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Feature Story The front of the Burkle estate and Slave Haven museum as seen from North Second Street. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundDiversity

People's power: Memphis’ early history of race, resistance, and Black political power

Cole BradleyThursday, June 28, 2018
Feature Story horse High GroundCommunity Development

Video: The origin story of Downtown's horse-drawn carriages

Lauren Squires-ReadyThursday, June 28, 2018
Feature Story A 1938 photo of the Lions Open Air School. (Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries) High GroundKids and Education

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

Tamara WilliamsonThursday, June 14, 2018
Feature Story Neighbors enjoyed Memphis-based Geist at the first Uptown porch concert series. (Cole Bradley) High GroundArts and Culture

Front porch concerts rock the Uptown neighborhood

Cole BradleyThursday, June 14, 2018
Feature Story A KTG employee prepares a parent roll for the next stage of manufacturing. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundEonomic Development

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

Brandon DahlbergThursday, June 14, 2018
Feature Story People from all walks of life mingle beneath the "branches" of Treedom Memphis. High GroundCommunity Development

Treedom transforms vacant lot and grows community in Uptown-Pinch

Cole BradleyThursday, June 7, 2018
Feature Story Young men play basketball in Booker T. Washington park. High GroundCommunity Development

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

Cole BradleyThursday, June 7, 2018
Feature Story Homes in the Bearwater development facing 7th Street are rental properties. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundCommunity Development

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

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, May 24, 2018
Feature Story Lyndsey Pender displays a peace sign as she rides with others representing South Memphis to Court Square. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundHealthy Communities

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

Brandon DahlbergThursday, May 24, 2018
Feature Story The Uptown Burger features two beef patties, cheese, onions, peppers, and jalapenos grilled to perfection. (Cole Bradley) High GroundEntrepreneurship

When is home cooking better than home? When it’s Roxie’s.

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 23, 2018
Feature Story Teens participate in a team building exercise during a BRIDGES youth training event. High GroundKids and Education

The kids are alright: Meet the Uptown organizations helping its youngest residents thrive

Cole BradleyThursday, May 17, 2018
Feature Story Madison Taper, winner of the girls' ages 8 to 15 division, shows off her new Fluxus skateboard. Fluxus boards are made in Memphis and are designed by local artists. (Shelda Edwards) High GroundKids and Education

Second annual skateboard competition brings fast-paced fun to Uptown

Cole BradleyThursday, May 17, 2018
Feature Story Skateboard High GroundCommunity Development

Video: Big smiles and a half pipe at Uptown's annual skateboarding competition

Lauren Squires-ReadyThursday, May 17, 2018
Feature Story An Uptown resident adds her priorities to a list of possible new developments. (Community Redevelopment Agency) High GroundCommunity Development

Uptown residents set priorities in $95 million TIF expansion

Cole BradleyThursday, May 10, 2018
Feature Story Valerie Peavy, owner of the Office @ Uptown, poses for a portrait. Her cafe opened in 2013. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundCommunity Development

Welcome to Uptown, the biggest small town in Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 2, 2018
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