Shannon in the News
Shannon Briggs
Cover Story: Crosstown Concourse's Underground ...

An estimated 3,000 people visit Crosstown Concourse each day, most of them working for or a customer, client or patient of one of the building’s tenants. There are also more than 260 apartments on the property as well as a high school that just opened its doors for its first class of 125 freshmen.

In addition to all the people who visit Crosstown daily since it opened in August 2017, there is also a steady stream of people showing up to do freelance assignments or to work remotely from their employer’s or home office.

Cover Story: Crosstown Concourse's Underground Economy (Part 2)
Shannon in the News
Shannon Briggs
Getting Started: Business advice for founders

Shannon Little left her job in marketing with the Huey's restaurant chain in Memphis to start her own solo marketing and social media venture. Such ventures at first glance might seem like a dime a dozen, leaving her with a task that had to be addressed before meeting with her first client.

She now handles marketing and social media efforts for several small businesses and is able to juggle all the tasks that go with that because she took the time to form a plan for herself at the very beginning.

"Define your target audience, your offerings and what value those offerings can bring to that audience," Little said, "My business became stronger, and my processes more streamlined, when I was able to define those terms."

Getting Started: Business advice for founders

Immersive Performance Experience Takes Over Historic Ashlar Hall

Immersive Performance Experience Takes Over Historic Ashlar Hall

There was a time in my life (high school) when I would try to get into places I wasn’t old enough to be in yet (the Memphis dance club, The Castle). Did I ever get to experience the historic mansion turned into Prince Mongo’s gothic playground back then? That’s neither here nor there (yep), but the building that’s formally known as Ashlar Hall holds a special place in my memory. It evokes an if-these-walls-could-talk curiosity and a sense that adventure and a little mischief lurk around each corner.

22 Memphis Events & Happenings: April 2019

22 Memphis Events & Happenings: April 2019

Welcome to April in Memphis — the month of spring sunshine, blooming blossoms and plenty of ways to celebrate! We love this month for its focus on philanthropy, fitness and, of course, delectable food and beer festivals. Here are our top picks for fun-filled days in the Bluff City this April!

2019 Memphis Springs Events Guide

2019 Memphis Springs Events Guide

I love that there’s something for everyone on this big list – families, music lovers, art aficionados, sports fans, outdoors enthusiasts, foodies. Plus, there are plenty of free and affordable things to do in Memphis we’ve included here.

GOODworks: East Buntyn Art Walk

GOODworks: East Buntyn Art Walk

Each spring, the East Buntyn ArtWalk celebrates local artists, musicians and food trucks with an amazing open-air bazaar of galleries set up in the front yards and porches of the historic east Memphis neighborhood. Visit and engage with local artists while enjoying the hospitality of East Buntyn residents.

Friday Lunch Idea: 10 Places To Eat Seafood In Memphis During Lent

Friday Lunch Idea: 10 Places To Eat Seafood In Memphis During Lent

Whether you’re observing the no-red-meat-on-Fridays rule for Lent, or you’re just looking for some tasty lunch on Friday, here are ten restaurants in Memphis the serve up a seafood-friendly Friday lunch.

2019 AAC Championship Tournament Guide To Memphis

2019 AAC Championship Tournament Guide To Memphis

Are you a college basketball fan in town for the American Athletic Conference 2019 Championship Tournament? This article is just for you! Think of it as your handy dandy cheat sheet for what to do in Memphis, where to eat in Memphis, and how to enjoy your time in our fair city.

New Eats: Checking out Cousins Maine Lobster

New Eats: Checking out Cousins Maine Lobster

A word of advice for anyone who wants to get their lobster on: Start early. The lines at Cousins Maine Lobster are no joke, and unless you possess extraordinary patience, you need to be punctual. There are Facebook posts about people waiting three or more hours in line. You’ve been warned.

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