On The GroundSidewalk-level journalism from Memphis neighborhoods

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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SOS brings home-repair hope to urban communities

Lance WiedowerThursday, August 25, 2016

Partners at The Commons come together in community

Binghampton organizations find community at The Commons

Lance WiedowerThursday, August 18, 2016

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Eikon Ministries reaches Binghampton's youth

Lance WiedowerThursday, August 11, 2016

Refugee health

Refugees find health care in Binghampton

Lance WiedowerThursday, August 4, 2016

Development News

CityWood owner Matthew Wrage

CityWood plans renovation of Binghampton building

Michael WaddellThursday, July 28, 2016

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G.R.O.W. Binghampton brings families together

Lauren TurnerThursday, July 28, 2016

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Lester serves as Binghampton community hub

Lauren TurnerThursday, July 28, 2016

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VIDEO: Code Camp offers a tech future for Binghampton kids

Lauren Squires ReadyThursday, July 28, 2016

Sharon Byrd is owner of The Byrd Nest

The Byrd Nest finds catering success in Frayser

Lance WiedowerTuesday, July 12, 2016

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Ed Rice Community Center anchors Frayser

Joram MondieTuesday, July 12, 2016

Westside Elementary

Westside Elementary stands out in Frayser

Lance WiedowerWednesday, July 6, 2016

New Hope Christian Academy urban farm

VIDEO: Community collaboration in Frayser

Lauren Squires ReadyThursday, June 30, 2016

Pathways in Education

Pathways in Education gives alternative in Frayser

Lance WiedowerWednesday, June 22, 2016

Christ Community Health Services

Christ Community Health Services brings care to Frayser

Lance WiedowerWednesday, June 15, 2016

Mike Ellis

Ellis: nonprofits, churches can lead Frayser

Amy HoytFriday, June 10, 2016

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Wilson, Frayser Neighborhood Council give voice to community

Amy HoytWednesday, June 8, 2016

Bobby White

White focuses on education to lift Frayser

Amy HoytWednesday, June 8, 2016

Lifeline to Success participants end a classroom session with a pledge

VIDEO: How fighting blight is changing lives

Friday, June 3, 2016

DeAndre Brown

Brown fights mentality of criminal culture in Frayser

Amy HoytThursday, June 2, 2016

Frayser CDC Executive Director Steve Lockwood (center) talks with local residents Gilbert Wright (left) and Morriston Edmonds after a Frayser Neighborhood Council meeting at the Ed Rice Community Center in Frayser

Lockwood, Frayser CDC work to lift neighborhood housing

Amy HoytThursday, May 26, 2016

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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

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Soulsville

Binghampton

Binghampton

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North Memphis

Frayser

Frayser

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