Memphis REDi graduates inaugural class of women, minority developers
The goal of the program is to increase the number of minority and women developers locally.
Elle Perry
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December 2019
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Metro Whitehaven Library to unveil Teen Innovation Center
International Paper funded the new center.
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Real Estate Board of Adjustment rejects Orange Mound crematorium
Nearly 50 people submitted opposition letters to the proposed crematorium and more than 50 showed up in opposition at the meeting Dec. 18.
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South Memphis Retired educator plans retail project on Lamar
Calvin Lacy said he is working to get a 501(c)3 for his organization, The Lacy Foundation, which would be housed at 1657 Lamar. Its mission is to elevate the community both intellectually and economically.
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Real Estate Landmarks Commission approves Lamar construction
Calvin Lacy applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness for his project in the Rozelle-Annesdale Historic District on Lamar Avenue.
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Downtown DittyTV opening Downtown store, planning more locations
Memphis-based Americana and roots music network, DittyTV, has purchased the building next door to its Downtown office, with plans for a store. The network has more store locations planned.
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Performing Arts Memphis native Mark Chambers returns for one-man Truman Capote play
Memphis native Mark Chambers has returned to Memphis for a run of the one-man play "Tru," about writer Truman Capote. "Tru" is presented by Cloud9Memphis, a local theater company telling the stories of those 55-and-up.
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January 2020
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Breaking News
South MemphisMemphis Grindhouse: A coffee with a cause
After unsuccessful attempts to open a brick-and-mortar coffee shop in Whitehaven, two Memphis men are now selling their coffee brand directly to consumers.
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Neighborhoods Day of Service coming to Whitehaven High
Help with everything from income taxes to dental screenings are among the 22 services to be offered.
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Downtown New public art, signs proposed for Downtown
The Downtown Review Board will consider public art and signage for a number of projects, including Wiseacre Brewing Co., a suffrage monument and Sugashack on Beale.
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South Memphis SCS opens $29 million, ‘21st Century Learning’ school
The new school merges the student populations of nearby schools Goodlett Elementary and Knight Road Elementary.
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South Memphis Southwest, TCAT talk workforce development with lawmakers
The event's purpose, according to Southwest president Tracy D. Hall, was to talk with elected officials about "what we do and what we need.”
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South Memphis Whitehaven High teacher receives national ‘Oscars of Teaching’ award
Since 1992, $1.7 million has been awarded to 69 educators in Tennessee via the Milken Educator Awards.
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South Memphis Orange Mound organizations working on business incubation, artist housing
“In Orange Mound, if you have space, you have power. Juice Orange Mound is about giving people power in Orange Mound,” the organization’s founder Britney Thornton said.
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Metro Graceland to host ‘General Hospital’ fan celebration
Actors will share memories from the show, answer questions and sign autographs during the event.
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Metro Community Foundation grants $210,041 to local nonprofits
Each of the grantees must raise a dollar-for-dollar match for the funds.
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South Memphis ‘They’ve earned it’: Group raising $6 million for Whitehaven High STEM building
In 2018, the group of parents embarked on a courtyard renovation at White Station High School.
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South Memphis Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week returns for second year
Food at participating restaurants ranges from West African to smoothies and wraps.
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South Memphis Castalia Baptist hosting 15th college tour
Participating students will visit eight colleges in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
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South Memphis Task force continues work on plan to improve Orange Mound
The Orange Mound Initiative task force continued to define its plan to improve economic conditions in the neighborhood, and the transfer of Land Bank properties is seen an important early step.
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South Memphis Westwood residents get details on proposed oil pipeline
Landowners affected by the pipeline could expect an offer that is above fair market value, would still own the property and would have few restrictions, but could not build a permanent structure on the land.
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Breaking News
NeighborhoodsLocal chain opens Whitehaven’s first full-service restaurant in years
Whitehaven economic development officials have long bemoaned the fact that residents have to cross the Mississippi state line nearby to have a selection of dining places to choose from, taking those revenues and sales taxes with them.
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South Memphis Suga Mama SnoBalls lands in Whitehaven
Marci Clark establishes a storefront location for her food trailer in the Whitehaven community where she grew up.
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City of Memphis NAACP asks community for help with slain children’s funeral expenses
NAACP Memphis Branch board president Van Turner and concerned citizens call for an end to violence, financial support to bury three children killed this month in drive-by shootings.
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February 2020
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South Memphis Slingshot Memphis has new nonprofit partners
The selected organizations work in areas of the city ranging from Frayser to Hickory Hill.
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