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.
Our On the Ground series embeds local journalists and photojournalists in a Memphis neighborhood for three to six months. In each community, our photojournalists capture an incredible visual history, as well as the spirit and resilience of the people and places that make each one unique. Our 13 OTG neighborhoods share one commonality. They’re news […]
Community Correspondents are everyday Memphians training to become neighborhood-based reporters. From Bickford in North Memphis, meet one of Memphis' newest journalists, Jolie Shaw.
High Ground has launched its second Community Correspondents class. The six-week program trains average Memphians in community-based journalism.
Youth leaders with BRIDGES USA are ensuring youth voices are heard during the global health crisis and civil unrest.
In food deserts, restaurants and corner stores fill critical gaps in the absence of grocers. Amid COVID-19, North Memphis restaurant owners are grappling with decisions to close knowing the critical service they provide.
Update: Free Explore Bike Share rides are now available through May 20.
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