Economic Development

Video: Why Whitehaven is a 'hidden gem'Read Article

When most people think of Whitehaven, they may think of Elvis Presley's Graceland estate. But the neighborhood, which boasts a strong community of homeowners and entrepreneurs, has so much more to offer.
A sign along a fence on Second Street, property that St. Jude has acquired. (Brandon Dahlberg)

A pinch of transformation: Institutions work together to reimagine the historic Pinch DistrictRead Article

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is at the vanguard of a wave of development activity on the way finally to the Pinch after years of neglect in the district.

Construction takes place at the former Wonder Bread factory at 400 Monroe Avenue. (Brandon Dill)

Residents to help allocate $26 million in Binghampton investmentRead Article

A $26 million investment in Binghampton over the next 30 years will help facilitate major growth, and residents are making sure those investments keep the neighborhood affordable so they see that success.
Construction on International Paper's new tower underway in East Memphis. Thousands fill Crosstown Concourse for the grand opening on Aug. 23, 2017.

Feature StoryA window display at the BAM Thrift Store at 1340 Madison Avenue hopes to attract medical professionals from the surrounding Medical District. (Cole Bradley)

Construction starts soon for facade improvements, coffee shop at Madison-Cleveland

Cole BradleyFriday, June 07, 2019
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On The Ground Podcast: MyCityRides talks scooters, transportation justice and $2 tanks of gas

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 29, 2019
Feature Story Travis Butler, New Ballet Ensemble dance instructor, works with students at LaRose Elementary. Dance classes at LaRose are held either early in the school day or the last period of the day. (Submitted)

South City area residents benefit from Vision 2020 grantmaking initiative

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, May 23, 2019
Feature StoryThe 2018 Indie Memphis film festival spanned nine venues across the city with accumulated crowds of over 12,000, and revenue for the event has more than doubled in the last five years. (Courtesy Indie Memphis)

Why this investment firm has a stake in building the culture of Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, May 15, 2019
Feature StoryStudents and faculty at the Southern College of Optometry participate in the 2018 Bike to Work Day, which included food and festivities at an outdoor registration table. (Submitted)

Medical District steps up to Commute Challenge and shared mobility

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 08, 2019
Feature StoryLocal musician "Morris" poses in front of a mural by artist Toonkey Berry. (Ziggy Mack)

In photos: Welcome to Madison Heights

Cole Bradley and Ziggy MackThursday, May 02, 2019
Feature StoryVolunteers work in the Coliseum's lower-level loading dock entrance. The building's arena and corridors were lit by task lighting provided by the City of Memphis. (Shelda Edwards)

In photos: Closed since 2007, Mid-South Coliseum reopens for one-day cleanup event

Cole Bradley and Shelda EdwardsWednesday, May 01, 2019
Feature StoryRoshun Austin, president and CEO of The Works, Inc. holds a redlining map created in the 1930s. (Ziggy Mack)

Seeing Red II: South Memphis CDC brings investment back to Memphis' formerly redlined communities

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, April 10, 2019
Feature StoryRon Scott and Chris Clark prepare to install a door at the front of the workshop, as Tyler Parker and and Jared Myers load up a rickety work table that is no longer safe to use. All four are participants in the ad-hoc advisory board. (Scarlet Ponder)

Heights CDC to convert vacant cabinet shop into community woodshop

Scarlet PonderWednesday, March 27, 2019
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On The Ground Podcast: Crosstown beyond the Concourse

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Feature StoryFive of the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center's six current staff members. L to R: Justin Davis, Paul Garner, Tamara Hendrix, Faith Pollan and Brad Watkins. (Submitted)

Seeking justice: A nonprofit’s fight for housing, buses, criminal justice reform and more

Cole BradleyThursday, March 14, 2019
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It's Memphis, economic development is found in steady momentum rather than a shock of cranes. Hundreds of blocks from the Riverfront, Pinch District and South City are benefitting from coordinated development with public and private sectors working hand-in-hand. Change is also found in small-scale projects and adaptive reuse that turn vacant buildings into corners worthy of investment.
 
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