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Feature Story Sheahan Water Pumping Station located near University of Memphis main campus was built in the 1930s and still shows signs of the 1950s Cold War. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundTechnology and Innovation

In photos: See inside the water pumping plant that's kept Memphis hydrated since the 1930s

Cole Bradley and Ziggy MackWednesday, February 20, 2019
Feature Story Dana Taylor, co-owner of After Life Mortuary Services. (Renier Otto) High GroundEntrepreneurship

After Life Mortuary Services is Memphis' first funeral home owned by Black women

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 20, 2019
Feature Story En una escena de la actuación, los miembros del elenco dan una representación artística de los vecinos que se unen para oponerse a un relleno de tierra propuesto. De izquierda a derecha: Michel Angel, Jazmin Bautista, Kierra Turner y Casey Greer. High GroundArts and Culture

La obra sobre The Heights enfrenta los estereotipos de los vecindarios

Scarlet PonderWednesday, February 20, 2019
Feature Story U of M High GroundTechnology and Innovation

Video: University of Memphis research park incubates startups, employs students

Forever ReadyWednesday, February 20, 2019
Feature Story High Ground News Podcast Logo High GroundEonomic Development

On The Ground Podcast: University of Memphis plans to share prosperity across University District

Friday, February 15, 2019
Feature Story The University of Memphis’ land bridge is under construction and will soon allow for foot traffic over the Southern Avenue railroad line. It’s one example of large-scale development projects underway in the University District. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundEonomic Development

Sharing the wealth: Planning underway for equitable growth in University District

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 13, 2019
Feature Story The Tennessean, the luxury liner that replaced the Memphis Special as the main passenger train on the Southern Railway in 1941. (Memphis Public Libraries) High GroundTransportation

The trains of Southern Avenue that shaped the University District

Mark JordanWednesday, February 13, 2019
Feature Story In a scene from the performance, cast members give an artistic re-enactment of neighbors joining together to oppose a proposed neighborhood landfill. From left to right: Michel Angel, Jazmin Bautista, Kierra Turner and Casey Greer. (Scarlet Ponder) High GroundCommunity Development

One-act play about The Heights casts residents, confronts neighborhood stereotypes

Scarlet PonderWednesday, February 13, 2019
Feature Story The Highland Strip has seen substantial growth in the last five years. Evidence of the Highland-Walker street improvements include painted concrete and traffic barrels. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundTransportation

Passing cars: University District looks beyond car travel for solutions to congestion

Cole BradleyThursday, February 7, 2019
Feature Story Flash lines the wall at Trilogy Tattoo and Piercing located at 530 South Highland Street in the University District. (Cole Bradley) High GroundEntrepreneurship

21 and counting: Trilogy reflects on two decades on the Highland Strip

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 6, 2019
Feature Story High Ground News Podcast Logo High GroundEonomic Development

On The Ground Podcast: Memphis 3.0 and the future of Whitehaven Plaza

Monday, February 4, 2019
Feature Story The staff served pizza, wings, fried chicken, chips and soda sponsored by the Friends of the Whitehaven Library and donated by three Whitehaven restaurants. (Cole Bradley) High GroundArts and Culture

Whitehaven Library transforms for community Super Bowl party

Cole BradleyMonday, February 4, 2019
Feature Story The old Messick School graduated its last high school class in 1982. It's currently an administrative facility for Shelby County Schools, but community leaders hope it will soon be transformed into a mixed-use community hub. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundCommunity Development

The past and possibility of old Messick High

Cole BradleyThursday, January 31, 2019
Feature Story Residents and other stakeholders hear the results of the three-day design charrette to reimagine Whitehaven Plaza. In the foreground, the model of Whitehaven Plaza shows existing structures in gray alongside new buildings, greenspaces and amenities s High GroundEonomic Development

Whitehaven Plaza is first look at Memphis 3.0 in action

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 30, 2019
Feature Story A student at the South Memphis community cooking class closely inspects her dish. (Cat Evans) High GroundHealthy Communities

South Memphis locally-owned grocery store launches free cooking classes

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, January 30, 2019
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