As the "heart of Memphis, the Edge of downtown," the Edge District has been an intersection of industry and culture since the city's earliest days. An examination of the neighborhood's history--from logistics hub to music mecca to art and entertainment district--reveals why the unique area has evolved, and where it's going next.
Residents and business owners in the Edge District have teamed up with urban renewal experts to launch the next MEMFix event, slated for October. The neighborhood's location--situated between a living-working downtown and a flurry of construction in the Medical District--makes it ripe for the tactical work and investor attention.
We asked locals what upcoming openings had them reeling in expectation. A new restaurant? An easier interstate commute? A fresh place to see art? Here we give you the ten most anticipated openings. So let the excitement build, Memphis--after all, anticipation transforms possibility into reality.
Government, non-profits and educational institutions are working in tandem to raise post-secondary education attainment in Memphis. The strategies are varied--from removing financial barriers to encouraging adults to return to school--but the outcomes are proving effective in creating a more competitive city.
The newest crop of high school graduates have been collecting their diplomas, but only one in each class can carry the honor of valedictorian. High Ground met with a few of the city's standout students to ask where they're headed, and to reflect on how they got here.
Christian Brothers University just saw its first adult student graduate from the recently created College of Adult Professional Studies. The degree program was created with non-traditional students in mind, focusing on the unique needs of working adults.
One of the city's historically hip neighborhoods is commanding new attention. South Main is attracting development projects and new business by capitalizing on its history, fostering the creative community and relying on its signature charm.
Adriene Holland and Chloe O'Hearn started their new hooping and fitness business, Co-Motion Studio, after testing the waters with a pop-up shop in the Crosstown neighborhood's MEMFix Cleveland Street event.
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