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Mindful Movement Flourishes as MMDC Yoga Series Concludes Spring Season

Yoga in Medical District Park is winding down soon, having offered a calming and invigorating experience for attendees throughout April, May, and June. Led by esteemed instructor Camille Rose, the weekly Wednesday evening classes have become a beloved fixture, fostering a sense of community and well-being among participants.

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Meharry to open medical training center in Midtown Memphis development

Rory Thomas, president of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative, welcomed the Nashville HBCU to their district with major healthcare and educational institutions representing over 25,000 employees, 8,000 students 350 acres of real estate.

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Strangewaze Wednesdaze Electrifies the Medical District for One Unforgettable Night

Strangewaze Wednesdaze was one night only in May 2025, and visitors made that one night count in Medical District Park!

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Memphis Celebrates National Small Business Week with Vibrant Events at Ugly Art Co.

National Small Business Week brought a wave of energy and activity to Memphis last week, with a series of engaging events hosted locally that celebrated and empowered the city's vital entrepreneurial community. Memphis Medical District Collaborative welcomed a vibrant audience for three key events designed to connect, educate, and inspire small business owners. 

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Paint + Purpose = Transformation: MMDC & Volunteers beautify the Pinch District

Memphis’ Pinch District experienced a burst of color and community spirit as volunteers gathered for a Planter Painting Project. Led by renowned Memphis artist Toonky Berry, participants transformed ordinary planters into vibrant works of art.

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Medical District Welcomes ALDI

Whether it’s the fresh fruit,  good vibes, or the welcoming atmosphere and walkability, ALDI’s opening in the heart of the Medical District was exactly what it promised to be: grand.

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Memphis Medical District Collaborative, Others Highlighted in Cigna's National Annual Report

The Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) is proud to announce its impactful work has been featured in Cigna's latest annual report, reaching a national audience. The 170-page report, “Purpose and Performance,” features Memphis as soon as you open the cover.

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WREG: Community organization transforms Medical District through collaboration

Every Tuesday as part of WREG's Greater Memphis on a Mission series, the CBS-affiliate station highlights organizations making Memphis better. This week, Corie Ventura stopped by MMDC and shares our story as a group that believes in collaboration.

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Sharing hope, one room at a time: MMDC Donates to American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge
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Forbes: Molly Gochman’s ‘Monuments To Motherhood’ Unveiled On Contested Ground In Memphis

On February 21, 2025, National Caregivers Day, a series of three public sculptures created by Molly Gochman were unveiled at the newly renamed Memphis Medical District Park, the former site of the racist Forrest Monument.

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Memphis Medical District Park Unveils Monuments to Motherhood, Ushering in a New Era of Celebration and Reflection

Transformation continues at Medical District Park with the unveiling of Monuments to Motherhood, a powerful and transformative permanent outdoor sculpture installation by New York-based artist and activist Molly Gochman. The unveiling ceremony took place in the park before an intimate crowd on National Caregivers Day.

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Daily Memphian: Medical District Park’s reinvention includes new permanent sculpture

“I grew up with monuments to violence, and I really wanted monuments to care, thinking about what we value and why caregiving is what sustains us,” Gochman said. “It’s the most essential work that we as humans practice.”

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