Sustainability

Development News "This property holds great historical, cultural, and archeological significance, as well as long-term forest research plots, and exceptional hardwood forestland," says State Forester Heather Slayton. Sustainability

Conservation efforts at Tennessee's newest state forest to help protect Memphis drinking water

High Ground TeamTuesday, December 31, 2024
Feature Story This week, we wrap up the More For Memphis series and take a look at all of the focus areas that were addressed throughout the plan's creation.  Sustainability

Wrapping up the More For Memphis series as the plan is set in motion

Jeff HulettTuesday, December 24, 2024
Feature Story This week, we dive into the Justice & Safety anchor of the More For Memphis plan and explore what it takes to build a stronger, safer, and more equitable Memphis.  Sustainability

Safer & More Equitable: Exploring Justice & Safety aspects of the More For Memphis plan

Ashlei WilliamsTuesday, December 10, 2024
Feature Story This week, we learn more about the implementation partners that will help carry out the on-the-ground work of the More for Memphis plan. Community Development

More For Memphis announces implementation partners

Jeff HulettMonday, October 28, 2024
Feature Story The Black Farmer’s Market in South Memphis aims to promote food justice and bridge the gap in areas that have difficulty accessing farmer’s markets and full-service grocery stores. Healthy Communities

Bridging the gap: How the Black Farmer’s Market promotes food justice & inclusivity in South Memphis

Danica WilksMonday, September 16, 2024
Development News “The funding Ducks Unlimited receives from the Conservation Through Art program benefits wetlands conservation efforts in our own backyard," says Adam Putnam, CEO of Ducks Unlimited. Arts and Culture

Biennial event returns this November with opportunity to support local arts and conservation efforts

High Ground TeamFriday, August 30, 2024
Feature Story Good Governance Transition Team members with Mayor Young: (From left to right) Dorcas Young Griffin, Beth Flanagan, Meggan Khiel, Jessica Lotz, Mayor Young, Cheyenne Johnson, Tiffany Day, Maria Oceja, and Ariell Gipson Martin. Sustainability

Education advocates strive to keep bilingual high school graduates in Memphis

Diana Azcarate BarretoThursday, August 15, 2024
In The News Shante Avant, CEO of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, discusses revitalizing and investing in low-income neighborhoods to create a better Memphis. Eonomic Development

Voices of More for Memphis: Shante Avant of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis

Tafui OwusuMonday, June 17, 2024
In The News Roshun Austin, CEO of The Works, Inc., discusses the issues of affordable housing programs, the impact of policies, and the power of community.  Community Development

Voices of More for Memphis: Roshun Austin, CEO of The Works, Inc.

Tafui OwusuSaturday, June 1, 2024
Feature Story Economic Development is one of the six 'More for Memphis' anchor collaboratives and aims to put 10,000 additional young people on a path to economic mobility. Eonomic Development

More for Memphis plan identifies liberty and equity as Economic Development priorities

Ashlei WilliamsFriday, May 31, 2024
Development News “We are seeing great advances in repurposing tires for environmental benefits, and this grant for Memphis Tire Recyclers is a great example,” says TDEC Deputy Commissioner Greg Young. Sustainability

Memphis Tire Recyclers win grant to increase capacity, recycle 150K additional scrap tires each year

High Ground TeamThursday, November 30, 2023
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