On the Ground

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
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
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 podcast Community Development

Podcast: State housing programs strengthen Memphis neighborhoods

Thursday, July 11, 2019
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
Feature Story whitehavenbus Arts and Culture

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

Forever ReadyThursday, July 04, 2019
Feature Story dancingnuns Arts and Culture

Video: One church, three cultures, one awesome party

Forever ReadyThursday, July 04, 2019
Feature Story A Hollywood Feed staff member makes gourmet dog cookies. The story offers a range of gourmet treats including cakes and cupcakes. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

More than retail, Hollywood Feed helps animals in need

Baris GursakalThursday, June 27, 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 Local artists and their works have found a place in Market on Madison. (Kim Coleman) Entrepreneurship

Something old, something new, something Memphis at Market on Madison

Kim and Jim ColemanFriday, June 21, 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 podcast Kids and Education

On the Ground Podcast: Agape summer camps take youth on around the world

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Feature Story A window display at the BAM Thrift Store at 1340 Madison Avenue hopes to attract medical professionals from the surrounding Medical District. (Cole Bradley) Eonomic Development

Construction starts soon for facade improvements, coffee shop at Madison-Cleveland

Cole BradleyFriday, June 07, 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 Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris (L) presents the Senior Prom's 2019 Prom Queen Everlena Yarborough. Prom King Clarence Christian watches with pride. (Baris Gursakal) Arts and Culture

Magical night for senior citizens at Shelby County's first senior prom

Baris GursakalThursday, June 06, 2019
Feature Story podcast Community Development

On the Ground Podcast: Spotlight on Madison Heights

Monday, June 03, 2019
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