CY corner lot is showcase for hellstrip and much more
2230 Evelyn By Sharron Johnson What does it mean to be a great neighbor? Is it that person who waves to you as you pass in your car? Speaks to you and calls you by name while pushing your garbage can to the curb, or, better yet, pulls your trash can to the curb for...
Nominations open for CYCA board
This is an election year for Cooper-Young Community Association board president and treasurer. Those roles are currently held by Mark Morrison and Suzanne Abedi, respectively. Official nominations must be submitted at or before the CYCA general meeting on Tuesday,...
Letter from the president: Election fever takes over CYCA
Mark Morrison As I discussed last month, the Cooper-Young Community Association has seen quite a few changes over the past year or more, and there are more to come. First, Amanda Yarbro-Dill is now back and now serving as our full-time executive director. During the...
Hyped charter schools rarely measure up against traditional public alternatives
By Dr. Jack Maxwell Over the last 25 years, charter schools have expanded to nearly every state. Currently, there are more than 2.8 million students in charter schools — with charter schools growing in number from 2,000 to 7,000 from 2000-2016 (NCES). As of 2018-2019,...
ZERO WASTE: As the Cooper-Young Community Association presents its annual report, we also take stock of the organization’s efforts on sustainability.
By Patrick Jones At the 2019 retreat of the Cooper-Young Community Association Board of Directors, it was decided by the board that in 2019, special focus would be given to a zero-waste initiative, that the CYCA, in its day-to-day operations and in the execution of...
City planners share vision for Fairgrounds redevelopment
Fairgrounds rendering. By Sheree Stubblefield As Midtown continues to increase in popularity, more developments have been zoned to the area, the Fairgrounds Redevelopment one of them. The Memphis Sports & Events Complex will be developed on the part of the...
Upcoming Cooper-Young Garden Walk needs volunteers to bloom
By Kim Halyak, Cooper-Young Garden Walk co-chair The 5th Annual Cooper-Young Garden Walk is scheduled for this May 15- 17. Produced by the Cooper-Young Garden Club, this weekend celebrates 70-plus homeowners, renters, and businesses who spend hard work, time, and...
Applicants sought for CY scholarship
Last year, the Cooper-Young Community Association launched its first ever scholarship to encourage students to understand and participate in their local communities. The CYCA Leaders Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship that is awarded to an uprising junior or senior...
Monthly meeting showcases city web site
The Cooper-Young Community Association’s February general community meeting will take an up-close look at the intersection of technology and civil engagement. Technology has been instrumental in the information age and the City of Memphis wants to capitalize on...
CY scholar anticipates end of school, board tenure
Hello everyone! I hope you’ve had a great holiday season as I have and a good start to the new year. To kick off the year, the Cooper-Young Community Association board recently held a retreat to discuss our vision and plans for 2020. It was held at Epicenter,...
