Madison Heights is one of several distinct neighborhoods in the larger Medical District. It radiates from the intersection of Madison Avenue and Cleveland Street and includes the many shops, homes and service organizations between McNeil Street and Interstate-240 east-west and Poplar and Union avenues north-south. The name ‘Madison Heights’ may not be well-known, but it’s been around since the late 1800’s when the area was an independent township. Currently, there is an effort to reclaim the name and distinguish this unique neighborhood from neighboring Crosstown, Midtown and The Edge. High Ground’s On the Ground neighborhood journalism series is embedded in Madison Heights for 16-weeks from April 2019 through July 2019.
Madison Heights was our 11th On the Ground neighborhood but still a neighborhood of firsts for our team. Check out what we learned as we say "see you later" to this unique community.
On August 28, High Ground helped throw a parking lot party and second line parade celebrating Madison Heights and the debut of the Rain or Shine umbrella-share system. Watch the video here.
A new public art project is debuting August 28, but it’s far from the typical mural or sculpture. Rain or Shine is usable art inspired by three months of community listening to ensure it truly serves a diverse public.
Rain or Shine is part public art, part community service. It debuts August 28 in Madison Heights. Cat Pena and Stacey Early reflect on the months of community listening that led their team to umbrellas as a way to serve all of the neighborhood's diverse people and needs.
A staple of Cleveland Street, the Viet Hoa Food Market is a go-to for Vietnamese, Thai and other Asian culinary and cultural goods. It's also part of a hub for Memphis' Vietnamese community centered in Madison Heights.
One three-block stretch of Madison Avenue is home to more than half a dozen locally hair and beauty businesses. Check out this Memphis hair hub and meet the people keeping Memphis looking fresh.
Madison Heights is a crossroads for car commuters, pedestrians and mass transit, but few rides are as fun as a trip down the Madison Avenue trolley line.
Could the Medical District be Memphis' next hot spot for arts and culture? We profile three new arts businesses that have set up shop in the district.
Memphis Academy of Science and Technology has seen its share of struggles. Now it's celebrating its successes and its innovative STEM in Motion program.
Shamara Rogers' search for quality childcare led her to launch Ready, Set, Grow Learning Academy, a STEAM-focused childcare center in the Medical District. Seven months later, she's planning for expansion.
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