Uptown & The Pinch

Uptown and The Pinch got their start in the mid-1800s as Memphis' first planned subdivision and business district. From the beginning, they were uniquely diverse, with dozens of different nationalities, religions, races, and incomes levels mingled in just a few square miles. Heavy disinvestment starting in the 1970s left the neighborhood virtually gutted, but efforts in the early 2000s brought reinvestment and new possibility. Today the legacy of historic Uptown-Pinch continues as the community works towards a multicultural, mixed-income, mixed-use revitalization.

High Ground embedded our On the Ground team in Uptown-Pinch from April through July 2018. 

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Feature Story People from all walks of life mingle beneath the "branches" of Treedom Memphis. Community 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. Community 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) Community 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 A mirrored exterior at the Rendezvous shipping facility in the Pinch District reflect historic buildings. (Ziggy Mack) Arts and Culture

In photos: See Memphis’ past, present, and future in The Pinch

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 23, 2018
Feature Story The Uptown Burger features two beef patties, cheese, onions, peppers, and jalapenos grilled to perfection. (Cole Bradley) Entrepreneurship

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. Kids 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) Kids and Education

Second annual skateboard competition brings fast-paced fun to Uptown

Cole BradleyThursday, May 17, 2018
Feature Story Skateboard Community Development

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

Lauren Squires-ReadyThursday, May 17, 2018
Development News Readbox Kids and Education

Memphis Public Libraries use Readbox to build awareness

Michael WaddellWednesday, May 16, 2018
Feature Story An Uptown resident adds her priorities to a list of possible new developments. (Community Redevelopment Agency) Community Development

Uptown residents set priorities in $95 million TIF expansion

Cole BradleyThursday, May 10, 2018
Feature Story Laura Wheeler has worked at Westy's for one year. (Brandon Dahlberg) Arts and Culture

Westy’s turns 35 as The Pinch turns a corner

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 9, 2018
Feature Story Valerie Peavy, owner of the Office @ Uptown, poses for a portrait. Her cafe opened in 2013. (Brandon Dahlberg) Community Development

Welcome to Uptown, the biggest small town in Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 2, 2018
Development News MATA set to reopen downtown trolley line Transportation

MATA set to reopen downtown trolley system on April 30

Michael WaddellFriday, April 20, 2018
Development News MLK Day of Service Healthy Communities

City fights blight for MLK Day of Service

Michael WaddellWednesday, January 17, 2018
Innovation & Job News The new segment of the Wolf River Greenway has a 1.2-mile paved trail, wide concrete and asphalt paths and a boardwalk. Sustainability

Opening of Confluence Park marks newest segment of Wolf River Greenway

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 25, 2017
Feature Story Accelerator programs hosted by organizations such as EPICenter Memphis, Memphis Bioworks and Start Co., help entrepreneurs launch businesses and connect them with pathways to capital. To date, EPICenter has raised more than $16 million in capital. Entrepreneurship

Memphis Money: Investment pipeline for startups has room for improvement

Aisling MakiWednesday, October 11, 2017
Development News National Manufacturing Day Eonomic Development

Industry leaders encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing

Michael WaddellTuesday, October 3, 2017
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Authors

Read more articles by Andy Meek.

Read more articles by Brandon Dahlberg.

Brandon Dahlberg is a documentary photographer based in Memphis. A lifelong resident of the city, he earned his B.A. in English and M.F.A in Creative Writing from the University of Memphis. He has worked as a photographer in various capacities throughout the city, and loves telling visual stories.  

Read more articles by Cole Bradley.

Cole Bradley is a native Memphian and graduate of the University of Memphis. Cole's worked locally as a researcher and community engagement strategist and began contributing to High Ground in Jan 2017. 

Read more articles by Forever Ready.

Forever Ready Productions is based in Memphis. It specializes in fast paced, timely content for non profits, small businesses and start-ups. The production company's founder, Lauren Squires Ready, has more than a decade of award-winning video journalism experience and uses that skill to help create an impact narrative for any mission driven organization. Visit www.foreverreadyllc.com for more information.    

Read more articles by Kim and Jim Coleman.

Kim Coleman is a journalist with over 20 years of experience in newsrooms as a reporter, editor and graphic designer, including ten years with The Commercial Appeal as Design Director/Senior Editor and Print Planning Editor. 

 

Jim Coleman is a freelance writer, covering a variety of topics from high school sports, community news and small business. He has written for different news organizations over the past 20 years, including The Commercial Appeal, Community Weeklies, Lexington Herald-Leader and The Albuquerque Journal.

Read more articles by Tamara Williamson.

Tamara is a native Memphian and has a B.A. and M.A. from UT Knoxville. She has previously written guest posts for I Love Memphis blog. 
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