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

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)

(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)

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)

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A customer looks around the store as he speaks with the owner of the Summer Outlet thrift store. (Natalie Eddings)

In photos: Memphis gets thrifty on Summer Avenue

Natalie Eddings & Cole BradleyWednesday, November 7, 2018

One of two proposed playground designs for the new L.E. Brown Park in South City. (City of Memphis, Division of Parks and Neighborhoods)

City plans to resurrect L.E. Brown Park as part of South City development

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 7, 2018

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Join the On The Ground team for "Great Heights: National Street & Beyond in Photographs"

Madeline FaberWednesday, November 7, 2018

The voters arrive at Glenview Community Center as part of JUICE Orange Mound's Roll to Poll community initiative on Oct 27. (Ziggy Mack)

Orange Mound 'Roll to the Poll' centers voter empowerment as Memphis debates suppression

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 31, 2018

Trunk or treat

Video: Camaros and candy at Treadwell Middle School's Trunk-A-Treat

Forever ReadyWednesday, October 31, 2018

A once-drab building, 751 National Street now has tables and chairs, interactive maps of the neighborhood, and flags denoting the many nationalities in The Heights. (Cole Bradley)

Neighborhood by design: Community design studio is space to imagine a new Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 31, 2018

Jared Myers (derecha), director ejecutivo de Heights CDC, y un adolescente local en el vecindario. (Cole Bradley)

Hechos y sentimientos: El impulso para mejorar la seguridad en The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 31, 2018

A new cohort of South Memphis Glide Ride Ambassadors is in training. (Bike/Ped Memphis)

South Memphis is an incubator for pedestrian improvements under national initiative

Ashlei WilliamsThursday, October 25, 2018

Jared Myers (R), executive director of Heights CDC, and a local teen canvas the neighborhood. (Cole Bradley)

Facts and Feelings: The push to improve safety in The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 24, 2018

Flying Falcon staff writer Leah Boone-Stewart (R) interviews Lanaya Hamilton (L) and Bionica Barnes for an article. (Flying Falcon)

Kingsbury High’s student media team shapes the school's narrative

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 24, 2018

The Young Actors Guild performs "Rolling on the River" at Club Paradise in August 2017. (Andrea Morales)

Offstage, Young Actors Guild provides youth development for Memphis students

Jeremiah GrahamWednesday, October 24, 2018

Dana Merriweather (L), Judy Conway (Center), Sidney Johnson discuss plans for the greenhouse located next to Johnson’s property on Gracewood St. (Natalie Eddings)

In photos: The gardens of Mitchell Heights

Natalie Eddings & Cole BradleyWednesday, October 17, 2018

Sharon Jones (class of 1979) and her sister Pasadena (class of 1980) pose for a photo at the annual Melrose High School alumni breakfast on Saturday morning, October 7, 2017. (Andrea Morales)

Shuttered for 40 years, old Melrose High School to open for weekend Orange Mound celebration

Madeline FaberWednesday, October 17, 2018

A young soccer team practices at Gaisman Park. (Natalie Eddings)

Grassroots leaders foster greenspaces in Berclair and The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 17, 2018

Mario Ramos participates in an English Language Learners class at HopeWorks. (Submitted)

HopeWorks charts growth with $25K grant from First Tennessee

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 17, 2018

Office manager Judith Currin drops a client off at home after a busy day at daycare. A ride in the custom bus is a favorite activity for the dogs. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)

Doggy daycare on Summer Avenue is (adorable) sign of new investment

Cole BradleyTuesday, October 16, 2018

A first-grade student peeks around the corner at a pop-up performance held at Treadwell Elementary School as his classmates line up behind him. (Renier Otto)

In photos: The Heights celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Renier Otto and Cole BradleyMonday, October 15, 2018

A first-grade student peeks around the corner at a pop-up performance held at Treadwell Elementary School as his classmates line up behind him. (Renier Otto)

De fotos: The Heights celebra la herencia hispana mes

Cole BradleyMonday, October 15, 2018

Sidney Johnson, president of the Mitchell Heights Neighborhood Association, poses in front of the hoop house at the Mitchell Heights Landscape Garden and Nursery. (Cole Bradley)

Small but mighty: Resident-led development improves Mitchell Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 10, 2018

Sidney Johnson, presidente de la Asociación de Vecinos de Mitchell Heights, posa frente a la casa de aro en el Jardín y Vivero de Mitchell Heights. (Cole Bradley)

Pequeño pero poderoso: El movimiento en Mitchell Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 10, 2018

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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)

Uptown & The Pinch

L to R: Upscale Kutz Barber Shop barbers Karlos Burt cuts the hair of Riko while Dennis Ross cuts the hair of Bernard in the Madison Heights District. (Ziggy Mack)

Madison Heights

Folks hang out outside of Salem’s Market on Mississippi Avenue. The store has been open for decades in the neighborhood and has seen a significant slowing of business since Foote Homes closed and demolition started.

South City

Derek Stubbs gets his hair cut by Eric Steward, the owner of the Handy Spot on Vollintine Avenue in Klondike.

Klondike Smokey City

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