Healthy Communities

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
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
Feature Story Renderings for the new Soulsville container restaurant show a bold and colorful design with indoor and outdoor seating. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

275 Food Project announces fellowship for chefs of color, strategy to grow local food ecosystem

Cole BradleyTuesday, June 25, 2019
Feature Story University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are four of the anchor institutions partnering with the Memphis Medical District Collaborative for Hire Local 901. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

Hire Local 901 helps Memphians work closer to home

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, June 20, 2019
Feature Story Anthony Braxton waits for his meal at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Memphis Ozanam Food Mission. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

Called to Serve: Ozanam Center steps up for Memphians in need

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, June 06, 2019
Feature Story Travis Butler, New Ballet Ensemble dance instructor, works with students at LaRose Elementary. Dance classes at LaRose are held either early in the school day or the last period of the day. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

South City area residents benefit from Vision 2020 grantmaking initiative

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, May 23, 2019
Feature Story Utopia Animal Hospital's Dr. Jen Clay (R) and veterinarian technician Jessica Tatum (L) prep a patient for surgery to remove an abdominal tumor. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

Utopia Animal Hospital takes an enlightened approach to pet care

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, May 22, 2019
Feature Story Anatole Williams (L), executive director of Memphis Adult Teen Challenge, and Michael Skouteris, daily operations manager of BAM Thrift Store, discuss store needs. To the right, regular Patricia Jones says hello to the cashier. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

A thrift store, a car wash and a mission to fight addiction

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 15, 2019
Feature Story Eli Townsend, executive chef of Sage Memphis, teaches Kaleidoscope Kitchen students. (Submitted) Community Development

Binghampton emerges as Memphis’ incubator for food entrepreneurs

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Feature Story podcast Healthy Communities

On The Ground Podcast: The Mariposas Collective meets immigrants with compassion

Monday, April 22, 2019
Feature Story Lieutenant Mark Johnson with the Memphis Fire Department's Fire Station 18 walks beside the station's pumper truck. (Ziggy Mack) Healthy Communities

In photos: A day in the life at Fire Station 18 on Southern Avenue

Cole Bradley and Ziggy MackWednesday, March 27, 2019
Feature Story Anthony Braxton waits for his meal at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Memphis Ozanam Food Mission. (Ziggy Mack) Healthy Communities

Newly opened health clinic provides free services to the homeless population of Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, March 27, 2019
Feature Story spray paint Community Development

Video: This anti-graffiti team paints a better future for the University District

Forever ReadyWednesday, March 27, 2019
Feature Story . Kareem Dasilva, right, took home first place honors at the Smarty City: Transportation & Mobility Hackathon on March 15-17 with MemPatch, technology that helps the city streamline identification of potholes. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Smart City initiative seeks to improve public problems with technology

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, March 21, 2019
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