Crosstown

The heart of the Crosstown neighborhood sits at the intersection of Watkins Street and North Parkway. In fact, it can’t be missed. The 1.5 million-square-foot Crosstown Concourse was constructed in 1927 as a Sears flagship location. Shuttered in the early 1990s, it has been recently reimagined as a mixed-use, vertical village with apartments, businesses, nonprofits, restaurants, health services, and more cohabitating in the same building. The neighborhood is also boasts some of the city’s most beloved bars and restaurants and is a popular social and creative destination with ventures like Amurica, Crosstown Arts, and the OAM podcast studio.

‘Car-Free Challenge’ offers role models and tips for travel

As part of Memphis’ “Car-Free Challenge,” 18 residents (dubbed “Model Citizens”) from various neighborhoods have committed to going car free during the entire month of April and keeping the public up to date with their progress. Check out their profiles regularly to get suggestions and insight on how best to navigate the city without a […]

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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.

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Opera Memphis
Opera Memphis highlights Crosstown neighborhood history
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.

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