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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 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 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 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 ABC Clinic High GroundKids and Education

Video: University of Memphis mock preschool prepares children with autism for classroom learning

Forever ReadyWednesday, January 30, 2019
Feature Story Dr. Isaac Rodriguez, chief science officer and co-founder of SweetBio and Kayla Rodriguez-Graff, co-founder and SweetBio CEO. High GroundEntrepreneurship

Home, sweet home: SweetBio and others are first tenants of CommuniTech Research Park

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, January 24, 2019
Feature Story The burial site of Harry Madison, one of two headstones in the Madison-Eckles Cemetery Park that is still legible. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundCommunity Development

University District partnership transforms neglected cemetery into tranquil park

Scarlet PonderWednesday, January 23, 2019
Feature Story Artist Brantley Ellzey in workspace, as part of "Memphis Studios: A Visual Tour." (Murray Riss) High GroundArts and Culture

Making space: New book is a visual tour of the workspaces of Memphis' top artists

Mark JordanWednesday, January 16, 2019
Feature Story At Tiger Bookstore, Tigers branded merchandise accounts for 40 percent of gross sales. (Cole Bradley) High GroundEonomic Development

Married to the game: When Tigers score, Memphis small business wins

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 16, 2019
Feature Story Fabrics with vibrant patterns for sale at African Kingdom at Park Avenue and Getwell Road. (Submitted) High GroundEntrepreneurship

African Kingdom brings West African style to University District

Brandi HunterMonday, January 14, 2019
Feature Story UDist_10 High GroundArts and Culture

In photos: Welcome to the University District

Cole Bradley and Ziggy MackWednesday, January 9, 2019
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