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.
Cooper Young
Part of Midtown Memphis, Cooper Young is one-part diverse, family-friendly neighborhood and one-part entertainment hotspot. Its residential streets are filled with historic Craftsman homes that surround its two main thoroughfares, Cooper Street and Young Avenue. Here, Memphians enjoy the best in local restaurants, brews, and books from one of the city’s oldest and last remaining independent bookstores, Burke’s Books. Cooper Young is also host to two major annual events, Gonerfest and the Cooper-Young Festival, Memphis’ largest one-day festival.
Memphis home to hopping beer scene
The Memphis beer scene continues to expand, prompting new investments in breweries, tap houses, retail stores and community events.
Doing Good: The Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis
For the eight members of the Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis, every April and May for the past decade has been the season of giving. The organization, which focuses on supporting programs or projects geared towards economic self-sufficiency, provides as much as $20,000 each year in grants to local causes.
The Memphis brand of ‘young professional’ makes its mark
As the city works to attract and retain young talent, High Ground takes a look at the unique experience of the working Millennial in Memphis. Read on to discover what keeps these individuals engaged, happy and successful in the Bluff City.
