Talk:Orange Mound, Memphis

Story of the name
This is a terrific article with a lot of potential. I have made some minor edits, within my ability. I have, however, heard a story of how Orange Mound got its name, which i can't remember. I wish someone would come up with the story: i think it would be a great addition to the history. Ragityman (talk) 12:37, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

Orange Mound Tower Citation Sources
I want to expand current contributions about Orange Mound, specifically focusing on Orange Mound Tower. To get started, I have put together a list of sources to assist in that. See below:

Williams, Charles. African American Life and Culture in Orange Mound : Case Study of a Black Community in Memphis, Tennessee, 1890-1980 / Charles Williams. Lanham, Maryland: Lexington Books, 2013

Steimer, Jacob. “Developing in Orange Mound Isn’t Easy: Here’s Why Two Artists Are Trying.” MLK50: Justice Through Journalism, January 19, 2024. https://mlk  50.com/2021/08/24/developing-in-orange-mound-isnt-easy-heres-why-two-artists-are-trying/.

Berkman, Seth. “Revitalizing Black Neighborhoods by Preserving Their History.” The New York Times, November 23, 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/23/business/black-neighborhoods-history-revitalization.html.

Millington, Nate. “Post-Industrial Imaginaries: Nature, Representation and Ruin in Detroit, Michigan .” International Journal of Urban and Regional Research 37, no. 1 (January 2013): 279–96. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2427.2012.01206.x. Harmonytheestudent (talk) 17:45, 25 February 2024 (UTC)

Outline of Orange Mound Tower
I am expanding on the section of Orange Mound Tower; here is my proposed outline.

Proposed Outline


 * 1) Two Sentence Overview
 * 2) Orange Mound Tower is a mixed-use property under construction in Orange Mound, Memphis, TN. It broke ground in June 2023 and is expected to be open by 2025.
 * 3) History
 * 4) This section will detail the history of the Orange Mound Tower that used to be the United Equipment Building which was a grass mill.
 * 5) Construction
 * 6) This section will detail specific constraints of the building including height, space, and etc. Will also focus on building materials.
 * 7) Features
 * 8) Community Center
 * 9) Business Incubation
 * 10) Cultural and Historical Exhibits
 * 11) Green Spaces
 * 12) Events
 * 13) 1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration that also acted as the unveiling in June 2021
 * 14) Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration which showed Memphis talent such as Duke Deuce, Lukah, Texas Warehouse, Talibah, Bodywerk, Mante, and Myai Drumline (6/19) 2022
 * 15) Third Juneteenth Festival on June 19 2023
 * 16) Controversies (Controversy)
 * 17) Pro choice banner appeared on Orange Mound tower framed in the media as “vacant” from the group INCLINE as an act of protest.
 * 18) Daily Memphian article: Orange Mound Tower owners say abortion-rights banner was unauthorized - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian

The following was the owners denouncement of the banner placement: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZcg1EO4LI/?igsh=c3Z2MGZwN2p1MHcx Harmonytheestudent (talk) 03:35, 7 March 2024 (UTC)