Livable Communities

Development News "Tennessee continues to be a place where we can grow our economy and protect our natural resources at the same time," says Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers.

UM research center wins prestigious award for 5-year study of Memphis aquifer

High Ground TeamWednesday, November 27, 2024
Feature Story Marquis White and Alicia Dixon of Dixon-White Restaurant Group are blending community, mindfulness, and music in Uptown with their new wellness micro-eatery, Groovy Gratitude.

More Gratitude, More Grooves: How a small wellness staple is becoming a community oasis in Uptown

Danica WilksThursday, September 12, 2024
In The News Shante Avant, CEO of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, discusses revitalizing and investing in low-income neighborhoods to create a better Memphis.

Voices of More for Memphis: Shante Avant of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis

Tafui OwusuMonday, June 17, 2024
In The News Roshun Austin, CEO of The Works, Inc., discusses the issues of affordable housing programs, the impact of policies, and the power of community. 

Voices of More for Memphis: Roshun Austin, CEO of The Works, Inc.

Tafui OwusuSaturday, June 1, 2024
Feature Story The focus area of health and well-being in the More For Memphis plan examines the factors behind physical, mental, and social wellness from a broad perspective.

School-based healthcare, SNAP benefits, and more: The More for Memphis plan for Health & Well-Being

Sarah SpohnMonday, April 22, 2024
Development News Volunteers load up their cars at MIFA headquarters as they prepare for another day’s delivery of Meals on Wheels.

These 42 restaurants are participating in MIFA’s 10-day fundraiser for Meals on Wheels

High Ground TeamFriday, April 5, 2024
Feature Story In the 2023 fiscal year, MIFA Meals on Wheels served more than 737,000 meals to 4,418 seniors throughout Shelby County.

Addressing senior food insecurity is a critical need nationwide, but especially in Memphis

MJ GalbraithTuesday, March 19, 2024
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On finding 'ideas that work': How 300 Memphians came together to develop the More for Memphis plan

MJ GalbraithFriday, February 9, 2024
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New grant bolsters Memphis Habitat work in South Memphis; free home safety devices for 75 residents

High Ground TeamThursday, September 28, 2023
Development News “This year’s award winners display their care for the environment by taking action,” says Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers.

These two Memphis projects just won Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards

High Ground TeamThursday, July 27, 2023
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