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    ‘Taking it to the streets:’ Memphis Chamber tours Orange Mound

    The stop in one of the first communities in the nation built by and for African Americans is part of a series of listening tours the Greater Memphis Chamber is holding. 

    By Daja E. Henry July 16, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Historic cemetery brings burial data to life

    Elmwood has begun the process of digitizing the 170-year-old cemetery’s records. Burial locations, obituary information and photos will be among the information the public will be able to access on their computers or smartphones.

    By Alicia Davidson July 04, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Community celebrates Byhalia Pipeline cancellation one year later

    After the Byhalia Pipeline project was canceled on July 2, 2021, the residents who opposed it met at Alonzo Weaver Park for a celebration. A year later, they returned to the same spot to mark the occasion once again. 

    By Keely Brewer July 22, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Southland Mall struggles despite forthcoming developments

    On its grand opening date in 1966, Southland Mall created a three-hour traffic jam on U.S. 51 (now called Elvis Presley Boulevard). Now, on a recent afternoon, no more than two dozen cars speckled its parking lot.

    By Daja E. Henry July 01, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Whitehaven Library to host Teen Summit ‘to let them know there is hope’

    Teens across the city are invited to the Whitehaven Library Saturday, June 25, from noon to 4 p.m. for a Teen Summit hosted by Soldier, LLC.

    By Daja E. Henry June 22, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Whitehaven primary care provider striving to be more than a clinic

    Oak Street Health in Whitehaven provides care and social supports for adults on Medicare.

    By Daja E. Henry June 22, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Gala celebrates Juneteenth in style

    With eyes on the future while nodding to the past, the Black arts organization Tone gets glamorous before Sunday’s ‘Family Reunion’ in Orange Mound.

    By Carmen Darden June 11, 2024
  • 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
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Final Escape program eases reentry after incarceration

    Ex-offenders, families, friends and the district attorney celebrate the one-year anniversary of Life Together’s Final Escape program at Temple Church of God in Christ.

    By Alicia Davidson June 13, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week to align with Juneteenth

    The event returns with 11 businesses for its fourth annual celebration.

    By Daja E. Henry June 14, 2022
  • Editor's Pick City of Memphis

    Rubbish to rubber: Trail project recycles 24,000+ illegally dumped tires

    A Tennessee State Parks employee used the materials to create a walking and biking trail at T.O. Fuller State Park. 

    By Keely Brewer June 12, 2022
  • Public Safety

    ‘We all bleed red': South Memphis community rallies for unity walk against gun violence

    “When I saw my child lying on the ground that night, I promised myself I would do whatever I needed to make sure other parents never had to go through what I went through.”

    By Alicia Davidson June 04, 2022
  • Visual Arts

    Meet Tony Hawkins, the Westwood artist giving back through public art

    Westwood artist Tony Hawkins, a product of the southwest Memphis neighborhood, will paint a mural in Westwood to convey the significance of his community. 

    By Daja E. Henry May 31, 2022
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Whitten Brothers long part of nuts, bolts of Orange Mound

    A third-generation local business that has grown and changed with the times perhaps faces an uncertain future, despite a number of large investments in the neighborhood around it. 

    By Jane Roberts June 02, 2022
  • Education

    A $6.2 million STEM center in Whitehaven receives increased support

    A $150,000 pledge has moved the funding of a STEM center at Whitehaven High School closer to its $6.2 million goal.

    By Daja E. Henry May 29, 2022
  • Premium Real Estate

    After more than 10 years vacant, Parkway Village apts. reopen as model housing

    After a two-year renovation totaling $19 million, all 558 units of the complex are renovated and ready for occupancy.

    By Alicia Davidson May 27, 2022
  • South Memphis

    High school expansion in Whitehaven approved

    In other City Council actions Tuesday, Juneteenth was added as a paid holiday for city employees and the Soulsville TIF District was up for a vote. 

    By Bill Dries May 25, 2022
  • South Memphis

    U.S. Rep. Cohen steers $3 million to former Melrose High redevelopment

    Congressman Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) dedicated $3 million to funding the redevelopment of the Historic Melrose High building in Orange Mound as part of his appropriation request for fiscal year 2023. 

    By Daja E. Henry May 24, 2022
  • Premium South Memphis

    First Black-owned Memphis radio station celebrates 45 years with renovation

    For 45 years, Art Gilliam has provided a voice for the Black community through radio station WLOK. The station’s offices are undergoing renovations at Talbot Avenue and South Second Street.

    By Daja E. Henry May 24, 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
  • Education

    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 May 19, 2022
  • 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
  • Business

    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
  • Real Estate

    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

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