Entrepreneurship :Features

Aumilli’on Kimble, a 16-year-old junior at Bartlett High School, won the floor pitch for her "Heat Keep" food warming pouches. She's already had one employer express interest in hiring her when she graduates. (Submitted)

High GroundKids and Education

Special education support & lunchbox warmers: High school students pitch product ideas to meet needs

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 26, 2018

High GroundCommunity Development

On The Ground Podcast: Black-owned business gift guide, with Cynthia Daniels and Brandi Hunter

Monday, December 24, 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)

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Broad Avenue power couple expand reach with new bar venture

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 19, 2018

Tea products packaged by Ele & Ivy Tea Company.

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Black-owned business gift guide: Food, fitness and beauty

Brandi HunterWednesday, December 12, 2018

Los estudiantes hablan y comen una merienda del mediodía. (Cole Bradley)

High GroundKids and Education

El Club de Niños y Niñas de Heights gana reconocimiento nacional y entrena a músicos de Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 12, 2018

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

High GroundEonomic Development

Summer Avenue se renueva como distrito internacional

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 12, 2018

A view of the renovated Garden Flats apartment complex. (Submitted)

High GroundCommunity Development

Turnaround tale: Memphis resident purchases and renovates run-down apartment building

Ashlei WilliamsWednesday, December 5, 2018

John Young, a JIFF graduate and now full time employee for Sweet LaLa's, earned the nickname "Dr. Sprinkles". (Submitted)

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Bakery that employs at-risk youth expands to East Memphis storefront

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 5, 2018

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High GroundDiversity

Video: A taste of the world from Summer Avenue

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

food this one

High GroundCommunity Development

En video: Un sabor del mundo de Summer Avenue

Forever ReadyWednesday, November 28, 2018

For 15 years Ric Morgan has helped serve a free community meal at Highland Heights United Methodist Church for an average of 75 guests. Once a month, he plans and prepares an original menu. (Cole Bradley)

High GroundArts and Culture

A fascinating life, starting in The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 21, 2018

Dwayne "DJ" Johnson's assistant welds security bars for a client at Johnson's shop at 2992 Summer Avenue (Ziggy Mack)

High GroundArts and Culture

Last of the craft: The twilight of Summer Avenue's artisan culture

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 14, 2018

With the Memphis College of Art closing in 2020, the future of its main building, Rust Hall, is up in the air.

High GroundArts and Culture

Local arts organizers make a bid to take over Memphis College of Art's Rust Hall

Kim and Jim ColemanMonday, November 12, 2018

Layne Carden was inspired to open TransforMama, a play and co-work space for parents, based on her own postpartum experience.

High GroundHealthy Communities

A community center for new parents offers fitness classes, playgroups and coworking

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, November 7, 2018

A customer looks around the store as he speaks with the owner of the Summer Outlet thrift store. (Natalie Eddings)

High GroundArts and Culture

In photos: Memphis gets thrifty on Summer Avenue

Natalie Eddings & Cole BradleyWednesday, November 7, 2018

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