Alpha Derby Day at Tunica River Park hosted by the Memphis grand chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. (Ziggy Mack) Alpha Derby Day at Tunica River Park hosted by the Memphis grand chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. (Ziggy Mack)
Development News27 W. Carolina Street Eonomic Development

Mixed-use housing development seeks to attract a grocery store to Downtown

Michael Waddell Monday, June 18, 2018
Feature StoryA 1938 photo of the Lions Open Air School. (Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries) Kids and Education

In segregated Memphis, radio DJs drove Black children with disabilities to this Uptown school

Tamara Williamson Thursday, June 14, 2018
Feature StoryNeighbors enjoyed Memphis-based Geist at the first Uptown porch concert series. (Cole Bradley) Arts and Culture

Front porch concerts rock the Uptown neighborhood

Cole Bradley Thursday, June 14, 2018
Feature StoryA KTG employee prepares a parent roll for the next stage of manufacturing. (Brandon Dahlberg) Eonomic Development

In photos: The Uptown "tissue factory" shows a lesser-known side of consumer products

Brandon Dahlberg Thursday, June 14, 2018
Feature StoryUCI Kids and Education

Video: Memphis children learn during the summer with Literacy Mid-South

Lauren Squires-Ready Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Development NewsLamar Avenue corridor Transportation

Lamar Avenue repair and expansion on the way

Michael Waddell Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Development NewsWolf River Conservancy TWF award Sustainability

Wolf River Conservancy's greenway efforts garner state recognition

Michael Waddell Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Development NewsCurry N Jerk Restaurant on Monroe Entrepreneurship

Two-floor Curry N Jerk restaurant to open Downtown

Michael Waddell Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Innovation & Job NewsStephanie Cummings, Please Assist Me CEO and co-founder, center, along with two Please Assist Me assistants, help users with tasks they might be too busy for like cleaning the house or doing laundry, as part of a newly launched startup accelerator. Technology and Innovation

Newly launched startup accelerator expands innovation economy in Memphis

Andy Meek Thursday, June 07, 2018
Feature StoryPeople from all walks of life mingle beneath the "branches" of Treedom Memphis. Community Development

Treedom transforms vacant lot and grows community in Uptown-Pinch

Cole Bradley Thursday, June 07, 2018
Feature StoryDennis Whitehead Darling is the inaugural fellow of the McCleave Project, an initiative of the opera company to bring a focus on diversity and inclusion to the genre. Arts and Culture

Opera Memphis awards first McCleave Fellowship to local director

Andy Meek Thursday, June 07, 2018
Feature StoryYoung men play basketball in Booker T. Washington park. Community Development

Greening Up: Uptown is investing in green spaces and reaping the reward

Cole Bradley Thursday, June 07, 2018
Development NewsKenneth Worles solidified the focus of his business while working in Washington for several years. Entrepreneurship

Three(i) sets sights on 1st Memphis office by July

Michael Waddell Wednesday, June 06, 2018
Development NewsThe Blake on S. Main Eonomic Development

Historic S. Main building being rehabbed inside and out

Michael Waddell Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Development NewsMighty Lights Arts and Culture

Mighty Lights expanding along Memphis riverfront this fall

Michael Waddell Monday, June 04, 2018
Feature StoryHomes in the Bearwater development facing 7th Street are rental properties. (Brandon Dahlberg) Community Development

Building something out of nothing: New housing opportunities spring from once-vacant lot in Uptown

Kim and Jim Coleman Thursday, May 24, 2018
Feature StoryLyndsey Pender displays a peace sign as she rides with others representing South Memphis to Court Square. (Brandon Dahlberg) Healthy Communities

Explore Bike Share hits the streets and promises equitable and affordable transportation for Memphis

Brandon Dahlberg Thursday, May 24, 2018
Feature StoryA mirrored exterior at the Rendezvous shipping facility in the Pinch District reflect historic buildings. (Ziggy Mack) Arts and Culture

In photos: See Memphis’ past, present, and future in The Pinch

Cole Bradley Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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