These 4 community centers to receive upgrades, improved access to new technology for Memphis youth
“Donations like this help us to expand the types of programming we have in our centers,” says Nick Walker, City of Memphis Parks Director.
Raleigh
Raleigh was an independent township and Shelby County’s first seat of government until it was absorbed by Memphis in 1866. Today, it’s a largely African-American, working class neighborhood with well-kept brick homes situated between its major streets — James Road, Stage Road, Austin Peay Highway, Covington Pike and Yale Road. Its business community is almost entirely retail with many fast food restaurants, big box stores and small businesses. Raleigh Egypt High School has one of the state’s best basketball programs while Craigmont High School offers the city’s only international studies program.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new subdivision being built in Memphis’ Raleigh community
The Epping Forest subdivision will include 58 single family homes and 12 condominiums in Memphis' Raleigh community.
Women Working It: Leah Williamson takes her Memphis design agency to new heights
“I am very self-motivated and independent,” says Leah Williamson. She couldn't be more right.
This Memphis nonprofit just received a financial assist from the NBA Foundation
“Our primary focus is to develop these young people at their core internally so they can achieve success externally," says Summerjoy Scott, Leader of LEAD Academy, a career development initiative from For the Kingdom in Memphis' Raleigh community.
Community comes out to celebrate groundbreaking of sensory playground in Raleigh
The latest in innovative playground trends, sensory playgrounds encourage students to interact with each other, and promote curiosity, discovery, and creativity.
How this Frayser resident is making driver’s ed affordable and accessible for her community
“I never grew up thinking I was going to be the owner of a driving school,” says Teresa Landrum-Caswell, founder of the Caswell Group Driving School. But Landrum-Caswell identified a need in her community and supplied it. We ask her all about it.
