The Heart of Memphis LUX Creative

Steve Herrington served Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis in homeowner services following a career in the banking industry. After retirement, he enrolled at Memphis Theological Seminary to pursue a Master of Divinity degree. He joined us to talk about the work of Habitat for Humanity and ministering to the people of Memphis.

Josh is the Founder & Lead at Creative Works. After starting his design career in Seattle, he returned to his native Memphis to build brands for small businesses and nonprofits. In 2014, he founded Creative Works to focus on empowering creative people. He joined us to talk about the state of the creative industry in Memphis and beyond, and to reminisce about Adventure River. 

Learn more about Creative Works and their upcoming events at creativeworks.co.

Todd Richardson is the President of Crosstown Redevelopment Cooperative, a co-founder of Crosstown Arts, and a former professor of Art History, Criticism, and Conservation. He shared his story from childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi, to a PhD from Leiden University in the Netherlands, to the dream of redeveloping the Crosstown Concourse in Midtown Memphis.

Eric Martin is the founder and owner of Martin Music, and a native Memphian. He joined us to talk about his life and career in the Memphis music scene.

Diane Vescovo is a former federal Chief Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Tennesee. She's also a second generation native Memphian. She joined us to talk about her distinguished legal career and her love of our city.

Ryan Starr is the Senior Minister at Kingsway Christian Church. He is also a soccer official who regularly works NCAA and professional matches. He joined us to talk about his route from college athletics to ministry, and ultimately to the Memphis area.