Plans for old Melrose School excite neighbors
Historic building ‘a linchpin’ for Orange Mound community
The shuttered former site of Melrose School, seen on Jan. 21, 2021, has sat empty for more than 40 years. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Melrose School has been an anchor in Orange Mound for 83 years and will soon have a second life.
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Orange Mound Melrose High Mary Mitchell Mimi Phillips Paul Young Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland
Linda A. Moore
Linda A. Moore covers education, South Memphis and Whitehaven. A native of South Memphis, Linda has covered news in Memphis and Shelby County for more than 20 years and was formerly a reporter with The Commercial Appeal.
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