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<strong>Country musician Steven Cade presented a signed guitar to Salvation Army's Purdue Center of Hope on Saturday June 25, 2022.</strong> (Ziggy Mack/The Dailly Memphian)Metro

Giving Guitars tour visits Purdue Center of Hope

Country music singer Steven Cade, who formerly experienced homelessness himself, presented the instrument for residents of the shelter to enjoy.

By Alicia Davidson June 25, 2022
Metro

Junior Achievement president revitalizes Memphis entrepreneur program

Leigh Mansberg has unleashed her own entrepreneurial bent to reshape the way JA works, digging down to formularize the can-do energy that was the air she breathed growing up.

By Jane Roberts June 20, 2022
North Memphis

Douglass’ Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival kicks off

Juneteenth Douglass Freedom & Heritage Festival kicked off Friday in Douglass Park with yoga, face painting, book giveaways, a petting zoo and more. 

By Daja E. Henry June 17, 2022
Update Neighborhoods

Local developer to build 12 homes, increase area value by $1 million

Developer Dwayne A. Jones is primarily known for building tiny homes.

By Daja E. Henry June 15, 2022

  • North Memphis

    ‘We didn’t ask for this,’ Frayser residents say about Memphis 3.0 plans

    A couple dozen Frayser stakeholders gathered at Pursuit of God Church Wednesday evening to hear plans for their neighborhood that they say do not include them. 

    By Daja E. Henry June 16, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    City to host grand opening for Ed Rice Community Center

    The center underwent an $8.4 million renovation that took almost two years since the old building was demolished in August 2020. 

    By Daja E. Henry June 02, 2022
  • North Memphis

    North Memphis group to restart monthly mobile food pantry

    With growing inflation putting financial pressure on the Douglass community, a group is hosting a mobile food pantry Saturday, June 4.

    By Daja E. Henry May 31, 2022
  • Subscribers only North Memphis

    Roshun Austin collecting awards for her Klondike-sized dreams

    She and her investors have bought up 400 lots in the North Memphis neighborhood and are ready to build a community where Black people can build wealth in their homes. 

    By Jane Roberts May 24, 2022
  • News and Features

    Another ‘Flame’ opens in Memphis and be warned, it’s hot

    “We only serve spicy,” said Flame MaLaTang manager William Weng of the new pop-up in the Viet Hoa Food Market at 40 N. Cleveland St.

    By Jordan Arellano May 21, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Vacant lot cultivated into tranquility park for New Chicago neighborhood

    In a ceremony Friday, the Community Redevelopment Agency presented residents with plaques that they placed at the foot of their chosen tree.

    By Daja E. Henry May 20, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Community groups to host May Day at Northside High building

    Klondike Smokey City Community Development Corporation, The Works, Inc. and Neighborhood Preservation, Inc. will host a May Day Saturday at Northside High School. 

    By Daja E. Henry May 18, 2022
  • Business

    Groove On-Demand Downtown ride share service gains popularity

    Ridership is booming at Groove On-Demand, which serves about 1,500 passengers a month with shuttle rides throughout Downtown and the Medical District. 

    By Rob Moore May 16, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Douglass Juneteenth art auction postponed

    Douglass’ Juneteenth art auction has been postponed due to COVID-19. However, the festival is still set for Father’s Day weekend.

    By Daja E. Henry May 13, 2022
  • North Memphis

    North Memphis farm to host community fundraiser

    Black Seeds Urban Farms’ event will feature music performances from local artists and food from vendors like Sun of a Vegan and Street Kitchen. 

    By Daja E. Henry May 13, 2022
  • Business

    LUCB approves 2 warehouse projects, totaling over one million square footage

    Atlanta-based Robinson Weeks plans to build two warehouses in southeast Memphis, and Indianapolis-based Scannell Properties is set to build two warehouses in northeast Memphis. 

    By Neil Strebig May 12, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Douglass Juneteenth festival showcases local artists

    An art contest is one of the highlights of The Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival in the Douglass neighborhood. This year’s theme is United States Colored Troops, honoring Black men who served in the military during the Civil War.

    By Daja E. Henry May 09, 2022
  • Business

    Youth in Business Workshop gives students a look inside entrepreneurship

    In each workshop, youth received the necessary information to start, manage and operate their own business through interactive lectures and hands-on experience. 

    By Alicia Davidson May 08, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Douglass group distributes food with mobile pantry

    Volunteers, all people who have grown up in the North Memphis neighborhood, packed each car with 14 days’ worth of groceries for a family of four. 

    By Daja E. Henry May 07, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Third Better Community Summit planned in North Memphis

    The upcoming June 4 summit will provide a space for members of affected communities to meet with and seek resources from from clergy leaders, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement and government agencies. 

    By Julia Baker May 04, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Artist draws on urban farm for Mother’s Day watercolor workshop

    The farm was started by Memphis firefighter Bobby Rich, whose knowledge makes him akin to a walking plant encyclopedia. 

    By Daja E. Henry May 05, 2022
  • Business

    Muggin’ Coffeehouse to open new location this fall

    Muggin’ Coffeehouse to open second location near “game-changer” homes in Uptown. 

    By Christin Yates April 25, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Adventure park could be the latest investment in Frayser

    The Links at Davy Crockett may see a new future after Mayor Jim Strickland proposed the creation of an outdoor adventure park in its place in his budget presentation before the city council. 

    By Daja E. Henry April 24, 2022
  • Metro

    Memphis Allies honors moms who’ve lost children to gun violence

    The organization is hosting a free MAMA’s (Memphis Allies Mother’s Appreciation) Day lunch Saturday at Legacy Impact Community Resource Center, 2285 Frayser Blvd., from noon to 2 p.m. 

    By Julia Baker April 23, 2022
  • Education

    Manassas alumni brunch returns for 27th year after two-year hiatus

    The event will be held Sat, April 2 at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn located at 3700 Central Avenue. 

    By Jasmine McCraven March 30, 2022
  • Business

    Soul & Spirits to move forward with beer garden

    The craft brewery will install a temporary patio this spring with plans for a permanent installation for future use. 

    By Neil Strebig March 24, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Frayser center to make an ‘impact’

    The center in Frayser will bring multiple benefits to the community for everyone from youths to veterans to seniors.

    By Julia Baker March 04, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Watch: Remake of Northside High seeks broader impact for Klondike

    Planners hope the transformation of the old Northside High School building into a mixed-use development will rekindle a sense of community in the Klondike section of North Memphis. 

    By Bill Dries February 26, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Blight Authority of Memphis director steps down

    Steve Lockwood, who led the Frayser Community Development Corp. until his retirement in 2020, will serve as interim director.

    By Julia Baker February 22, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Public housing relocations rankle Uptown developer

    “I built those houses,” said Henry Turley. “There’s nothing wrong with those houses that should cause the residents to have to move out.”

    By David Waters February 18, 2022

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