Memphis’ ‘tactical urbanism’ sets example for the nation

The innovative approaches to bettering Memphis neighborhoods through tactical urbansim is beginning a national conversation. The “guerrilla movement,” as CBS News calls it, includes small efforts and large – they […]

Local church throws a prom for people with disabilities
The Toof Building is adorned with a mural by artist Jeff Zimmerman
Toof Building undergoes $5m renovation into apartments and new retail/storefronts
Kairos expands workforce development services, anticipates growth
Lyft ridesharing service hits the streets of Memphis
Turning around the student achievement gap by incentivizing success

Peer Power Foundation, a private nonprofit organization, is taking a new approach to boosting student achievement by paying successful students to tutor their classmates and incentivizing academic improvement. Now in eight area schools, the program pulls the principles of free market economics into the classroom while also building fun, student-driven learning environments.  

Trustmark moves into new regional HQ and plans to hire
Seven days in Memphis: boot camp puts tactical urbanism to work in the city

The presenters at Boot Camp Memphis touted tactical urbanism initiatives while their theories were put into practice all around town during the week.  

A bright future in the works for legendary South Main

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.  

The South Main Arts District is easily accessible from Turley's South End developments
Henry Turley Co. to brighten underpasses as welcome to new developments

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