Frayser is one of the largest neighborhoods in Memphis, stretching north from the city’s urban core to the rural Shelby Forest across more than 20 square miles. It is one of the city’s most disinvested neighborhoods but is rich with community activism. The resident-led Frayser 2020 community revitalization plan is focused on growing youth, reducing crime, and investing in infrastructure and amenities while the annual Frayser Festival celebrates the community’s bright spots. Frayser is home to many small businesses as well as Nike’s $301 million distribution center.
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 […]
With a group of highly motivated and innovative people working together at the table, the future of Memphis food systems is looking bright.
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.
There are nearly 75,000 veterans living in the tri-county area, yet the nearest veterans' home is 100 miles away. That has prompted the non-profit organization West Tennessee Veterans Home to plan a big new development.
Welcome to the first issue of High Ground, a new online magazine that covers what's next for Memphis. Each week, we'll bring you news about the latest developments, from our growing tech scene to the hottest urban neighborhoods.
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