The University District is home to Memphis’ largest institution of higher learning, The University of Memphis. The district is made of several distinct neighborhoods, including East Buntyn, Sherwood Forest, and Normal Station. Its main drag, a two-block strip of Highland Avenue known as the Highland Strip, is a staple of Memphis nightlife and offers food and drinks to fuel any study session. Recently, planning has focused on prioritizing pedestrians, including building standards for storefronts and updated railroad crossing to suit the university’s 20,000-plus students.
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 […]
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.
Renegade curators and innovative "gallery" hosts are shaking up the Memphis art scene, creating a vibrant and inclusive community that is free to create outside of traditional structures.
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