Though many may not realize it, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital work together closely to care for children and elevate each other's standing locally and nationally.
The future is bleak for the Mid-South Coliseum. Despite the nostalgia that surrounds it, the entertainment and civic venue faces almost certain demolition should the Tourism Development Zone take effect.
In Frayser--one of the city's most economically disadvantaged areas--community organizations are working together to transform their neighborhood, using a collective voice to address issues of blight, crime, poverty and education.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center is halfway through a five-year plan that includes $250 million in demolition, new construction and renovation to its campus.
For the first time in its 50-year history the Plough Foundation has put out a request for proposals. Through its Aging Initiative, Plough hopes to affect elder abuse and maltreatment, and promote "aging in place" by the senior citizens of Shelby County.
The presenters at Boot Camp Memphis touted tactical urbanism initiatives while their theories were put into practice all around town during the week.
Sprawl, burdensome regulations, rising property taxes, and decreasing levels of municipal services – these challenges are the focus of the inaugural Strong Towns Boot Camp happening in Memphis this week. At these events our local leaders are being immersed in out-of-the-box civic planning that can save a fragile city with shrinking resources and growing demands – and you can learn along with them.
From Crosstown to Binghampton, Memphis has proven that temporary neighborhood activation projects can yield long-term results. With Tennessee Brewery: Untapped events ready for rollout this week, the city is once again ready to reimagine a forgotten space.
On the eve of the Bike Arch dedication in Overton Park, we look at what sculptor Tylur French has on the horizon. The artist has a decade of civically-minded work in Memphis and he looks forward to more of the same.
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