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  
   1. 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.
2. History  
   1. This section will detail the history of the Orange Mound Tower that used to be the United Equipment Building which was a grass mill.
3. Construction  
   1. This section will detail specific constraints of the building including height, space, and etc. Will also focus on building materials.
4. Features  
   1. Community Center
   2. Business Incubation
   3. Cultural and Historical Exhibits
   4. Green Spaces  
5. Events
   1. 1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration that also acted as the unveiling in June 2021  
   2. Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration which showed Memphis talent such as Duke Deuce, Lukah, Texas Warehouse, Talibah, Bodywerk, Mante, and Myai Drumline (6/19) 2022
   3. Third Juneteenth Festival on June 19 2023  
6. Controversies (Controversy)  
   1. Pro choice banner appeared on Orange Mound tower framed in the media as “vacant” from the group INCLINE as an act of protest.  
   2. 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)