On The Ground

Chooch Pickard, the Coliseum Coalition's vice president, walks the lower-level corridor near a shuttered concession stand. (Shelda Edwards)

(L to R) Ladarius Shields, Cedric Hicks, and Hayden Williams attend a football game at Treadwell Middle. Treadwell is the area's oldest public school, opened in 1915. (Ziggy Mack)

The CMPLX opened on January 11, 2019 to a packed house. On December 22, it will host Visuals and Vibes, an exhibition of local women artists of color. (Cole Bradley)

Development News

“Quality, vibrant neighborhood parks make a city where people want to live, work, raise families, and call home," says Nick Walker, Memphis Parks Director.

Memphis Parks wins $3M grant to make improvements to this North Memphis park

High Ground TeamFriday, September 27, 2024

Feature Story

Memphis native and community mentor Frank Gottie poses with his son, Andreis Smith.

Boots on the Ground: How two community activists mentor Memphis youth with the power of presence

Danica WilksMonday, June 10, 2024

Feature Story

Rendering of Alliance Healthcare Services' Crisis Wellness Center at the intersection of Broad and Malcomb in Binghampton, opening February 2025.

Q&A: How a 24-hour Crisis Wellness Center in Binghampton will save more lives come early 2025

Jeff HulettFriday, June 7, 2024

Feature Story

For High Ground's 'On The Ground' series, six local community-level journalists help dissect the More for Memphis plan and share the stories of Memphis residents who are working hard for a better tomorrow.

High Ground's newest Community Correspondents explore the More for Memphis plan

Reginald Johnson Sr.Monday, June 3, 2024

Development News

A rendering of one of the 70 homes to be built at Epping Forest in Raleigh.

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new subdivision being built in Memphis' Raleigh community

High Ground TeamFriday, May 17, 2024

Feature Story

Lakeisha Buford is the founder and owner of natural hair care salon FingersRite Hair Studio.

Women Working It: Lakeisha Buford is helping Memphis women feel beautiful at FingersRite Hair Studio

Lois CharmFriday, April 26, 2024

Feature Story

PHOTOS: City streets become galleries as Paint Memphis works to make art accessible for all

Reginald JohnsonTuesday, October 24, 2023

Development News

Boshi Botanicals has been a regular vendor at Memphis markets and festivals since June 2022. Founder and CEO Becky Beloin will open her first storefront this November.

All-natural, zero-waste soap maker takes the leap from arts and crafts markets to first storefront

High Ground TeamFriday, October 13, 2023

Development News

Exodus Marketplace is located at 4100 Raleigh Millington Rd. in Memphis.

Grand opening: Exodus Marketplace to feature healthy, affordable groceries in Raleigh

High Ground TeamThursday, June 29, 2023

Feature Story

A jewel among thorns: Finding summertime fun, safety, and wisdom for the kids of North Memphis

Tafui OwusuMonday, June 26, 2023

Feature Story

PHOTOS: Scenes from this year's Juneteenth performance and celebration at Playback Memphis

Reginald JohnsonThursday, June 15, 2023

Feature Story

PHOTO ESSAY: Scenes from the Young Writers Expo at EES Success Academy

Reginald JohnsonSunday, April 30, 2023

Development News

A new grant will help create a community land trust and develop a Contractors University in the historic Orange Mound neighborhood.

Community land trust and Contractors University planned in Orange Mound

High Ground TeamTuesday, April 11, 2023

Feature Story

A ‘trashy’ situation results in frustration: Talking blight with the residents of Uptown

Tafui OwusuFriday, March 31, 2023

Development News

For the Kingdom is located at 4100 Raleigh Millington Rd. in Memphis.

This Memphis nonprofit just received a financial assist from the NBA Foundation

High Ground TeamTuesday, March 21, 2023

Development News

A series of free workshops is underway in South City, where the SCORE CDC has organized five small business workshops featuring successful Mid-South female entrepreneurs in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Series of free workshops for aspiring and established entrepreneurs underway in South City

High Ground TeamThursday, March 16, 2023

Development News

PHOTOS: Take a sneak peek at the $750K addition planned for South City’s Foote Park

High Ground TeamFriday, December 2, 2022

Feature Story

Agape’s new Competitive Edge Youth Training program aims to address generational poverty

Jeff HulettThursday, November 10, 2022

Development News

A Memphis CDC has come up with an innovative solution to address the city’s food deserts

High Ground TeamThursday, October 13, 2022

Development News

Paint the town: Community invited to join professional artists at this year’s Paint Memphis Festival

High Ground TeamThursday, September 29, 2022

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The On The Ground series embeds a team of journalists in Memphis neighborhoods.

We include residents in planning articles, photo essays, videos, and events that reflect their lived experience.

We strive for genuine relationships and nuanced coverage.

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A young boy rides his bike on the path at Uptown Park as his parents and neighbors enjoy the show. (Cole Bradley)

On The GroundSidewalk-level journalism from Memphis neighborhoods

Memphis Parks wins $3M grant to make improvements to this North Memphis park

Boots on the Ground: How two community activists mentor Memphis youth with the power of presence

Q&A: How a 24-hour Crisis Wellness Center in Binghampton will save more lives come early 2025

High Ground's newest Community Correspondents explore the More for Memphis plan

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new subdivision being built in Memphis' Raleigh community

Women Working It: Lakeisha Buford is helping Memphis women feel beautiful at FingersRite Hair Studio

PHOTOS: City streets become galleries as Paint Memphis works to make art accessible for all

All-natural, zero-waste soap maker takes the leap from arts and crafts markets to first storefront

Grand opening: Exodus Marketplace to feature healthy, affordable groceries in Raleigh

A jewel among thorns: Finding summertime fun, safety, and wisdom for the kids of North Memphis

PHOTOS: Scenes from this year's Juneteenth performance and celebration at Playback Memphis

PHOTO ESSAY: Scenes from the Young Writers Expo at EES Success Academy

Community land trust and Contractors University planned in Orange Mound

A ‘trashy’ situation results in frustration: Talking blight with the residents of Uptown

This Memphis nonprofit just received a financial assist from the NBA Foundation

Series of free workshops for aspiring and established entrepreneurs underway in South City

PHOTOS: Take a sneak peek at the $750K addition planned for South City’s Foote Park

Agape’s new Competitive Edge Youth Training program aims to address generational poverty

A Memphis CDC has come up with an innovative solution to address the city’s food deserts

Paint the town: Community invited to join professional artists at this year’s Paint Memphis Festival

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