Healthy Communities

Students at Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie play with their school mascot Jiggy. (Andrea Morales)

Kids and Education

Klondike Smokey City improves education outcomes with wrap-around neighborhood support

Aisling MakiWednesday, November 1, 2017

Healthy Communities

Video: Landmark Farmers Market keeps Orange Mound healthy

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, November 1, 2017

Eonomic Development

Join High Ground News for a community conversation about housing in Orange Mound

Madeline FaberWednesday, November 1, 2017

Essentially Divine Natural Skincare Cordova

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur moves family skin care startup to Cordova

Michael WaddellMonday, October 30, 2017

Eonomic Development

Medical device distributor moving to newly renovated space in Edge District

Michael WaddellMonday, October 30, 2017

When Dr. Phillip Baker opened Good Shepherd Pharmacy in 2015, it offered around 300 medicines free.

Healthy Communities

This Memphis-based nonprofit pharmacy serves the uninsured

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 25, 2017

The new segment of the Wolf River Greenway has a 1.2-mile paved trail, wide concrete and asphalt paths and a boardwalk.

Sustainability

Opening of Confluence Park marks newest segment of Wolf River Greenway

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 25, 2017

Community Development

The Heights Line pop-up project reinvigorates National Street

Michael WaddellTuesday, October 24, 2017

Community Development

Frayser apartment community undergoing major transformation

Michael WaddellMonday, October 23, 2017

Stephanie Love stands in front at Whitney Elementary in Frayser, which residents say is negatively affected by a nearby landfill.

Community Development

Community activists affect change in Frayser and North Memphis

Kirstin CheersWednesday, October 18, 2017

A resident looks on the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria in Coamo, Puerto Rico.

Healthy Communities

How to get involved with Memphis' relief efforts for Puerto Rico

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 4, 2017

Over 400 students at LaRose Elementary school attended a short presentation before receiving backpacks filled with school supplies and materials for their parents.

Kids and Education

Booker T. Washington's new resource center provides an information hub for South City

Thelma BalfourWednesday, October 4, 2017

Owner and chef Octavia Young behind the counter at Midtown Crossing Grill.

Entrepreneurship

Midtown Crossing Grill is a community hub for Crosstown neighbors

Aisling MakiWednesday, October 4, 2017

Club patrons dance and vogue as part of a Kiki Ball at Club Memphis.

Community Development

Orange Mound club serves the black LGBTQ community

Erica HortonWednesday, October 4, 2017

Porter-Leath Early Childhood Development Center

Community Development

Porter-Leath opens Early Childhood Support Center, merges with Books from Birth

Michael WaddellTuesday, October 3, 2017

The Captain Harris house, built in 1898, is one of dozens of properties available for short-term rental in Cooper-Young, the city's most commonly listed neighborhood on the site.

Eonomic Development

Memphis sees 80% growth in Airbnb visitor stays over past year

Stephanie GonzalezMonday, October 2, 2017

Kristin fox-Trautman and Charlena Branch working with food at Kaleidocope Kitchen in Binghampton.

Entrepreneurship

Binghampton Development Corporation provides growth opportunities for food entrepreneurs

Erica HortonWednesday, September 27, 2017

Dr. G. Scott Morris (left), Dr. Clarence Davis and Dr. Jim Bailey served as health care expert panelists at the inaugural Healthy City Town Hall meeting. The event was held on Sep. 16 at Novel bookstore.

Healthy Communities

Healthy City town halls lead citizens in seeking "health care that heals"

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, September 27, 2017

Hug Neighborhood Park Friends encourages engagement with city parks with activities like bicycle clubs and rodeos.

Sustainability

Adopt-A-Park program ramping up the call for volunteers

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, September 27, 2017