There are 9 article(s) tagged Michael O. Harris:

• August 2022

  • Blight Authority plans to acquire 30 properties per month

    Michael O. Harris is the new leader of the Blight Authority of Memphis and he has big plans to transform communities. 

    By Daja E. Henry August 10, 2022

• July 2022

  • Pinnacle Financial continues Whitehaven investment

    “We want to be a real partner in the community,” said Steve Swain, senior vice president and community lending manager for Pinnacle. “That includes creating a safe space, another resource where people can meet and bring in members of the underserved community.” 

    By Rob Moore July 17, 2022

  • Southland Mall struggles despite forthcoming developments

    On its grand opening date in 1966, Southland Mall created a three-hour traffic jam on U.S. 51 (now called Elvis Presley Boulevard). Now, on a recent afternoon, no more than two dozen cars speckled its parking lot.

    By Daja E. Henry July 01, 2022

• June 2022

  • Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week to align with Juneteenth

    The event returns with 11 businesses for its fourth annual celebration.

    By Daja E. Henry June 14, 2022

• February 2022

  • Whitehaven leaders discuss history, look to future

    Whitehaven is much more than Graceland, FedEx and the airport, with its rich history, independently owned businesses and a deep sense of pride – or “neighborhoodism” as one leader calls it.

    By Julia Baker February 20, 2022

• January 2022

  • Whitehaven businesses to receive funding for exterior improvements

    The $40,000 2022 Small Business Exterior Improvement Grant Fund, supported by the Memphis City Council Community Grant Program, will match up to $5,000 for commercial property owners in Whitehaven, allowing them to make high-quality exterior improvements to their buildings.

    By Julia Baker January 25, 2022

• December 2021

  • Neighborhood leaders oppose workforce housing project in Whitehaven

    Michael O. Harris of GWERC sent a letter of opposition to the City of Memphis regarding One Stop Housing LLC’s proposed project that would convert the former Red Roof Inn hotel on Elvis Presley to workforce housing.

    By Julia Baker December 06, 2021

• November 2021

  • About Town: What a week for Whitehaven

    This week was a busy one for Whitehaven as it wrapped up its appreciation week, Elvis Presley Boulevard received new Christmas ornaments, and a restaurant moved locations. 

    By Julia Baker November 26, 2021

• December 2020

  • Small business grants now available for Whitehaven businesses

    The Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corp. has money available to help Whitehaven small business that have been hurt by the coronavirus.

    By Linda A. Moore December 11, 2020