Stories

MEMShop program launching three businesses in downtown's Film Row

Anna MullinsFriday, April 1, 2016

Downtown movie theatre plans moving forward

Anna MullinsFriday, April 1, 2016

Entrepreneur's new business allows artists to self promote

Amy HoytFriday, April 1, 2016

VIDEO: Jim and Samella’s brings love to Soulsville

Friday, April 1, 2016

Talbert Fleming came back home a few years ago to Soulsville USA to start a restaurant, Jim and Samella’s House. His passion is to help the community overcome food access woes while lifting the neighborhood. His story is an example of the passionate residents of Soulsville USA who want to see the community grow.

Consortium MMT launches annual music festival with Shelby Farms Park Conservancy

Amy HoytFriday, April 1, 2016

Start Co. felps founders through startup valley of death

Friday, April 1, 2016

Source: Tech.co

How Memphis plans to turn blight talk into action

Friday, April 1, 2016

Source: Next City

How Memphis created a rolling festival of street redesigns

Friday, April 1, 2016

Source: People for Bikes

Memphis makes the final four...in BBQ

Friday, April 1, 2016

Source: Thrillist

Memphis musician pays homage to Stax

Lauren TurnerThursday, March 31, 2016

The chapel at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Soulsville USA was full during the "What Smart Neighborhoods Can Learn From Soulsville USA" panel discussion.

Panel discusses examples set in Soulsville USA

Amy HoytThursday, March 31, 2016

Soulsville USA brought together a panel of community residents and leaders to discuss “What Smart Neighborhoods Can Learn From Soulsville USA,” as On the Ground wraps its three-month stay in the community.

MLK Day of Service addresses Soulsville, USA blight

Earth Day cleanup focuses on Soulsville USA

Lance WiedowerWednesday, March 30, 2016

Raised cinder-block beds ready for planting at Knowledge Quest's Green Leaf Farms.

Knowledge Quest shapes home, health life of Soulsville

Lance WiedowerWednesday, March 30, 2016

Knowledge Quest is making a difference in the home and health life of Soulsville USA with its focus on after-school education, family counseling and an organic farm that is ready to turn this South Memphis property into a destination.

University of Memphis FedEx Institute hosts Biomaterials Conference

Chad RiggsFriday, March 25, 2016

Temporary pedestrian crosswalks created for the MEMFix event surrounding the Sears Crosstown buildin

MEMFix offers ideas in community improvement to east Memphis

Friday, March 25, 2016

The Curb Market opens in Midtown

Friday, March 25, 2016

Community invited to help increase public safety

Friday, March 25, 2016

First Memphis Black Restaurant Week has strong economic, social impact

Friday, March 25, 2016

Rust Hall, MCA's architecturally award-wining core building

Memphis College of Art puts the creative craft to work

Lesley YoungFriday, March 25, 2016

Nestled in the heart of Overton Park, more than 400 students are learning to hone -- and leverage -- their creative talents. Memphis College of Art is exploring new strategies to help young artists discipline their craft while also engaging with the community and using their skills in a professional environment.