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Feature Story Collegiate School of Memphis replaced the roof of Highland Heights Baptist Church main sanctuary this fall. CMS manages the building with the stipulation that the school coexist with the congregation. (Leigh Tatum) Sustainability

Faith in Action: Sharing space to save historic churches

Leigh TatumWednesday, January 15, 2020
Feature Story Attendees of the Being Black in College workshop break for lunch and informal discussions about the challenges they anticipate in their educational careers post-high school. (Our Grass Our Roots) Community Development

The power of knowledge brings power to the people in North Memphis

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, January 9, 2020
Feature Story BLDG Memphis' coalition members attend the BLDG Memphis Capital Projects Tour on November 9. (Jarvis Hues) Community Development

BLDG Memphis marks 20 years as a collective voice for equitable development

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, January 8, 2020
Feature Story podcast Healthy Communities

Podcast: The Revival of Gaisman

Sunday, December 15, 2019
Feature Story Millington Middle School Kids and Education

Chalkbeat asks readers to share stories of cold classrooms

Cole BradleyThursday, December 12, 2019
Feature Story podcast Community Development

Podcast: Strategy, Spare Change, and Speaking for Yourself

Sunday, December 8, 2019
Feature Story UrbanArts Commission's Art + Environment Initiative funded a mural in Uptown by artist Khara Woods. Woods cataloged the litter entering the Mississippi River from the Gayoso Bayou in Uptown then depicted it in graphic form. (Cole Bradley) Arts and Culture

Litter, Landfills, and Illegal Dumping: New murals tell the story in Uptown and Frayser

Jim ColemanWednesday, December 4, 2019
Feature Story Handler San Chambers and therapy dog Batman are favorite regular visitors at Dorothy's Place. The day house is operated by Alzheimer's and Dementia Services of Memphis, Inc. (Cat Evans) Healthy Communities

Dementia is isolating. In Memphis, Dorothy's Place keeps people connected and helps slow decline.

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, November 27, 2019
Feature Story The light of a claw machine casts an eerie light down the hallway of the former Hickory Ridge Mall. The mall is now owned by World Overcomers Church, who are working to repurpose it as a town center. (Ziggy Mack) Eonomic Development

The History of Hickory Hill, Part II: Annexation and Aftermath

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 27, 2019
Feature Story Roshun Austin (L), president/CEO of The Works, Inc., and South Memphis resident Dolores Bateman are featured in the Memphis-based Divides Cities documentary. The short film was produced by The Guardian and gaps food access in Memphis. (The Guardian) Healthy Communities

Video series explores worldwide divides, spotlights Memphis for unequal food access

Thursday, November 21, 2019
Feature Story Community Court Referees John Cameron mediates cases involving common code violations. Community Courts are hosted in Hickory Hill and other communities, which helps residents avoid going Downtown for Environmental Court. (Lisa Harris) Healthy Communities

Neighborhood Justice: How Memphis' Community Courts are reducing barriers to court appearances

A.J Dugger III and Cole BradleyWednesday, November 20, 2019
Feature Story L to R: Community Correspondents Ian Randolph, Ivy Arnold, and Monique Rials listen attentively to a conversation on journalist ethics lead by trainer, Micaela Watts. (Cat Evans) Diversity

Who tells the story? High Ground program trains Memphians to report their neighborhoods' news

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 20, 2019
Feature Story L to R: Councilwoman Patrice Robinson, her assistant, LaKevia Perry, and Hickory Hill resident Rorey Lawrence pose for a photo at the community holiday party held at the Hickory Hill Community Center on November 7. (A.J.Dugger III) Community Development

City Councilwoman hosted holiday party for Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIITuesday, November 12, 2019
Feature Story The 2019 State of Memphis Housing Summit was held at the Memphis Botanic Gardens on October 29. It was attended by roughly 200 government officials, community leaders, business leaders and nonprofit representatives. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

2019 State of Memphis Housing Summit stated the facts, offered solutions

Cole BradleyTuesday, October 29, 2019
Feature Story HickHill10 Community Development

The History of Hickory Hill, Part I: Big Booms

Cole BradleyFriday, October 25, 2019
Feature Story A Wheel of Fortune-style presentation revealed The Collective's new name, The Collective Blueprint, at their unveiling event on October 16. (Brandi Hunter) Eonomic Development

The Collective rebrands with new name, expanded vision

Brandi HunterWednesday, October 23, 2019
Feature Story podcast Eonomic Development

Podcast: Agape and Power Center CDC talk community, collaboration and careers in Hickory Hill

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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