Morris Park, an urban oasis, set for upgrades
“This really is a keystone that holds this whole neighborhood together,” City of Memphis Chief Operating Officer Doug McGowen said Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 at the groundbreaking for updates to Morris Park. St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral is visible in the background. (Rob Moore/Daily Memphian)
The green space near Poplar Avenue and Manassas Street serves as a gateway between the Medical District and Victorian Village, and as a haven for people experiencing homelessness.
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Rob Moore covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English from The University of Memphis.
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