its final year, there is still plenty to look forward to, including the final Holiday Bazaar this fall.

Host Mark Fleischer sat down with Jana Larson, current chairperson for this year’s Home & Garden Tour, and Kathy Ferguson, a Central Gardens past-president and former tour chairperson, to chat about this year’s tour, which takes place on Sunday, September 8, 2019, from 1 to 6PM. It’s a wonderful event, presented annually by the Central Gardens Neighborhood Association. Listen in for this special sneak peek.

Host Mark Fleischer sat down with Chalkbeat TN journalists Caroline Bauman and Kathryn Palmer to discuss expectations for the new school year and Chalkbeat’s mission as a school news resource. And, a look back at some of the long term effects – both positive and not-so-positive – of the controversial legacy of forced school busing...

Host Mark Fleischer sat down with Juan Self and Jimmie Tucker, partners at Self + Tucker Architects, to talk about the historic restoration and revival of the landmark Universal Life Building, at the important crossroads of Danny Thomas Blvd and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

We sat down with Valentina Cochran and Chooch Pickard of ArchInc.* for a lively discussion on historic preservation, restoration and reuse, and about new construction that restores and honors a healthy, vibrant streetscape.

*ArchInc. has been a StoryBoard sponsor since our inception.

Ee sat down with Leslie Smith, the President and CEO of Epicenter Memphis, the entrepreneurial hub of Memphis. We talked about the recent evolution of the city’s entrepreneurial movement, having “patience for possibilities,” and how her experiences in Detroit helped her bring a new spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial support during this exciting time in Memphis.

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Dr. Teri McCann, founder of the Fairhaven Treatment Center, and one of her all-around dynamic associates, Donya Ahmadian, to discuss the sensitive issues of eating disorders and trauma.

For additional information on the subject, please find the Fairhaven Treatment Center at their website, https://www.fairhaventc.com

We sat down with John Zeanah, Director of the Memphis & Shelby County Division of Planning and Development, and Roshun Austin, President & CEO of The Works, Inc., and discussed the ground-up intentions of the Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan, the first city plan Memphis has initiated in almost 40 years.

To read more about the plan and the current schedule, visit the Memphis 3.0 website at https://www.memphis3point0.com

Host Mark Fleischer sat down with Ron Jewell, Halloran Centre VP of Operations, and Mark Edgar Stuart, Memphis musician and singer-songwriter, to discuss the exciting upcoming season at The Orpheum’s Halloran Centre for Performing Arts and Education.

Oh, and you won’t want to miss this: during the show, Mr. Jewell brought out a special guest, known in these parts by the moniker Mark Twain.