Arts & Culture

Nokomis McElroy stands for a portrait in Orange Mound. (Andrea Morales) Andrea Morales

From Stax Records to social media, two generations of Black arts leaders support the scene Read Article

While birthed in different eras, The Collective and The Memphis Black Arts Alliance face the similar strifes from combating generational poverty in disinvested communities and having to navigate and engage artists in a city where arts infrastructure is in its infancy.

Photo: Youth programming at the Memphis Black Arts Alliance. (MBAA)

Brandon Marshall painting a recent temporary mural at the Crosstown strip. Averell Mondie

Musical Heights: A neighborhood's forgotten role in the history of one of pop's most famous studios Read Article

In a nondescript store front on National Street, some of the 20th century's biggest music stars once worked. Discover the one-time Heights recording studio that played a major role in garage rock, soul, and heavy metal and laid the groundwork for one of Memphis' most enduring musical ...

Photo: Ardent recordings opened in 1966 at the intersection of National and Bayliss, catty corner from the Sweden Kream that still stands today.

The intersection of art and urban planning makes Memphis 3.0 a multimedia strategy Read Article

Three Memphis-based artists are engaged in the comprehensive Memphis 3.0 planning process. Through art, they engage with residents and bring down to the earth lofty urban planning concepts such as livability, connectivity and sustainability.

Photo: Alex Greene, Yancy Villa Calvo, and Neili Jones at the Urban Art Commission offices. (Houston Cofield)

Soulsville artists in residence combine creativity with community outreach Read Article

As the home of legendary Stax Records, Soulsville is known as Memphis' music-first neighborhood. As part of a unique artists-in-residency program, a muralist and filmmaker have moved into the neighborhood to encourage creativity among their neighbors.

Photo: Kalimah Abioto features a clip from her film “Vulnerable: Street Interviews” Rachel Warren

Opera Memphis awards first McCleave Fellowship to local director Read Article

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.

Photo: 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.

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New artist live-work lofts opening in South Main District in March

Michael WaddellMonday, January 29, 2018

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A customer at Hazel's Hair Fashions reads a textbook at the Whitehaven salon. (Brandon Dahlberg)

In photos: Barber and beauty shops are centers of community in sprawling Whitehaven

Brandon DahlbergWednesday, January 24, 2018

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Lafayette's reclaiming roots with upcoming expansion

Michael WaddellFriday, January 19, 2018

Development News

Four big developments Memphis anticipates in 2018

Michael WaddellWednesday, January 17, 2018

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Blues City Cultural Center choreographer Kellye Crawford demonstrates moves to students at Whitehaven High School in preparation for a competitive summer internship with the nonprofit.

Nonprofit trains Whitehaven youth in creative storytelling and neighborhood research

Erica HortonWednesday, January 17, 2018

Development News

A rendering of the plaza shows the winning design from Cliff Garten Studio of Venice, Calif.

I AM A MAN Plaza to open next year in Downtown Memphis

Erica HortonWednesday, December 13, 2017

Innovation & Job News

Teresa Escobar, junior Finance major with a Political Science minor at CBU, shares her story at the Inside Out art installation.

Inside Out/Dreamers art project drums up support for Memphis' undocumented young people

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 13, 2017

Development News

Pushed out by rising rent, recording studio leaves Nashville for Memphis

Michael WaddellMonday, December 11, 2017

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Kids start lining up at the home of Deidra Tuggle, the Candy Lady of Orange Mound.

On The Ground Live in Orange Mound

Madeline FaberWednesday, December 6, 2017

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Students at Frayser Elementary learn exercises that promote understanding and emotional stability. (Courtesy Playback Memphis)

Children and former inmates lift up Frayser through improvisational theater

Cole BradleyThursday, November 30, 2017

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Jimmy Garner raises his hand during the Sunday service at Beulah Baptist. (Andrea Morales)

Keeping the faith: Beulah Baptist Church has served Orange Mound since 1904

Andrea MoralesThursday, November 30, 2017

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A view of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Carnes Avenue and Boston Street. (Andrea Morales)

Keeping the faith: A tour in photos of Orange Mound's century-old churches

Andrea MoralesThursday, November 30, 2017

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Peet Strydom, general manager of The Hub in East Memphis.

An outpouring of coffee shop openings point to a shift in Memphis

Shelby BlackWednesday, November 15, 2017

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Join High Ground News for The Age of Osage: Orange Mound in Photographs

Erica HortonTuesday, November 14, 2017

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A draft concept image from the City's updated Fairgrounds plan, featuring a youth sports complex. Youth sports is a lucrative, growing tourism sector. Mayor Strickland said the proposal is unique in that it focuses on indoor sports, as the city alrea

City tables Coliseum repurposing, presents sports complex in latest Fairgrounds plan

Aisling MakiWednesday, November 8, 2017

Innovation & Job News

David Brown, executive vice president and chief preservation officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, addresses the crowd at Clayborn Temple.

Clayborn Temple named a 'national treasure'

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, November 1, 2017

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The exterior of the Brooks Museum, at 1934 Poplar Avenue in Overton Park. (Kevin Barre)

Brooks Museum's $110M move Downtown could be completed by 2022

Mark JordanWednesday, November 1, 2017

Development News

The college's historic Rust Hall will be one of the final pieces sold off by 2020.

Memphis College of Art: A $30M 'miracle' could save the school from closing

Michael WaddellWednesday, October 25, 2017

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The Art Center, located at 1636 Union Ave., is owned by Tom Wilson and Susan Steele.

The Art Center leverages community investments to enrich visual arts in Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 25, 2017

Development News

The Heights Line pop-up project reinvigorates National Street

Michael WaddellTuesday, October 24, 2017

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Memphis is a rich with authentic arts and culture assets. From the thriving music industry with deep roots in every important American genre to arts districts blossoming from Broad Avenue to Soulsville, Memphis' creative talents are not left in the history books. The city is home to a nationally acclaimed professional ballet company, opera and symphony orchestra and new galleries and collectives that are bringing the city's latest generation of artists into greater recognition.

Arts & Culture

From Stax Records to social media, two generations of Black arts leaders support the scene Read Article

Musical Heights: A neighborhood's forgotten role in the history of one of pop's most famous studios Read Article

The intersection of art and urban planning makes Memphis 3.0 a multimedia strategy Read Article

Soulsville artists in residence combine creativity with community outreach Read Article

Opera Memphis awards first McCleave Fellowship to local director Read Article

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