On the banks of the Wolf River in what would eventually become Germantown, the Nashoba Community was a test to end slavery through education, cooperation, and free love—a utopian solution to a hellish problem. It was a resounding failure.
As I cover Orange Mound through November, I will share stories about housing, education and community development, entrepreneurs and also history and culture. I will also do profiles of the older and new generations and spotlight Orange Mound pride. I hope these stories encourage people to explore the neighborhood and get to know another historic and fun part of Memphis.
Detroit has an abundance of unused land, and a shortage of youth educated about what to do with it. So, creative minds have come up with these projects that connect the two, for the betterment of all.
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