East Memphis

East Memphis is known as the city’s second central business district outside of Downtown. As a commercial district, its powerhouse is the Poplar corridor. Poplar Avenue is a staple of Memphis business and retail with 7.7 million square-feet of premium office space, and retail hubs such as the Oak Court Mall, Laurelwood Shopping Center, Poplar Plaza. East Memphis offers a host of entertainment options, including restaurants, nightlife, and green spaces like the popular Audubon Park and Memphis Botanic Garden.

Feature Story Abstract artist James Little is a native Memphian whose work will be featured at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in spring 2022. (Sophia Little, 2020) Arts and Culture

Artist James Little comes home to Memphis for Dixon exhibition

Chris JonesFriday, April 8, 2022
Feature Story Mural from Second Congregational Church by Reginald Morris displayed outside the church for the first time. (submitted) Arts and Culture

Dixon celebrates legacy of Black artists throughout the 20th century

Chris JonesThursday, December 16, 2021
Feature Story PRIZM Ensemble executive director Gavin Wigginson (submitted) Kids and Education

PRIZM Ensemble’s new leader helps kids explore social issues through music

Chris JonesThursday, November 11, 2021
Feature Story Tennessee Steam Fest was founded in 2017 by the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro. (submitted) Kids and Education

Memphis' first STEAMfest aims to inspire students' educational and professional futures

Sarah RushakoffThursday, October 14, 2021
Feature Story (Lisa Ferdinando, Wikimedia Commons) Healthy Communities

Need a COVID-19 test? Want to get your vaccine? Where to go in Shelby County.

Jeff Hulett and Sarah RushakoffThursday, September 23, 2021
Feature Story On the greensward at Overton Park, members of the Central High School band take a few extra minutes to practice their parts as the rest of the band wraps up practice behind them. May 2021. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

The parks are packed as Memphians look to work and play safely

Chris Jones & Cole BradleyThursday, May 13, 2021
Feature Story A young girl plays hide and seek in front of shuttered apartment buildings on Tate Street. (Andrea Morales)

Seeing Red I: Mapping 90 years of redlining in Memphis

Cole BradleySunday, March 31, 2019
Feature Story John Young, a JIFF graduate and now full time employee for Sweet LaLa's, earned the nickname "Dr. Sprinkles". (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Bakery that employs at-risk youth expands to East Memphis storefront

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 5, 2018
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
Development News The 800 Initiative Diversity

The City's latest MWBE inclusion numbers show growth & minority-owned business accelerator kicks off

Michael WaddellWednesday, July 25, 2018
Development News Heights Line enhancement project Community Development

Community LIFT grants lead to grassroots neighborhood development

Michael WaddellTuesday, June 26, 2018
Development News Hopdoddy East Memphis Eonomic Development

Hopdoddy opening second Memphis location

Michael WaddellMonday, June 25, 2018
Feature Story Dennis Whitehead Darling is the inaugural fellow of the McCleave Project, an initiative of the opera company to bring a focus on diversity and inclusion to the genre. Arts and Culture

Opera Memphis awards first McCleave Fellowship to local director

Andy MeekThursday, June 7, 2018
Feature Story Young men play basketball in Booker T. Washington park. Community Development

Greening Up: Uptown is investing in green spaces and reaping the reward

Cole BradleyThursday, June 7, 2018
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