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<strong>Power Center Academy Elementary School received a $100,000 grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority.</strong> (Photo courtesy of Obsidian Public Relations)Neighborhoods

TVA grants $500,000 to Hickory Hill charter schools

A pair of local schools have benefitted from a total of $500,000 in grants distributed by the Tennessee Valley Authority focused on reducing energy waste.

By Daja E. Henry 16 hours ago
Spirit of Memphis

Having a ball: Brothers invite ‘moms, dads, uncles, grandmamas’ to play

Using neighborhood softball and kickball games, Westwood brothers Ahmad and Terence Wright hope to bring the community together through Sunday afternoon sports.

By Daja E. Henry May 16, 2022
South Memphis

Inside scoop: Ice cream shop opens in Whitehaven

After receiving a $15,000 grant from EDGE, Kaye’s Pints & Scoops has opened at 2089 Winchester Road in Whitehaven, where the owners craft ice creams made with locally sourced ingredients.

By Neil Strebig May 15, 2022
South Memphis

‘Bus Day’ demonstrators ask MATA riders for feedback

Stop Poverty with Policy is hosting a community forum and picnic for Memphis Area Transit Authority public transit riders.

By Daja E. Henry May 13, 2022

  • Neighborhoods

    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
  • South Memphis

    Gaston Community Center undergoing $3.4 million renovation

    The oldest community center in the city is closing for about 10 months as crews renovate the South Memphis structure to provide services to that neighborhood.

    By Daja E. Henry May 09, 2022
  • Education

    New LeMoyne-Owen College President Vernell Bennett-Fairs finally inaugurated

    Delayed by the pandemic, LeMoyne-Owen College’s new president Vernell Bennett-Fairs was finally inaugurated this week, highlighting the college’s history while highlighting her vision to carry it into the future.

    By Daja E. Henry May 06, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

    Shelby County to build transitional housing for ex-offenders

    The county began demolition of a house next to the Office of Reentry Monday, April 25, and will soon begin construction.

    By Julia Baker May 05, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    LeMoyne-Owen College to celebrate presidential inauguration Friday

    LeMoyne-Owen College is celebrating its new president Vernell Bennett-Fairs with a series of events this week. The president’s investiture was delayed more than a year by COVID-19.

    By Daja E. Henry May 04, 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
  • Elections

    County election candidates mingle with Whitehaven voters

    Political candidates and Whitehaven community leaders met Wednesday night to discuss the area’s needs as the May 3 primaries approach. 

    By Daja E. Henry April 28, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Whitehaven community groups postpone cleanup

    A cleanup effort in Whitehaven scheduled for this weekend has been rescheduled to next month because of the threat of bad weather this weekend.

    By Daja E. Henry April 27, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    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
  • South Memphis

    Coro Lake residents split on proposed senior living development

    Folks in the Southwest Memphis neighborhood have differing opinions about Gerald Robinson’s proposed senior-living development. But they agree on one thing: They’re against his planned four-story apartment building.

    By Daja E. Henry April 07, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Street being renamed for James Alexander of The Bar-Kays

    Located near the Stax Records studios where the the soul-funk collective recorded, Stafford Avenue is scheduled to get a new name on April 24: James E. Alexander Avenue.

    By The Associated Press April 03, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Ideas for former drive-in include large park or business hub

    Local leaders and members of the Westwood community met Thursday evening to discuss the future of the Southwest Twin drive-in.

    By Alicia Davidson March 25, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council questions Soulsville TIF

    Several Memphis City Council members said Tuesday, March 22, they don’t think it is large enough or generates enough property tax increment to get much going in terms of economic development in the Soulsville area.

    By Bill Dries March 23, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Neighborhood leaders to discuss plans for former drive-in

    Uplift Westwood CDC, along with City of Memphis staff, is hosting a meeting Thursday, March 24, to discuss plans for the old drive-in property in Westwood that was recently purchased by the city.

    By Alicia Davidson March 22, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    Watch: Leaders of Whitehaven comeback talk different path to prosperity

    The head of the Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corporation and the founder of the I Love Whitehaven effort talk on Behind The Headlines about economic and business development.

    By Bill Dries March 19, 2022
  • Subscribers only Spirit of Memphis

    South City Museum to preserve neighborhood’s rich history

    By the summer of 2024, the South City Museum & Cultural Center will celebrate the people and landmarks of the Historic South Memphis area.

    By Julia Baker April 07, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    LeMoyne-Owen College celebrates 160 years

    “The history of this institution is pivotal to the Black history of Memphis,” Michaela Thomas, a graduating senior who serves as the current Miss LeMoyne-Owen College, said of Memphis’ only HBCU.

    By Daja E. Henry March 11, 2022
  • Subscribers only Spirit of Memphis

    Teach for America alum gives Orange Mound some juice

    Over the past several years, Britney Thornton has emerged as a leader through her work with the homeless and the underserved.

    By Julia Baker February 28, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    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
  • Neighborhoods

    Memphis Parks to make a splash in North Memphis, Orange Mound

    Children will be able to play with 26 interactive spray toys, some shaped like leaves and sprouts and others shaped like garden bugs and snails, while learning about motor skills, water safety, socialization and cause and effect. 

    By Julia Baker February 16, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Alcy Ball neighborhood group helps pave the way to homeownership

    The community development corporation bought and fixed up a home, incorporating it into its tenant savings program to help a resident save for a future home purchase.

    By Julia Baker February 15, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Ice storm damage leaves lower-income residents ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’

    Memphians who live below the poverty line were left without the ability to pay for damages, hotel stays and the replacement of groceries following the winter storm Thursday, Feb. 3. 

    By Julia Baker February 11, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Orange Mound Task Force pushes to reopen homeless shelter

    The Orange Mound Task Force called on local government, business owners and community members for help bringing Juice Orange Mound’s homeless shelter up to code so it can reopen. 

    By Julia Baker February 10, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Better Community Summit to address violent crime

    The summit is one of five community summits Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Murphy, the Memphis Police Department and community leaders are taking part in to reduce violent crime in the city.

    By Yolanda Jones February 09, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    DeSoto road projects could improve access to Memphis

    Two DeSoto County road projects will help not only traffic flow in Olive Branch and Southaven but also eliminate congestion problems.

    By Toni Lepeska February 07, 2022

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