The geographic heart of the city, Binghampton is one of Memphis’ most diverse neighborhoods, with immigrants and refugees from nearly 20 countries in its 2.55 square miles. The neighborhood is also unique for its blend of residential and commercial properties with warehousing, shipping and light manufacturing capabilities. The Benjamin J. Hooks Central Library and Broad Avenue Arts District draw Memphians from across the city while residents stay active with a host of grassroots organizations, parks and greenlines and more.
High Ground’s signature “On the Ground” series embeds a team of journalists and photojournalists in a Memphis neighborhood for 1-6 months of intensive, hyper-local coverage. While we’re there, we eat. A lot. We chose a different neighborhood restaurant every Friday for team lunches. We also like to hit up restaurants before we pen a profile […]
Can't get out and explore the city during the pandemic? Take a visual tour through six of our 13 On the Ground neighborhoods to get your Memphis fix.
Part one of a two-part series on the importance of third grade reading, Memphis' biggest literacy divides, and the organizations working to close those gaps.
To help customers follow social distancing recommendations, Hollywood Feed is offering free pickup and extended delivery options through April 30. Did you know the 14-state chain is headquartered in North Memphis?
Abby Phillips and Jailenn Scott with Arrow Creative discuss Arrow’s diverse community of creatives and their efforts to provide arts education in the absence of Memphis College of Art.
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