Cooper Young

Part of Midtown Memphis, Cooper Young is one-part diverse, family-friendly neighborhood and one-part entertainment hotspot. Its residential streets are filled with historic Craftsman homes that surround its two main thoroughfares, Cooper Street and Young Avenue. Here, Memphians enjoy the best in local restaurants, brews, and books from one of the city’s oldest and last remaining independent bookstores, Burke’s Books. Cooper Young is also host to two major annual events, Gonerfest and the Cooper-Young Festival, Memphis’ largest one-day festival.

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Midtown urban flower farmers to celebrate grand opening of storefront in Cooper-Young

High Ground TeamThursday, September 14, 2023
Feature Story Transit Equity Day events are scheduled for Feb 1-4, 2022 in Memphis. Transportation

Public invited to Transit Equity Day events, online and in-person Feb 1-4

Sarah RushakoffFriday, January 28, 2022
Feature Story The owners of small business ARCHd, sisters Kristen and Lindsey Archer (submitted) Entrepreneurship

Women Working It: Kristen and Lindsey Archer on risk, balance, and giving back

Tiffany Thomas-TurnerThursday, November 18, 2021
Feature Story Father-child artist duo Theo James (L) and Nisa Williams (R) stand in front of the mural they created for the Mid-South Coliseum Coalition, Sept. 13, 2021 (Sarah Rushakoff) Community Development

New public art installation adds beauty and history to Mid-South Coliseum revitalization effort

Sarah RushakoffThursday, September 16, 2021
Feature Story Lj Abraham is the founder of 901 Community Fridges. Abraham launched the organization in January to help bridge the food gap for Memphians in need. (Sarah Rushakoff) Healthy Communities

901 Community Fridges is feeding a need and looking to grow

Sarah RushakoffMonday, April 5, 2021
Feature Story podcast Community Development

Podcast: Mid-South Coliseum nearing first inside event since 2006

Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Feature Story Koozies promoting the use of PrEP and The Corner are an example of the type of branded merchandise Friends for Life intends to sell in The Corner's retail area. (Friends for Life) Healthy Communities

Opening soon, The Corner offers free HIV prevention in casual space

A.J Dugger III and Cole BradleyThursday, October 17, 2019
Feature Story Volunteers work in the Coliseum's lower-level loading dock entrance. The building's arena and corridors were lit by task lighting provided by the City of Memphis. (Shelda Edwards) Community Development

In photos: Closed since 2007, Mid-South Coliseum reopens for one-day cleanup event

Cole Bradley and Shelda EdwardsWednesday, May 1, 2019
Feature Story In addition to coworking, Epicenter members have opportunities to participate in professional development and networking events. Entrepreneurship

Eight places to cowork in Memphis

Brandi HunterTuesday, October 30, 2018
Development News Volunteers installed planters that form a dividing wall to passing traffic on National Street. Community Development

More funding needed to sustain grassroots community development projects

Michael WaddellThursday, August 16, 2018
Innovation & Job News On June 15, the California-based scooter-share company introduced 200 scooters into Memphis’ growing list of transportation options. Transportation

Bird Scooters have landed in Memphis, expanding mobility options for the city

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, July 18, 2018
Feature Story Yvonne and David Acey (Brandon Dahlberg) Entrepreneurship

Three Memphis couples reflect on running their own businesses together

Aisling MakiWednesday, June 27, 2018
Development News Heights Line enhancement project Community Development

Community LIFT grants lead to grassroots neighborhood development

Michael WaddellTuesday, June 26, 2018
Innovation & Job News Leslie Lynn Smith, Epicenter president and CEO. Entrepreneurship

$15 million loan fund focuses on growing minority and women-owned businesses in Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, June 21, 2018
Development News Readbox Kids and Education

Memphis Public Libraries use Readbox to build awareness

Michael WaddellWednesday, May 16, 2018
Development News Explore Bike Share Community Development

Explore Bike Share bicycle rental stations launching soon with more on the way in 2019

Michael WaddellWednesday, April 11, 2018
Feature Story Composting takes place at the Compost Fairy's facility. (Submitted) Sustainability

Memphis compost service turns food waste into rich soil

Mary K. LevieWednesday, March 28, 2018
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