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  • 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
  • Real Estate

    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
  • City of Memphis

    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
  • City of Memphis

    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
  • City of Memphis

    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
  • City of Memphis

    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
  • Metro

    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
  • DeSoto County

    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
  • City of Memphis

    Orange Mound shelter residents left without a place to stay amid ice storm

    Residents of Juice Orange Mound’s HubOM warming center have resorted to sleeping outside in the cold, wintry weather following a notice of closure posted by the city. 

    By Julia Baker February 05, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    School-to-subdivision project gives Graceland neighbors pause

    The proposed 13.35-acre subdivision, called The Palms at Graceland, would feature one- and two-story single family homes on as many as 42 lots where Graceland Elementary School once stood. 

    By Julia Baker February 01, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    The Soulsville Foundation to receive a $150,000 grant from ARPA funding

    The grant will allow the organization to recover from the pandemic and can be used to save jobs and to fund various operations and promotional efforts to encourage attendance and participation.

    By Julia Baker January 27, 2022
  • Business

    Whitehaven businesses to receive funding for exterior improvements

    The $40,000 2022 Small Business Exterior Improvement Grant Fund, supported by the Memphis City Council Community Grant Program, will match up to $5,000 for commercial property owners in Whitehaven, allowing them to make high-quality exterior improvements to their buildings.

    By Julia Baker January 25, 2022
  • Metro

    Boys & Girls Clubs to open in 10 new locations

    Students in these clubs will learn life skills to help them reach their full potential, learning about healthy choices, character development, education and leadership, athletics and the arts. 

    By Julia Baker January 20, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Graceland Elementary site could house new subdivision

    The 13.35-acre subdivision would house one- and two-story market-rate homes with prices as low as $150,000.

    By Julia Baker January 13, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    RedZone receives $150,000 Chick-fil-A grant for work with Orange Mound youth

    RedZone Ministries will use a $150,000 Chick-fil-A grant to help build an “opportunity center” for kids in the Orange Mound community. 

    By Jennifer Biggs January 11, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Orange Mound nonprofit to host cleanup for man struggling with homelessness

    Juice Orange Mound, an organization dedicated to uplifting the neighborhood, is hosting a cleanup event in the wooded area in which Mike Miller resides.

    By Julia Baker January 09, 2022

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