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Join us in a celebration of Madison Heights

Friday, August 16, 2019
Join High Ground and our neighborhood partners in a celebration of Madison Heights. Free food, music, a parade and a public art unveiling — all we need is you!
Feature Story Members of the Mitchell Heights Neighborhood Association were presented with the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Award for Environmental Stewardship by Governor Bill Lee (center) in Nashville on August 1. (TN Green Gov) Community Development

Memphis neighbors win governor's award, plan for edible forest on Tillman Street

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, August 15, 2019
The tiny Mitchell Heights Neighborhood Association won a major award from Governor Bill Lee, but their biggest project is just kicking off — an edible urban forest in the heart of Memphis.
Feature Story A volunteer sorts through a mix of diaper and period products donated to the Bare Needs Diaper Bank. (Mid-South Food Bank) Healthy Communities

Mid-South Food Bank helms coalition to supply diapers, period products in Memphis

Jeff HulettWednesday, August 14, 2019
Most public assistance funds can't be spent on diapers or period products. So what do low-income Memphians do when they're short on cash and in need of these essential supplies? The new Bare Needs Diaper Bank hopes to help and on an unprecedented scale. 
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Podcast: New blood, new turf at High Ground

Sunday, August 11, 2019
Our new On the Ground lead writer, A.J. Dugger, joins High Ground's Emily Trenholm and Cole Bradley for first thoughts on our next On the Ground neighborhood, Hickory Hill. 
Feature Story podcast Community Development

Podcast: An affordable housing trust fund for Memphis

Friday, August 9, 2019
Paul Young with the City of Memphis and John Paul Shaffer of BLDG Memphis discuss a new local trust fund to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing.  
Feature Story podcast Diversity

Podcast: Gateways for Growth

Thursday, August 1, 2019
Yancy Villa-Calvo and Mauricio Calvo with Gateways for Growth discuss the economic, cultural and civic contributions of local immigrant communities, and how Memphis can make institutions of all kinds more welcoming and accessible.   
Feature Story Volunteers plant a garden as part of a cleanup effort organized by Klondike Smokey City CDC and supported by Hope City Church. (Submitted) Community Development

Faith in Action: Showing up for Klondike-Smokey City

Brandi HunterWednesday, July 31, 2019
In the first of High Ground's new series, Faith in Action, we spotlight a North Memphis church that consistently steps up for the Klondike Smokey City CDC.
Feature Story Antoine Lever stands in his studio in The Pinch. He's one of the newest members of the Medical District's burgeoning art scene. (Ziggy Mack) Arts and Culture

Growing arts scene brings new vibrancy to Medical District

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, July 31, 2019
Could the Medical District be Memphis' next hot spot for arts and culture? We profile three new arts businesses that have set up shop in the district. 
Feature Story Self-identified street activist and Madison trolley line passenger Larry White yawns big between conversations with other passengers. (Ziggy Mack) Transportation

Photos: A ride on the Madison Avenue trolley

Cole Bradley and Ziggy MackWednesday, July 31, 2019
Madison Heights is a crossroads for car commuters, pedestrians and mass transit, but few rides are as fun as a trip down the Madison Avenue trolley line. 
Feature Story Britney Thornton (second from right) helps built a town in an urban planning workshop held at The CMPLX on July 17. (Baris Gursakal) Community Development

A workshop and a plan for resident-led revival in Orange Mound

Baris GursakalTuesday, July 30, 2019
JUICE Orange Mound has a plan to revitalize the neighborhood that starts with equipping residents with the tools to lead the way. "Our land is our history," said JUICE's founder. "Its ownership is both our past and our future."
Feature Story podcast Arts and Culture

Podcast: Storyboard Memphis talks print, publishing and partners

Saturday, July 20, 2019
High Ground hosts Mark Fleischer, founder and editor of Storyboard Memphis. Dive into the story of Storyboard and conversations on who the news serves and the importance of print publications.   
Feature Story David Creech holds Chase Fryer up during a show at 7house in Jan of 2013. (Smith7) Arts and Culture

Smith7 Records lifts Memphis music with nonprofit approach

Kim and Jim ColemanSaturday, July 20, 2019
Indie record label Smith7 has supported musicians for 20 years. What sets it apart in a music town like Memphis? This label is a nonprofit.  
Feature Story MASE serves grades 6-12 and is the only middle school in Madison Heights, one of several smaller neighborhoods within the larger Medical Districts. (Submitted) Kids and Education

15 years of struggle and success at Tennessee's first charter school

Jeff HulettFriday, July 19, 2019
Memphis Academy of Science and Technology has seen its share of struggles. Now it's celebrating its successes and its innovative STEM in Motion program. 
Feature Story Guests of the Frayser CDC open house toured the homes and picked up literature for buying one of the three current homes or the 27 more that Frayser CDC hopes to build in the next two years. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

Frayser CDC unveils new homes, hopes for new momentum

Baris GursakalWednesday, July 17, 2019
Frayser CDC held an open house July 13 for three newly-built homes. They plan to build 30 over two years and hope the activity will increase home values, homeownership, community pride and new investment.
Feature Story Blue Cross Blue Shield employees and volunteers came together to install new playground equipment at David Carnes Park as part of the $4.5 million Blue Cross Healthy Place Program park redevelopment. (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee) Healthy Communities

Revamped Whitehaven park will be space for health, fun and neighborhood history

Erica HortonTuesday, July 16, 2019
The $5.4 million renovation of David Carnes Park will add a splash pad, walking track and more. It will also honor namesake David Carnes, a blacksmith and one of Whitehaven's first African-American settlers.
Feature Story Young scholars at Ready, Set, Grow Learning Academy wait patiently to begin their art lesson. (Ziggy Mack) Kids and Education

STEAM-focused early childhood center is ready, set to grow

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, July 11, 2019
Shamara Rogers' search for quality childcare led her to launch Ready, Set, Grow Learning Academy, a STEAM-focused childcare center in the Medical District. Seven months later, she's planning for expansion.
Feature Story Stephanie Parker-Bradley and her daughter, Faith Bradley, celebrate after completing The Hagar Center 5K Fun Run. (Ashlei Williams) Healthy Communities

Frayser nonprofit hosts its first 5K to benefit pregnant and parenting teens

Ashlei WilliamsThursday, July 11, 2019
The Hagar Center offers support for teen mothers in Memphis. On June 29 the center hosted its first 5K fundraiser in support of its Lunch and Learn workplace and life skills series. 
Feature Story podcast Community Development

Podcast: State housing programs strengthen Memphis neighborhoods

Thursday, July 11, 2019
Continuing a series on homeownership, Tennessee Housing Development Agency's Ralph Perrey and United Housing's Amy Schaftein talk down payment assistance programs, homebuyer education and other initiatives for Mid-South families. 
Feature Story This year marks 24 years in business for Spikner Embroidery and Screen-Printing, which now has nine employees and is located in Madison Heights. The staff is pictured here with owner Fred Spikner at far right. (Ashlei Williams) Entrepreneurship

Spikner knows promotions, now it takes on placemaking in Madison Heights

Ashlei WilliamsWednesday, July 10, 2019
Spikner Embroidery and Screen-Printing has been cranking out custom swag and promotions for 24 years. Now the Memphis-based, Black-owned business is hoping its neighborhood sees the same success its enjoyed.
Feature Story whitehavenbus Arts and Culture

Video: History in motion with Whitehaven's youth-led bus tours

Forever ReadyThursday, July 4, 2019
Blues City Cultural Center is partnering with Whitehaven youth to bring the neighborhood's history to life. Grab and seat and ride along with High Ground. 
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