Uptown and The Pinch got their start in the mid-1800s as Memphis’ first planned subdivision and business district. From the beginning, they were uniquely diverse, with dozens of different nationalities, religions, races, and incomes levels mingled in just a few square miles. Heavy disinvestment starting in the 1970s left the neighborhood virtually gutted, but efforts in the early 2000s brought reinvestment and new possibility. Today the legacy of historic Uptown-Pinch continues as the community works towards a multicultural, mixed-income, mixed-use revitalization. High Ground embedded our On the Ground team in Uptown-Pinch from April through July 2018.
Non-profts across the nation who working to reduce homelessness have taken note of Memphis’ recent drastic reduction in the homeless population. With these successes, our city is becoming a model for combatting homelessness. Read more here.
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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