On The GroundSidewalk-level journalism from Memphis neighborhoods

Feature Story Uncle Joe

Uncle Joe fights for Frayser's youth


Feature Story Frayser Sidewalk

Frayser studies neighborhood sidewalk needs


Feature Story James Malone and the Boys Scouts of America are bringing Scouting to Frayser

Scouts look to grow presence in Frayser


Feature Story State. Sen. Lee Harris speaks to a Frayser Exchange Club gathering

Frayser Exchange Club boosts community


Feature Story Resurrection Health

Resurrection Health brings care to Frayser


Feature Story Soulsville USA

Reflections of 90 days in Soulsville USA


Feature Story Soulsville in pictures 2

Soulsville USA in pictures


Feature Story Patrice Bates Thompson manages Four Way, owned by her father, Willie Earl Bates

Four Way serves the soul of Soulsville USA


Innovation & Job News Daniel Crockett

Memphis musician pays homage to Stax


Development News MLK Day of Service addresses Soulsville, USA blight

Earth Day cleanup focuses on Soulsville USA


Feature Story South Memphis Farmers Market is a seasonal farmers market and year-round green grocer

Soulsville USA struggles with food access


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.