There are 21 article(s) tagged North Memphis:

• September 2020

  • North Memphis restaurant ‘triple blessed’ during pandemic

    During the past six months, business at Waffle Mania on Peres Avenue has continued to remain strong and for the co-franchisee, that’s a “blessing.”

    By Omer Yusuf September 24, 2020

• August 2020

  • Memphis mask fundraising campaign helps on multiple fronts

    “Mask for Memphis” raised about $25,000 during the past four months and distributed 2,600 masks at multiple mask giveaway events in Raleigh, Frayser and other North Memphis neighborhoods. Masks provided through the fundraiser are washable and reusable.

    By Omer Yusuf August 30, 2020

• May 2020

  • Memphis Kindness Blog: Mike Conley donates to CodeCrew

    Former Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley donated to CodeCrew. The funds will help provide laptops and supplies for students who may need them for distance learning.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 20, 2020

  • Coronavirus live blog, May 4: Free testing set for Hickory Hill

    Christ Community Health Services is hosting free, drive-thru coronavirus testing from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 at Mendenhall Mall. No appointment is required and those seeking a test do not need to have COVID-19 symptoms.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 08, 2020

  • Coronavirus live blog, April 30: Watch interview with Ernie Mellor

    The president of the Memphis Restaurant Association joins Eric Barnes to talk about the heavy economic toll COVID-19 has had on local restaurants — and the difficulties restaurants face in reopening.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 08, 2020

• April 2020

  • North Memphis officials want to distribute free masks

    The goal of the “Masks for Memphis” fundraising campaign is to raise $25,000; purchase masks being sewn by individuals in the elected officials’ districts and distribute those masks for free to those in need.

    By Omer Yusuf April 30, 2020

• March 2020

  • North Memphis restaurant gives free breakfast to students

    Waffle Mania is giving out free breakfast to students and their families March 30 until April 3. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, co-franchisees of the North Memphis restaurant say it's doing well.

    By Omer Yusuf March 31, 2020

  • North Memphis officials seek state funding to help with COVID-19

    State Rep. Antonio Parkinson is seeking more state funding for unemployment benefits and food stamps to help the working poor during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    By Omer Yusuf March 16, 2020

• January 2020

  • On The Ground Podcast: What’s happening In North Memphis?

    High Ground editor Cole Bradley and publisher Emily Trenholm discuss the publication’s new focus on North Memphis neighborhoods with Deveney Perry from BLDG Memphis, who reports on what’s she’s learned in working with neighborhood stakeholders over the past two years.

    By High Ground News January 28, 2020

  • Salvation Army’s Purdue Center saved Memphis business owner’s life

    Venus Austin entered the Salvation Army’s Renewal Place program nearly 15 years ago. Today, she owns a hair salon 800 feet from the facility that she credits for changing her life. 

    By Omer Yusuf January 09, 2020

• December 2019

  • $4 million renovation underway at Salvation Army’s Purdue Center of Hope

    The renovations are expected to be complete by 2021 as the Salvation Army hopes to serve even more families in Memphis. 

    By Omer Yusuf December 27, 2019

  • North Memphis chemical plant wants to expand, seeks tax break

    Penn A Kem executives say a $2.8 million local tax break will help them convince their European holding company to invest in a $38.5 million expansion in Memphis. 

    By Tom Bailey December 18, 2019

  • Munson providing economic, educational services to N. Memphis

    Arieale Munson is a product of North Memphis. “A lot of people think if you come from the hood that you won’t make it out, but I’m a witness that you can."

    By Omer Yusuf December 16, 2019

• November 2019

  • Uptown TIF expansion includes 3 North Memphis neighborhoods

    The Uptown TIF expansion will include the New Chicago, Smokey City and Bickford neighborhoods. The expansion is set to go into effect Jan. 1. 

    By Omer Yusuf November 11, 2019

• October 2019

  • Uptown TIF expansion approved by Shelby County Commission

    The Shelby County Commission has approved on third and final reading an ordinance to grow the Uptown TIF district to include more communities in North Memphis.

    By Linda A. Moore October 07, 2019

  • Back taxes paid on Firestone plant site

    A private company has paid all back city and county property taxes on the main parcel of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. plant in North Memphis, indicating some possible movement toward new development on the long-dormant site.

    By Bill Dries, Tom Bailey October 02, 2019

• September 2019

  • County Commission votes to give Klondike-Smokey City CDC 150 vacant lots

    The Klondike-Smokey City CDC plans to hire local community members to maintain the lots, before moving forward with a development plan for the lots. 

    By Omer Yusuf September 24, 2019

  • Greer, Logan continue competition for District 1 City Council seat

    Incumbent Sherman Greer, Rhonda Logan and Dawn Bonner are vying for the Memphis City Council District 1 seat. 

    By Omer Yusuf September 19, 2019

• August 2019

  • Renovations begin on $15 million Harmony Plaza in Frayser

    The $15 million renovation project to turn a vacant building into a home for a Memphis charter school in Frayser is expected to take nine months. 

    By Omer Yusuf August 28, 2019

  • Girls Inc. Youth Farm hopes to grow more success in Frayser

    Since the youth farm opened in 2015, it has been run by female high school students ages 15 to 18. Girls Inc. is planning to expand its operations in Frayser to reach more girls.

    By Omer Yusuf August 27, 2019

  • Men’s Morning Huddle greets students with high-fives

    The Men’s Morning Huddle was a group started four years ago by co-organizers Cedric Brooks and DeVonté Payton to motivate and be role models for Memphis youth. 

    By Omer Yusuf August 13, 2019

• July 2019

  • Memphis Lift hires new chief of staff, sets goal for next year

    Memphis Lift announced the hiring of Rhoda Hickman as chief of staff July 19. The organization's goal is to "make the powerless parent powerful." 

    By Omer Yusuf July 29, 2019