Stories

Feature Story Jim and Samellas

Jim and Samella’s brings love to Soulsville

Jim and Samella’s House helps diners feel at home with a soulful touch and friendly feel at this small restaurant in Soulsville USA.

Feature Story mike Conley

Memphis wins big: Grizzlies players bring support to community

Since coming to the Bluff City in 2001, the Memphis Grizzlies and their players have played an integral role in giving back in the community, whether through individual efforts or support of larger initiatives.  

Development News binghampton grocery

Grocery signals bright future for Binghampton


Development News Memphis Delta Prep

Delta Prep to open near Soulsville USA


Development News UofM

Summit updates University District work


Feature Story Dejavu Chef Gary Williams

Memphis Black Restaurant Week brings needed exposure

The inaugural Memphis Black Restaurant Week beginning March 7 is an opportunity to highlight some of the city’s African American-owned eateries while sharing entrepreneurial examples for the community.  

Feature Story Leslie Lynn Smith, Epicenter president and CEO.

Building an entrepreneurship movement

The entrepreneurial landscape of Memphis is expanding in rich and exciting ways, and Leslie Lynn Smith is helping to foster that growth. As President of the EPIcenter, she is catalyzing and connecting the entrepreneurship movement with a focus on tinclusive economic expansion.

Innovation & Job News chef shuttle

Local food delivery business expands


New Memphis startup focused on lab-grown meats


Feature Story Memphis Delta Prep

Delta Prep to open near Soulsville USA

Memphis Delta Preparatory Charter School will open this fall just blocks from Soulsville USA where its founder Michael McKenna hopes the school will become the best in the nation.

Feature Story Memphis Black Arts Alliance 1

Memphis Black Arts Alliance serves as talent starting point

The Memphis Black Arts Alliance serves as a gateway to Soulsville USA and the South Memphis area where it works as a starting point for black creative talent in the community.

Development News Love Soulsville

Advance Memphis brings change to South Memphis

Advance Memphis is in the business of bringing economic self-sufficiency to the residents of the 38126 ZIP code, which includes much of the Soulsville USA neighborhood.

Feature Story Velisa Woods

Woods looks for music hope in Soulsville USA

Velisa Woods grew up in South Memphis. Today, she is back in the neighborhood where she is hopeful new support systems will give opportunities to the city’s young music talent.