South City MEMFix is free and open to the public

Rebecca Matlock Hutchinson, Executive Director of SCORE CDC

South City, a historic neighborhood in Memphis, TN, will be the site of MEMFix on Satuday, May 20, 2023.

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- SCORE CDC and BLDG Memphis have joined forces to present South City MEMFix Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. This day of community will take place at the intersection of Georgia Ave./Lauderdale/Mississippi Blvd. adjacent to Booker T. Washington High School. The theme for the South City MEMFix is "History Lives Here: Progress, Prosperity, Purpose". It will feature live entertainment, food, art, vendors, games, a kid’s zone, and more! Historians will also tell stories about South City and why it’s so special. South City MEMFix is a FREE event, and everyone is invited.

MEMFix was created by BLDG Memphis (formerly Livable Memphis) in 2010 and is comprised of a series of community events held in neighborhoods throughout the city. This innovative tactical urbanism approach to neighborhood revitalization is designed to engage existing businesses and residents in each neighborhood to display how active retail, high-quality public spaces, and great street design can drive neighborhood economic vitality. Community members also use the events to bring attention to overlooked spaces, address neighborhood issues, or demonstrate desired changes or improvements within public or private spaces. SCORE CDC is a part of BLDG Memphis’s Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP) which helps support the development and redevelopment of healthy, vibrant, attractive, and economically sustainable neighborhoods throughout the Memphis region. South City MEMFix is an exciting part of this partnership and is funded by a grant from BLDG Memphis and the Small Business Administration.

SCORE CDC Executive Director Rebecca Matlock Hutchinson grew up in South City and sees MEMFix as a wonderful opportunity to educate the community about the area. “South City is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Memphis. It’s full of culture and amazing people. Several of Memphis’s best and brightest come from South City. SCORE CDC exists to spotlight the area's positives, assist local entrepreneurs, and develop community leaders. We’re grateful for this opportunity, and we’re looking forward to sharing our rich history and showcasing local entrepreneurs.”

South City was established in 1864 and is located directly southeast of Memphis’s Central Business District. It spans about 880 acres and contains the 38126 and 38106 zip codes. It is best known for the significant African American culture and history that originated there and historic landmarks like Booker T. Washington High School, Clayborn Temple, The NAACP, The FedEx Form, the Universal Life Insurance Building, and the former Foote Homes public housing development. Some of the more notable Memphians who called the area home are Maurice White of the legendary band Earth Wind & Fine, past City of Memphis Mayor Dr. W.W. Herenton, Civil Rights leaders Maxine Smith and Rev. Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks, Founder of the Southern Heritage Classic Fred Jones, former NBA player the late Lorenzen Wright, renowned artist Brenda Joysmith and Co-Founder of Africa In April cultural celebration Mrs. Yvonne Acey.

For more information about SCORE CDC and South City MEMFix, visit www.scorecdc.org or call 901.504.5392.

ABOUT SCORE CDC
SCORE stands for South City, a Community of Opportunity, Revitalization, and Empowerment. Founded in 2017, SCORE Community Development Corporation is designed to intentionally and strategically implement civic engagement activities in the South City community at the grassroots level and connect residents to opportunities that help provide them with the tools, information, and skill sets needed to empower themselves. SCORE CDC's mission is to build community capacity and promote economic equity while restoring a sense of community ownership, pride, identity, and empowerment. To learn more about SCORE CDC and its small business workshops and leadership opportunities, visit www.scorecdc.org.

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