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Vital Records Control Announces International Expansion to Further Customer-Centric Mission

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vital Records Control (VRC), an information management company headquartered in Memphis, TN, announced its international expansion today.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vital Records Control (VRC), an information management company headquartered in Memphis, TN, announced its international expansion today.
  • VRC has grown to become the third-largest records and information management company in the U.S, with over 100 facilities coast-to-coast.
  • Vital Records Control is a leader for records and information management services.
  • Trusted for over 30 years, Vital Records Control helps clients manage and govern their physical and digital information assets to reduce costs, mitigate risk, and improve productivity.

Mayor Welcomes Planet Wealth To Memphis

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Jim Strickland welcomes Greg Sossaman (CEO) and Dr. R. Jeffrey Cole (Chairman) as they usher in a slice of Silicon Valley to Memphis.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Jim Strickland welcomes Greg Sossaman (CEO) and Dr. R. Jeffrey Cole (Chairman) as they usher in a slice of Silicon Valley to Memphis.
  • We're excited to welcome Planet Wealth and extend our thanks to Greg, Jeff and the eighty Memphians for steering this opportunity our way."
  • "Our capital access platform empowers people to share and leverage their social capital and financial resources for the good of the group.By bringing together ideas that can be collectively pursued by the community, Planet Wealth will propel investment and development right here in Memphis.
  • Planet Wealth's highly anticipated worldwide funding round will be teed up at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational where the team and investors will gather.

The National Civil Rights Museum Celebrates 30-Year Milestone

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Memphis, TN, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty years ago, the National Civil Rights Museum became the first museum of its kind to chronicle the American civil rights history in America when it opened to the public July 4, 1991.

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  • Memphis, TN, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty years ago, the National Civil Rights Museum became the first museum of its kind to chronicle the American civil rights history in America when it opened to the public July 4, 1991.
  • The National Civil Rights Museum completed a $28 million renovation of its Lorraine exhibits in 2014 with interactives and enhancements that create a more powerful, transformative experience to immerse its visitors.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.
  • The Museum is steadfast in its mission to chronicle the American civil rights movement and tell the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights.

The National Civil Rights Museum Announces Date for the 30th Freedom Award

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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Memphis, TN, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum announced it will present its Freedom Award on Thursday, October 14, and with a new format.

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  • Memphis, TN, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum announced it will present its Freedom Award on Thursday, October 14, and with a new format.
  • This year is a double celebration with the 30thanniversary for both the museum and the Freedom Award.
  • This is a pivotal year for the Freedom Award, said Faith Morris, the museums Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer and Freedom Award Managing Director/Producer.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.

WHO WILL WIN THE NATION’S TOP HONOR FOR EXCELLENCE IN SUMMER PROGRAMS? NATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2021 NEW YORK LIFE FOUNDATION’S SUMMER LEARNING AWARD FINALISTS

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Friday, July 16, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC, July 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of National Summer Learning Week, the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is shining a spotlight on national models of summer learning excellence by announcing the summer learning program finalists for the New York Life Foundations Excellence in Summer Learning Award.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, July 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of National Summer Learning Week, the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is shining a spotlight on national models of summer learning excellence by announcing the summer learning program finalists for the New York Life Foundations Excellence in Summer Learning Award.
  • Explore Memphis Memphis Library (Memphis, Tennessee)
    Explore Memphis is a library-based summer program that focuses on addressing the summer slide, improving kindergarten readiness, and increasing student literacy rates.
  • Students also get to participate in engaging activities such as book clubs, cultural celebrations, writing workshops, and even escape rooms.
  • The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is the only national nonprofit exclusively focused on closing the achievement and opportunity gap by increasing access to high-quality summer learning opportunities.

THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM SELECTS RUSSELL WIGGINTON AS NEW PRESIDENT

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Memphis, TN, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a five-month national search, the National Civil Rights Museum has named Dr. Russell Wigginton as the museums next president.

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  • Memphis, TN, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a five-month national search, the National Civil Rights Museum has named Dr. Russell Wigginton as the museums next president.
  • I am honored to be chosen to serve as the President of the National Civil Rights Museum, said Wigginton.
  • Wigginton succeeds Terri Lee Freeman as museum president and will resign his museum board post to assume his new leadership role.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.

First Horizon Corporation to Participate in Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN) today announced that Chief Operating Officer, Anthony Restel, will participate at the Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference on June 16, 2021 at 9:30 am ET.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN) today announced that Chief Operating Officer, Anthony Restel, will participate at the Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference on June 16, 2021 at 9:30 am ET.
  • A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking information.
  • These factors are outlined in our most recent earnings press release and in more detail in our most current 10-Q and 10-K reports.
  • Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S.

First Horizon Corporation to Announce Financial Results and Host Conference Call on July 16

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE:FHN) plans to announce second quarter 2021 financial results on July 16, 2021.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE:FHN) plans to announce second quarter 2021 financial results on July 16, 2021.
  • A replay of the call will be available beginning at noon CT on July 16 until midnight CT on July 30.
  • To listen to the replay, dial 1-877-344-7529 (U.S. callers) or 1-412-317-0088 (international callers); the access code is 10156505.
  • Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S.

First Horizon Corporation to Participate in KBW Virtual US Regional Bank Leaders Conference

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer, Bryan Jordan, will participate at the KBW Virtual US Regional Bank Leaders Conference on June 7, 2021 at 12:15 pm ET.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer, Bryan Jordan, will participate at the KBW Virtual US Regional Bank Leaders Conference on June 7, 2021 at 12:15 pm ET.
  • A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking information.
  • Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S.
  • First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

National Nonprofit SoldierStrong, Dean Kamen Announce Launch of Operation Mobility Tour to Deliver 25 iBOTs to Veterans And Veterans Affairs Facilities Nationwide

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Kamen also made a commitment to donate 50 units to veterans and VA medical facilities throughout the tour and after its conclusion.

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  • Kamen also made a commitment to donate 50 units to veterans and VA medical facilities throughout the tour and after its conclusion.
  • Through SoldierStrongs partnership with Dean Kamen, our organization is humbled and honored to work with Mobius Mobility to deliver expanded access to this transformative technology.
  • Donations of these $30,000-a-piece, high-tech mobility devices will take place at 25 VA medical centers from coast-to-coast during the tour.
  • ; Memphis VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn.; St. Louis VA Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo.