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Writer Billups Allen joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Tara M. Stringfellow talks about the new paperback edition of her novel, “Memphis,” which she’ll be signing at Novel bookstore Tuesday, March 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Ward Archer joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about just some of the projects and companies he’s involved in in Memphis, from Protect Our Aquifer to Archer Records to Contemporary Media.  

The executive director of the Memphis Black Arts Alliance, Lar’Juanette Williams joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about her incredible range of experiences in the arts and beyond.

Hamlett Dobbins, a remarkable painter who lives here in Memphis, joined me on The Sidebar to talk about the work he does. 

The Memphis artist joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about his art, immersive worlds, the Mid-South Coliseum and how maybe – just maybe – the artists’ collaborative Live From Memphis could return.

One of the original owners of The Beauty Shop and now owner of Bar Keough and Cafe Keough talks about belly dancers, his love of chickens and the sweet, wonderful smell of burnt rosemary.

The writer David Williams talks about his second novel, his writing process, and his 30 years as a reporter and editor at The Commercial Appeal on this week’s episode of The Sidebar with Eric Barnes.

Mike Allen, the Botanic Garden’s executive director, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about all the different aspects of the Botanic Garden and the plans for expansion.

A conversation with John Bass, the director of the Mike Curb Institute of Music at Rhodes College.

The Daily Memphian's new columnist joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Jennifer Balink, executive director of the nonprofit Kindred Place, which provides support and counseling to parents and families, talks about the dramatically changing attitudes about counseling and mental health over the years – changes that were accelerated during the pandemic. 

The performer joins New Ballet CEO Katie Smythe and Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Caramelized was once just focused on food. But now it has become something much bigger.

For people who’ve been in publishing in Memphis for many years, there are generally two family trees: The people who came through The Commercial Appeal and the people who came through one of Bob Towery’s companies.

For people who’ve been in publishing in Memphis for many years, there are generally two family trees: The people who came through The Commercial Appeal and the people who came through one of Bob Towery’s companies.

The executive director of Iris Collective, Rebecca Arendt, talks about the evolution of Iris, the new season of performances, and her firm belief that “everyone can learn to sing.”

The head of the arts festival joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

From The Magic Kids to knocking on doors to get out the vote, Bennett Foster talks about balancing a love of a songwriting and work on social and political issues.

Elizabeth Cawein of Music Export Memphis joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.