High Ground News

Home
High Ground News

Solutions-oriented, sidewalk-level journalism for Memphis. On the Ground series spotlights unique neighborhoods and the visionaries moving Memphis forward.
(7)

High Ground News is a weekly digital magazine and website focused on what's next for the city of Memphis. We connect our readers to the city's most visionary and active people, businesses, and organizations – the folks who are making changes and solving problems. We cover big corporate growth to small neighborhood movements, highlighting the development and innovation that are propelling Memphis f

orward. Our focus areas include economic and neighborhood development, healthy communities, entrepreneurship, non-profits, sustainability, leadership, technology, and innovation. We'd love to hear what you think. Send us your feedback, tips, and ideas to [email protected].

07/08/2024

“Through this activation, we can make a positive impact on the lives of University of Memphis student-athletes, supporting student-athletes in their athletic pursuits and beyond, both on the field and in their personal development," says Rick Askew, co-founder of Memphis Grindhouse Coffee.

03/07/2024

The Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is looking to “propel” a new master plan for guiding the development of multi-modal transportation in the region. An online survey is available and open to the public, and will remain open through Friday, July 12.

14/06/2024

"It's my life mission to save lives, reduce stigma, and we must address the school-to-prison pipeline by focusing on trauma early on so children and families can become resilient and healthy," says Alliance Healthcare Services CEO Laurie Powell.

"Statistics show that more people are incarcerated with mental illness than any other setting and that's not ok. Alliance Healthcare Services is one of the largest jail diversion agencies in the country serving around 400 people a month through CIT Police and the Shelby County Sheriff department."

24/05/2024

ICYMI >>> The Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health program is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a nationwide push to improve health outcomes and reduce mortality rates for Black women and infants.

A $5 million grant awarded to Regional One Health will enable the Memphis health system to focus its efforts on families in the following zip codes: 38053, 38104, 38105, 38107, 38108, 38112, 38113, 38117, 38119, 38122, 38125, 38126, 38127, 38133, 38134, and 38141.

06/04/2024

The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association, or MIFA, has launched a new fundraising campaign for its Meals on Wheels program in their ongoing efforts to deliver more nutritious meals to more senior Memphians in need.

Spring for a Meal takes place at participating restaurants from Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 14.

29/03/2024

This is the first in our new series on senior food insecurity. It’s a topic that is especially important in the greater Memphis area, which has the third highest senior food insecurity rates in the country. There are a lot of challenges associated with senior food insecurity, but local organizations like MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association) are taking a proactive approach to providing solutions.

08/03/2024

On this International Women’s Day, we share our recent conversation with Memphis actor and writer Ann Perry Wallace. Life doesn’t end at 50, she says, and she’s proving just that.

22/02/2024

ATTN MEMPHIS: Did you participate in a More For Memphis meeting or event? Here’s your chance to apply for a six-week paid training program to become a neighborhood journalist with High Ground News. Laptops will be provided.

To learn more about the program, visit www.moreformemphis.org/highground to attend a virtual information session on Monday, Feb. 26, and www.bit.ly/mfmapply to apply today.

19/02/2024

Over the next several months, the High Ground Team will be diving deep into the More For Memphis plan: What it is, why it is, and where it's taking us. We begin our series with a look at the massive undertaking organizers and more than 300 community volunteers embraced in getting the ambitious plan off of the ground. It wasn't always easy, but it's always been worth it.

16/10/2023

“Our goal at Boshi Botanicals is to offer great products that meet our values of being good for people and good for our planet,” says founder and CEO Becky Beloin. “We are proud to bring Memphis a store that meets the needs of consumers looking for natural, plastic-free products and for those who want to steer-clear of synthetic fragrances.”

15/09/2023

A micro-urban flower farm first seeded in the backyards of Midtown in 2021 is sprouting up in Cooper-Young with the opening of their first brick-and-mortar storefront.

10/07/2023

The application window for the inaugural Tommy Pacello Placemaking Fellowship has opened, and Memphians with ideas for inspired community development projects have until Monday, July 31, to apply.

30/06/2023

“We believe fresh food is medicine and we want to create healing through Exodus Marketplace with access to fresh produce from local farmers,” says Torrey Bates, Executive Director of For the Kingdom.

27/06/2023

“The children are making lifelong friends, learning African folklore, and going on weekly field trips that add to that knowledge,” says Mama Eyo, a teacher with the Afrikan Village Institute in Memphis' Klondike community.

19/06/2023

Excited to share this beautiful photo essay from contributor Reginald Johnson on this Juneteenth holiday. He writes:

"On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Playback Memphis hosted its annual Juneteenth Memphis Matters performance and celebration. The night’s atmosphere was filled with lots of tears, joy, laughter, and dancing. The opening ceremony started with libations, music, and the calling of the ancestral names of family members from the audience and cast members.

It paid homage to and celebrated the lives of the many Black people enslaved in America. As each name echoed throughout the theater, there was a sense of liberation and the feeling that we all share in the same kindred spirit."

09/06/2023

“This program helps teachers empower their students to make the career decisions that are right for them,” says Ted Townsend, president and CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber.

02/06/2023

There's a teacher shortage in Memphis, and the folks at Teach901 have made it their mission to help fill in the gaps.

