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Feature Story (High Ground News archives)

Getting our house in order: The future of fair housing in Memphis

Fair housing advocates gathered in Memphis last week to help educate the public on discriminatory housing and lending practices, offering insight into how the city can collectively create a fair, competitive and productive community where all citizens can flourish.   

Innovation & Job News Black girls Code

Black Girls Code is building a future for women in tech

Black Girls Code is building a future for women in tech

Dine Out and fight AIDS this month


Feature Story Dr. J. Helen Perkins

City Visionary: Dr. J. Helen Perkins

Memphis is a place full of seemingly tireless people creatively working to push the city forward--grit and grind doesn't just characterize our basketball. In this series, we introduce you to some of the city's visionary leaders who are facing challenges and innovating for solutions.

Development News foodtrucklogo

Food Truck Festival rolls through Tiger Lane this Saturday

This Saturday, the city’s first Mid-South Food Truck Fest will bring almost 30 food trucks, craft vendors, live music and a little tasty competition to Tiger Lane.

Development News visiblemusiccollege

Visible Music College to open branch in Dallas

Visible Music College is opening its third campus in Dallas, Tex.

Development News upp1

It takes a village: New centers will offer support to parents

Two "Universal Parenting Places" open in Memphis this month, promising a safe and welcoming place for parents to receive guidance on raising children. 

Feature Story centralstation1

Opportunity in challenge: The coming redevelopment of Central Station

A proposed $55 million facelift may be on the way for Central Station that promises to enhance South Main with a movie theater, hotel, and public plaza offerings.
 

Innovation & Job News At the press conference, held at United Housing, Inc. in Memphis,  remarks were made by Mayor Wharton, Mayor Luttrell, Congressman Steve Cohen, and Tim Bolding, Executive Director of United Housing.      “I’m especially proud of the innovation displa

Memphis gets four stars for sustainability

Memphis-Shelby County was recognized for national excellence as one of the nation’s most sustainable communities

In The News walkingasone

Walking as one for the Church Health Center