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The second line parade through the streets of Madison Heights was lead by the Mighty Souls Brass Band. (Ziggy Mack)

High GroundArts and Culture

Video: Celebrating Madison Heights

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

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High GroundKids and Education

Podcast: Teach for America and why we love Treadwell Elementary

Monday, September 2, 2019

Krosstown Kleaners ended operations roughly five years ago, but its iconic signage still adorn the building's exterior at 1400 Madison Avenue. (AJ Dugger III)

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Iconic Krosstown Kleaners has potential new owner

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, August 28, 2019

Joyce Cox was named the newest Neighborhood USA board member in May 2019. She and board member Ian Randolph are the only two board members from Memphis. (Joyce Cox)

High GroundCommunity Development

Memphis' Joyce Cox elected to board of Neighborhoods USA

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, August 28, 2019

Members of the Creatives in Research team assemble tubing that will become 35 umbrella stands strategically placed throughout Madison Heights. (Wonder / Cowork / Create)

High GroundArts and Culture

Medical District umbrella-share project debuts as usable public art for all

A.J Dugger III and Cole BradleyTuesday, August 27, 2019

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High GroundArts and Culture

Podcast: Rain or Shine umbrella-share is usable public art for all

Saturday, August 24, 2019

A shop reaches for an item off a top shelf at the Viet Hoa Food Market in Madison Heights. (High Ground News)

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Viet Hoa Food Market is one-stop shop for multicultural culinary needs

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, August 21, 2019

Comedians Anaisha Robinson (L), known as Tootie 2Times to fans, and Latoya Polk, pose for a photo before taking the stage at the Laughter for the Heart comedy show benefiting Hearts of Hickory Hill. (Anaisha Robinson)

High GroundCommunity Development

Hickory Hill comedy show brought laughs, raised dollars for community

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, August 21, 2019

Victoria Young, pictured, opened Spincult at 700 Madison Avenue in August 2018. The indoor fitness studio offers a variety of options for cycling devotees. (Spincult)

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Spincult fuses cycling and community in Medical District

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, August 21, 2019

Aylah Sanders participates in a tennis skills drill during Tennis Memphis' Family Play Day, held on August 3 at the city’s municipal tennis centers. (Tennis Memphis)

High GroundHealthy Communities

Tennis, everyone?

Jim ColemanWednesday, August 21, 2019

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High GroundKids and Education

Podcast: Play Where You Stay is soccer made equitable

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Al Harville (L) and Allison Hancock work together to finalize the design and layout on a client's order. (AJ Dugger III)

High GroundEntrepreneurship

One of the city's last locally-owned print shops thrives in the University District

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, August 21, 2019

Wise Tardezia performs a single blade razor shave and towel facial treatment on Pedro Bateman at Presidential Barber Lounge in Madison Heights. (Ziggy Mack)

High GroundEntrepreneurship

Meet the locals serving looks on Madison Avenue

A. J. Dugger IIIFriday, August 16, 2019

A. J. Dugger III (L) interviews Marvin Frazier, son of heavyweight champion Smokin Joe Frazier. (A.J. Dugger III)

High GroundArts and Culture

Meet High Ground's new lead writer

Cole Bradley and Shelda EdwardsFriday, August 16, 2019

Members of the Mitchell Heights Neighborhood Association were presented with the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Award for Environmental Stewardship by Governor Bill Lee (center) in Nashville on August 1. (TN Green Gov)

High GroundCommunity Development

Memphis neighbors win governor's award, plan for edible forest on Tillman Street

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, August 15, 2019

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