26/05/2023

“Right now, every school in our city is struggling to find teachers,” says April Pruett, Teach901 Coordinator. “We, at Teach901, are hoping to come alongside our schools — and our city — to help them alleviate this burden, because no one would be where they are today without the help of a teacher.”

15/05/2023

"We are so excited to have the No Tears Project come to Memphis. Given our city's history in the Civil Rights Movement and the Cossitt Library's place in history when it comes to the desegregation of public libraries, it is fitting that it will be the location for this event," says Memphis Public Libraries Director Keenon McCloy.

05/05/2023

High Ground contributing photographer Reginald Johnson attended the event and captured some very special moments for the students, families, and educators of EES Success Academy.

21/03/2023

Attention Memphis: The deadline is approaching for a new scholarship available to those students looking to further their education at a historically Black college or university (HBCU). Students that have graduated or are graduating from a high school in Memphis or Shelby County have until Friday, March 31, to apply.

17/02/2023

Denise Ussery is known for her affordable prices, and her location plays a big role in her decision to keep it that way.

14/02/2023

Christian Brothers University will be celebrating Valentine’s Day a little differently than most this year, as the Memphis university is expected to break ground on a $4.2 million, approximately 4,700 sq. ft. expansion of St. Benilde Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The expansion ushers in a new packaging program for the school, and includes plans for a certified thermal laboratory, which could make CBU the first university in the world to host such a laboratory.

13/02/2023

“Foote Park at South City is undergoing a revitalization thanks to the Memphis Housing Authority and the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation,” said Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. “They have helped turn this underserved area into a place where residents can come together, and I look forward to seeing the new BlueCross Healthy Place become part of the fabric of this community.”

10/02/2023

Students that have graduated or are graduating from a high school in Memphis or Shelby County have until Friday, March 31, to apply.

09/02/2023

A new partnership has launched to better provide Memphis food and beverage entrepreneurs a seat at the table. The Memphis Medical District Collaborative has partnered with Proof Incubator to launch the Restaurant Resilience Accelerator, a free program designed to equip our burgeoning restauranteurs (and food truckers, caterers, et al.) with the skills necessary for starting and maintaining a successful food and/or beverage business.

07/02/2023

Derravia and Bobby Rich started Black Seeds Urban Farms LLC in 2021. It has grown into a successful business, providing fresh fruits and vegetables from the earth in a location that was recently a food desert. There's much more to come.

Contributing writer Aaron Brame with the story about the Rich family and their expansion plans in Greenlaw, Uptown, and beyond.

27/01/2023

Time is running out for Memphis fashion designers to apply for the Emerging Memphis Designer Project, which helps prepare Memphis' budding fashion designers for the runway. Designers have until Tuesday, Jan. 31, to apply for the program, which will put them on the path to presenting their work at this year's Memphis Fashion Week in May.

24/01/2023

“This opportunity can make the difference for educators and students as they incorporate 21st-century skills and real-world problem-solving. It is a privilege to work with this partnership year after year and continue to serve the incredible educators of the Tennessee Valley,” says Gretchen Brown, operations director at Battelle, a partner in the program.

17/01/2023

“MHC has a holistic approach to mental health care that includes a safe understanding of the whole person to provide the best personalized treatment plan,” says MHC CEO Pam Womack. “The need for accessible, affordable mental health care is more apparent than ever, and we are looking forward to serving the greater Memphis community.”

Address

Website

http://highgroundnews.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when High Ground News posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to High Ground News:

Videos

Have you seen our recent video on Internships and how the Pandemic has affected them? Missed the article? Read it here: http://ow.ly/g0Tm50Gu7fj

Still Serving: Sabor Caribe

For this week's team lunch, we threw down at SaborCaribe. Check them out in this quick Still Serving video. (The tequeños and arepa pabellón were SO good, y'all!)

Girls Inc. 2021 Spring Break Camp

Need a quick pick-me-up? Join the girls of Girls Inc. of Memphis at their 2021 Spring Break Camp! It's our local Girls Inc.' 75th anniversary and camp was their first in-person event in over a year. From cooking classes to tree climbing, it was a chance to be a kid again.

Father Simon - Sacred Heart Church

History in motion: Whitehaven's youth-led bus tours

UDistrict Graffiti Ninjas

Shortcuts

Address
Alerts
Contact The Business
Videos
Claim ownership or report listing
Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Country:

City:

Hi from High Ground News!

High Ground News is an online news source focused on what's next for the city of Memphis. We connect our readers to the city's most visionary and active people, businesses and organizations – the folks who are making changes and solving problems.

Our robust On The Ground program embeds High Ground News journalists in Memphis neighborhoods. We seek to rebalance the news so that Memphians are exposed to stories that help them understand the city’s challenges and better understand that there are people in every neighborhood across Memphis innovating for solutions. Our focus areas include economic and neighborhood development, healthy communities, entrepreneurship, nonprofits, sustainability, leadership, technology and innovation. We'd love to hear what you think, so send us your feedback, tips and ideas to [email protected]. Follow us at www.highgroundnews.com, subscribe to our weekly magazine, and view exclusive content on Twitter and Instagram.