This story was originally published in October, 2017 Directly north of Central Gardens, Union Avenue has for generations served as its de facto Main Street.…
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MEMFix brings its tactical urbanism to Southland Mall Site this Saturday
Fifth event in BLDG Memphis series invites public to ‘Reimagine Black Wall Street‘ this Saturday, September 23 The Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corporation will co-host…
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Central Gardens Home Tour: Carr, Vinton, and Melrose Showcase Six Stunning Homes
Central Gardens Announces 47th Annual Home & Garden Tour; Set for Sunday September 10th The organizers of the highly anticipated 47th Annual CGA Home &…
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Pizza with Planners: Community Development Candidate Forum
Strong leaders support strong neighborhoods. BLDG Memphis will host a nonpartisan candidate forum in the lead up to the City of Memphis Municipal election on…
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My Street: The home where I grew up is now somewhere under Memphis State
By Robert A. Lanier The street in Memphis where I did most of my growing up in the 1940s, from age 5 to 21 or…
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Thank You, Cooper-Young, for 40 porches, over 100 bands, Porchfest & Yard Sale.
Cooper-Young’s annual Porchfest was last Saturday, April 15, from 12-6 PM, and the neighborhood posted a big Thank You to Memphis for making it another…
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BLDG MEMPHIS to Launch MEMFix Series Highlighting Seven Memphis Neighborhoods
Community-led revitalization events part of strategy to boost local entrepreneurs affected by pandemic BLDG Memphis will collaborate with seven local community development corporations to host…
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NEXT WEEK: Midtown Memphis Honors 2023 Mojo of Midtown Award Recipients April 5
One of the biggest and most star-studded events in Midtown returns with the 2023 edition of the Mojo of Midtown Awards. The Awards Bash will…
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901 Winter Storm vs Home, Heart & Tiny
Our first resident is warm and well this winter. He says his tiny house is, too. I just got off the phone with him and…
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Memphis, What’s Your Midtown?
A debate as old as the area itself, defining its geographic borders remains as elusive as ever (Originally written in the fall of 2018; updated…
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