There are 18 article(s) tagged Binghampton:

• March 2020

  • Executive director retiring from Carpenter Art Garden

    The current director of programs and outreach will take over in May at the Binghampton nonprofit that serves youths in a variety of capacities. 

    By Omer Yusuf March 10, 2020

• February 2020

  • Black-owned dance company could have moved from Binghampton

    Collage Dance Collective's new facility on the intersection of Sam Cooper Boulevard and Tillman Street will be 10 times the size of its current location on Broad Avenue.  

    By Omer Yusuf February 29, 2020

  • Binghampton’s Promise

    Part three of a three-part series from the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis
    
    The Pride of Binghampton: The success of Binghampton's bold 30-year development plan hinges on its remarkable nonprofit and faith-based support system.

    By David Waters February 14, 2020

• January 2020

  • Caritas Christmas lunch brings community together

    Interim executive director Kristin McMillin wanted to create a Christmas lunch to give more people access to a hot meal and a larger community to share it with.

    By Omer Yusuf January 01, 2020

• December 2019

  • The Early Word: A big win for Memphis, Nashville problems and Kafka

    Good morning; it’s Monday, Dec. 30, and welcome back to The Early Word. In the final 48 of the year, we're focused on FedEx, football and Three 6. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 30, 2019

  • Binghampton residents hope community land trust will keep housing affordable

    The Binghampton Community Land Trust has taken possession of a house that has essentially turned into a "treehouse" and plans to demolish and rebuild it for a future homeowner. 

    By Omer Yusuf December 29, 2019

  • Binghampton weekend events provide holiday shopping options

    The Broad Avenue Arts District and Carpenter Art Garden are holding holiday shopping events during the first weekend of December. 

    By Omer Yusuf December 04, 2019

  • Carpenter Art Garden teens paint faces and dreams of Binghampton

    The murals are a reflection of different perspectives of how people perceive Binghampton and what they want it to become. 

    By Omer Yusuf December 02, 2019

• November 2019

  • New Binghampton sports complex to be named after Claude Humphrey

    The $600,000 facility, the first in Binghampton, is set to open next summer. 

    By Omer Yusuf November 22, 2019

• October 2019

  • Binghampton’s Promise

    Part one of a three-part series from the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis

    The 100-year-old neighborhood in the middle of Memphis always seems to be under construction and duress, but the people who live and work there still believe in its promise.

    By David Waters October 23, 2019

  • Binghampton’s Promise

    Part two of a three-part series from the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis

    A TIF Grows in Binghampton: Residents have invested their lives in Binghampton, and they want a say in how their property taxes are reinvested in their neighborhood.

    By David Waters October 23, 2019

  • Binghampton residents discuss impact of Tillman Cove

    About 25 people met in Binghampton recently to discuss questions and concerns they had about the Tillman Cove development. 

    By Omer Yusuf October 20, 2019

  • Collage Dance Collective grows by leaps and bounds

    Collage Dance Collective kicks off its 10th anniversary season this fall, and those in the company hope to accomplish even more in the years to come. 

    By Omer Yusuf October 10, 2019

• September 2019

  • Tillman Cove apartments demolition begins

    The eight-acre site in Binghampton was one of the first blight emergencies faced by the administration of Mayor Jim Strickland, sitting vacant for three years. Once the brick single-story units are demolished, Elmington Capital of Nashville will build new, affordable housing.

    By Bill Dries September 11, 2019

• February 2019

  • Society Skatepark a ‘collision of culture, of art and music’ in Memphis

    Three entrepreneurs devoted a year to rebuilding and remodeling the Binghampton warehouse that opened as Society Skatepark & Coffee in December. The space includes a retail store and coffee shop.

    By Cole Bradley February 25, 2019

• October 2018

  • Family opens side-by-side Binghampton businesses

    Lucas Trautman and Kristin Fox-Trautman are redefining family business. 

    By Ashlei Williams October 12, 2018

  • Seize the day

    “Anytime you can move the needle on home ownership in Binghamton, it’s a good day. And today is a good day.”  

    By Mary C. McDonald October 11, 2018

• September 2018

  • Carpenter Art Garden continues to grow with ‘Aunt Lou’s House’ tutoring center

    Latanya Jones’ children have been coming to the Carpenter Art Garden “purple house” in the Binghampton neighborhood for years. Now in addition to the “purple house,” her children also will be able to go to the “turquoise house,” a new addition at the six-year-old Art Garden.

    By Yolanda Jones September 26, 2018