Photos: Welcome to Hickory Hill
We're kicking off our On the Ground coverage in Hickory Hill with a tour of the neighborhood through the lens of photographer ZIggy Mack.
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Video: Celebrating Madison Heights
On August 28, High Ground helped throw a parking lot party and second line parade celebrating Madison Heights and the debut of the Rain or Shine umbrella-share system. Watch the video here.
Medical District umbrella-share project debuts as usable public art for all
A new public art project is debuting August 28, but it’s far from the typical mural or sculpture. Rain or Shine is usable art inspired by three months of community listening to ensure it truly serves a diverse public.
Podcast: Rain or Shine umbrella-share is usable public art for all
Rain or Shine is part public art, part community service. It debuts August 28 in Madison Heights. Cat Pena and Stacey Early reflect on the months of community listening that led their team to umbrellas as a way to serve all of the neighborhood's diverse people and needs.
Hickory Hill comedy show brought laughs, raised dollars for community
On August 13, the Laughter for the Heart comedy show brought some of Memphis biggest names in local comedy to Hickory Hill to raise money for a new nonprofit investing in the neighborhood.
Meet High Ground’s new lead writer
High Ground's new On the Ground lead writer, A.J. Dugger III, is coming soon to a neighborhood near you. Meet him here first.
Podcast: Storyboard Memphis talks print, publishing and partners
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.
Smith7 Records lifts Memphis music with nonprofit approach
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.
Video: History in motion with Whitehaven’s youth-led bus tours
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.
Video: One church, three cultures, one awesome party
Once a year, Sacred Heart Church's parishioners come together for one service in three different languages and a celebration of their diverse cultures.
Video: Celebrating Madison Heights
On August 28, High Ground helped throw a parking lot party and second line parade celebrating Madison Heights and the debut of the Rain or Shine umbrella-share system. Watch the video here.
Medical District umbrella-share project debuts as usable public art for all
A new public art project is debuting August 28, but it’s far from the typical mural or sculpture. Rain or Shine is usable art inspired by three months of community listening to ensure it truly serves a diverse public.
Podcast: Rain or Shine umbrella-share is usable public art for all
Rain or Shine is part public art, part community service. It debuts August 28 in Madison Heights. Cat Pena and Stacey Early reflect on the months of community listening that led their team to umbrellas as a way to serve all of the neighborhood's diverse people and needs.
Hickory Hill comedy show brought laughs, raised dollars for community
On August 13, the Laughter for the Heart comedy show brought some of Memphis biggest names in local comedy to Hickory Hill to raise money for a new nonprofit investing in the neighborhood.
Meet High Ground’s new lead writer
High Ground's new On the Ground lead writer, A.J. Dugger III, is coming soon to a neighborhood near you. Meet him here first.
Podcast: Storyboard Memphis talks print, publishing and partners
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.
Smith7 Records lifts Memphis music with nonprofit approach
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.
Video: History in motion with Whitehaven’s youth-led bus tours
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.
Video: One church, three cultures, one awesome party
Once a year, Sacred Heart Church's parishioners come together for one service in three different languages and a celebration of their diverse cultures.
