Workforce & Economics

Video: Why Whitehaven is a 'hidden gem' Read Article

When most people think of Whitehaven, they may think of Elvis Presley's Graceland estate. But the neighborhood, which boasts a strong community of homeowners and entrepreneurs, has so much more to offer.

A sign along a fence on Second Street, property that St. Jude has acquired. (Brandon Dahlberg)

A sign along a fence on Second Street, property that St. Jude has acquired. (Brandon Dahlberg)

A pinch of transformation: Institutions work together to reimagine the historic Pinch District Read Article

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is at the vanguard of a wave of development activity on the way finally to the Pinch after years of neglect in the district.

A rendering of the Pinch District's potential redevelopment. (LRK)

Photo: A rendering of the Pinch District's potential redevelopment. (LRK)

Construction takes place at the former Wonder Bread factory at 400 Monroe Avenue. (Brandon Dill)

Construction takes place at the former Wonder Bread factory at 400 Monroe Avenue. (Brandon Dill)

Residents to help allocate $26 million in Binghampton investment Read Article

A $26 million investment in Binghampton over the next 30 years will help facilitate major growth, and residents are making sure those investments keep the neighborhood affordable so they see that success.

TIF community task force members Kenny Latta, Henry Nelson, and Mary Williams (left to right) at a May meeting working together to understand what they've heard from community members. (Submitted)

Photo: TIF community task force members Kenny Latta, Henry Nelson, and Mary Williams (left to right) at a May meeting working together to understand what they've heard from community members. (Submitted)

Construction on International Paper's new tower underway in East Memphis.

Construction on International Paper's new tower underway in East Memphis. Andrew Breig

Thousands fill Crosstown Concourse for the grand opening on Aug. 23, 2017.

Thousands fill Crosstown Concourse for the grand opening on Aug. 23, 2017. Ziggy Mack

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Flash lines the wall at Trilogy Tattoo and Piercing located at 530 South Highland Street in the University District. (Cole Bradley)

21 and counting: Trilogy reflects on two decades on the Highland Strip

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 6, 2019

On The Ground Podcast: Memphis 3.0 and the future of Whitehaven Plaza

Monday, February 4, 2019

The old Messick School graduated its last high school class in 1982. It's currently an administrative facility for Shelby County Schools, but community leaders hope it will soon be transformed into a mixed-use community hub. (Ziggy Mack)

The past and possibility of old Messick High

Cole BradleyThursday, January 31, 2019

Residents and other stakeholders hear the results of the three-day design charrette to reimagine Whitehaven Plaza. In the foreground, the model of Whitehaven Plaza shows existing structures in gray alongside new buildings, greenspaces and amenities s

Whitehaven Plaza is first look at Memphis 3.0 in action

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 30, 2019

A student at the South Memphis community cooking class closely inspects her dish. (Cat Evans)

South Memphis locally-owned grocery store launches free cooking classes

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, January 30, 2019

A lunch plate at Kountry Kitchen located at 1128 Winchester Road. Kountry Kitchen is one of the ten businesses participating in the Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week. (Submitted)

Whitehaven celebrates MLK legacy with Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week

Cole BradleyMonday, January 21, 2019

On The Ground Podcast: Homeownership in Memphis neighborhoods

Sunday, January 20, 2019

At Tiger Bookstore, Tigers branded merchandise accounts for 40 percent of gross sales. (Cole Bradley)

Married to the game: When Tigers score, Memphis small business wins

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 16, 2019

Fabrics with vibrant patterns for sale at African Kingdom at Park Avenue and Getwell Road. (Submitted)

African Kingdom brings West African style to University District

Brandi HunterMonday, January 14, 2019

Guests discuss a set of photographs at The CMPLX grand opening. (Shelda Edwards)

The CMPLX opens to packed house in Orange Mound

Cole BradleySaturday, January 12, 2019

On the Ground Podcast: Kicking off our University District coverage with Cody Fletcher

Saturday, January 5, 2019

Magaly Cruz (L) and Joni Laney on the porch of a property that was previously blighted. The land trust worked with Neighborhood Preservation Inc. to report the house to Code Enforcement and within one month it was in compliance. (Ziggy Mack)

Bing-Boom III: A land trust seeks to preserve housing affordability in booming Binghampton

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 26, 2018

New homes on Autumn Avenue and Circle Drive are selling in the $300,000 to $350,0000 range, which are some of the highest property values in the area. (Ziggy Mack)

Bing-Boom I: The consequences of progress in Binghampton

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 19, 2018

Lisa and Luis Toro pose outside of their newest purchase, 509 North Hollywood, which will soon be a unique indoor-outdoor bar. (Cole Bradley)

Broad Avenue power couple expand reach with new bar venture

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 19, 2018

On The Ground Podcast: Community development & journalism intersect, with Christina Crutchfield

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Summer Avenue, cerca de National Street, ha sido un importante rincón para el comercio desde fines del siglo XIX. (Andrew Breig)

Summer Avenue se renueva como distrito internacional

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 12, 2018

Husband and wife Nancy and Patricio Gonzalez carry equipment to the Gaisman Community Center at the end of game day. They are the directors and coaches of Illegal Arts Memphis soccer league. (Natalie Eddings)

What smart neighborhoods can learn from The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 5, 2018

The vacant barber shop at 769 National Street was topped with a sign made from repurposed Christmas lights and the boards that once shuttered the windows. (Markus Mueller)

Vacant barbershop reopens as space for art and community

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 5, 2018

A sign on Davis Circle in the Nutbush area of Memphis. The entrance to the landfill would be located at the end of this street. (Cole Bradley)

Nutbush fights proposed landfill near homes, school and Wolf River

Cole BradleyThursday, November 29, 2018

Homeowners Mike and Nyasha Daniels in their Frayser home, which they purchased from the Frayser Community Development Corporation in 2018. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

To combat investment property swarm, Frayser CDC empowers residents to purchase their homes

Ashlei WilliamsThursday, November 15, 2018

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It's Memphis, economic development is found in steady momentum rather than a shock of cranes. Hundreds of blocks from the Riverfront, Pinch District and South City are benefitting from coordinated development with public and private sectors working hand-in-hand. Change is also found in small-scale projects and adaptive reuse that turn vacant buildings into corners worthy of investment.

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