Whitehaven

Whitehaven is the largest neighborhood in South Memphis. It’s a majority African-American, middle class neighborhood with high homeownership and community involvement. Whitehaven is home to Graceland, the second most visited attraction in the U.S., and the city’s first enclosed mall, Southland Mall. A $40 million improvement to Elvis Presley Boulevard along with new business investment is the next step for the community. While smaller business are common, the neighborhood is hoping to attract more upscale and large-scale retailers and restaurants to support its growing culture and economy.

Agape’s new Competitive Edge Youth Training program aims to address generational poverty

Agape’s partnership with Workforce Mid-South and American Job Center will provide job training, career education, and more.

Community Service Officer Steven Solomon speaks to teens at the South Branch Library about career opportunities with the Canadian National Railway during the Nov. 19, 2021 Grown-ish teen workshop. (submitted)
Grown-ish workshop series at South Library prepares teens for adulthood
Transit Equity Day events are scheduled for Feb 1-4, 2022 in Memphis.
Public invited to Transit Equity Day events, online and in-person Feb 1-4
Black Lens Productions Film Studios leadership team. Partner/General Counsel Cecilia S. Barnes, Founder/CEO Jason A. Farmer, Partner/CFO Carolyn N. Henry. (submitted)
Whitehaven film studio plans to put Memphis on the map
(Lisa Ferdinando, Wikimedia Commons)
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Muhsen "Moe" Najdawi parlayed his passion for cars into Turbo Knights, an auto shop in Whitehaven.
Owner of Turbo Knights Auto Shop gets boost to expand in Whitehaven
Chicken dish from Chef Tam's Underground Cafe. Chef Tam's is one of 21 businesses participating in the 2021 Memphis Black Restaurant Week running March 7-14. (Submitted)
Are you ready to dig in to Memphis Black Restaurant Week?
Memphis mother Jouy Thomas poses with her 7-year-old son, Jace. (Submitted)
Learning loss is a serious pandemic problem and the kids are not OK
Rendering of the future home of Dawg Team Apparel USA, which opens soon at 420 North Cleveland Street in Crosstown. Dawg Team is a Black-owned business that specializes in pet apparel and treats for canine family members. (Submitted)
Black-owned pet accessories company to open in Crosstown
Dalisia “Dee” Brye closed on her new home in Whitehaven in June with the help of United Housing's HUD-certified housing counselors. Brye sought home ownership after realizing that mortgage payments would be less than rental payments. (Submitted)
Agencies in Memphis encourage homeownership as alternative to high rents

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