Photo I took this weekend at Shelby Farms Park - a City of Memphis treasure. Reason #901 to Choose901

LAST CHANCE: Redevelopment opportunity at 989 Looney Ave. View the RFP at cramemphis.org/rfp-989looney/ #historicpreservation #memphistn #northmemphis

It’s been a week of visioning, planning, and community engagement. Was really blessed to attend the inaugural meeting of the Smokey City Association. And the Memphis and Shelby County CRA staff / board retreat. Great people doing great work for North Memphis!

The ends do not justify the means.

Enjoyed the World Kosher BBQ contest at Baron Hirsch! Memphis is such a special place. City of Memphis

In staying true to our goal of blight remediation, the CRA is installing a pocket park at 987 Pearce and we want your input. We’re asking residents in the neighborhood to drop by the site this week and next week to give us your feedback. #northmemphis

For those who know me well, one of my favorite things is unique mascots. Over Labor Day weekend I may have stumbled on the best one yet. The Cobden Illinois Appleknockers! And yes, there are apple orchards all around and yes, we did buy apples. 🍎

Gossip is often talking to everyone but God about someone else’s situation that is not in your control to fix.

Rise and Grind! The Beacon No. 10 is out now. cramemphis.org/beacon/

Stories like Kordera’s are why I do what I do. I’m so blessed to get to work with the Memphis and Shelby County CRA team.

The CRA has transformed three lots in Smokey City to foster its native ecosystems. Learn about our Vacant Lot Pollinator Gardens and where to find them. cramemphis.org/vacant-lots-ar… #pollinatorgarden

Congratulations to my friend Joann Massey the new president of EDGE Memphis !

Man, when development is done with a TRUE community-based approach and everyone discusses as neighbors it is a beautiful thing! “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” Psalm 133:1 ESV

Have a contaminated or vacant site that needs development? Know of one? Come join us!

North Memphis has a new brunch spot! Memphis Toast, a black-owned restaurant and coffee shop, brings vibrancy back to the Jackson Strip. cramemphis.org/brunch-restaur… #ilovememphis

What started as an effort to combat food insecurity in Memphis has evolved into a community of people looking out for one another. dailymemphian.com/article/46324

Demonizing immigrants is one of the oldest and most disgraceful political acts, intended to distract and divide us—and it’s dangerous. The Haitian community makes our nation greater, and we all deserve so much better than Donald Trump’s hate and lies.

Memphis this week: m.youtube.com/watch?v=EfAhpX… MemphisWeather.net #memphiswx #memwx

Covering out crop lands and natural areas with solar panels is a huge mistake. I fear that this will be the next environmental disaster.