Community Partner Updates from the Annual Meeting
One of the highlights of this year’s Annual Membership Meeting was hearing from three of our community partners who are helping shape what’s next for Evergreen and the surrounding area. Their updates gave us an exciting look at what’s ahead in arts, culture, and outdoor spaces.
Crosstown Concourse
Erin Shelton shared updates from Crosstown Concourse, including progress on the new Satellite Music Venue, a 1,300-seat performance space being developed in partnership with Live Nation. In addition to bringing more live music to Memphis, the venue will support apprenticeships for Stax Academy students, offering hands-on experience on the production side of the music industry. Erin also noted that Crosstown is expanding its popular Better Together events, which continue to create opportunities for neighbors to gather and connect through food, music, and shared experiences. Did you know that you could use the Shared Art Making space at Crosstown? This workspace that provides everyone — from professionals to hobbyists — with common access to shared art-making facilities and equipment used in digital arts, music, woodworking, printmaking, and photography. Click here to find out how you can visit Shared Art. Visit crosstownconcourse.com to see their upcoming events.
Metal Museum
Madeline Miller announced exciting news about the Metal Museum’s future in Overton Park. Their new location will officially open on September 5, 2026, and Evergreen neighbors will be invited to take part in a special tour before the grand opening. The new building, which was formerly the Memphis College of Art, will allow the Metal Museum to expand its education programs and serve more students and visitors, strengthening its role as a regional center for metal arts and hands-on learning. The new location will also feature a cafe, an auditorium, and lots more space for studios, exhibits, storage, and more. The museum will keep its original French Fort location on the river for residency programs. For more information, visit the Metal Museum’s website – metalmuseum.org.
Overton Park Conservancy
Fields Falcone shared updates from Overton Park Conservancy, including the opening of the new trail in the Old Forest, giving visitors a fresh way to experience one of Memphis’s most special natural spaces. Overton Park is also offering a variety of events and volunteer opportunities throughout the year and is working on several improvement projects, including the addition of new sidewalks to enhance accessibility and safety for park users.
We are grateful to Erin, Madeline, and Fields for joining us and for the strong partnerships we share with Crosstown Concourse, the Metal Museum, and Overton Park Conservancy. To learn more about these projects and find upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, visit their websites and check out the full recap on our site. To learn more about ongoing projects and calendar of actives, visit overtonpark.org.
Looking Ahead: EHDA’s Strategic Plan for 2025–2028
During the meeting, the board shared a brief overview of the Evergreen Historic District Association’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan. Over the next three years, EHDA will focus on strengthening its foundation and engaging neighbors around the issues they care about most, with the goal of building a community where people feel connected, safe, and proud to call Evergreen home.
The plan centers on four priority areas: stronger governance, deeper community engagement, clearer communication and branding, and continued preservation of Evergreen’s historic character, infrastructure, and safety. To support this work, EHDA has refined its committee structure to encourage focused leadership, shared responsibility, and sustainable momentum. Expanded neighborhood events, improved communication tools, stronger partnerships, and ongoing investments in safety, beautification, and preservation all point toward a vibrant, well-connected future for Evergreen.
The committees are listed below. If you’re interested in joining a committee, please complete the form linked here and the committee lead will contact you.
Dessert Contest Winner
Congratulations to Peter Sittig, winner of this year’s neighborhood dessert contest with his standout grapefruit pie! We didn’t manage to snag a photo, but we’re excited to share Peter’s recipe and the YouTube video he used so you can try it at home.
Ingredients:
- 6 TBSP melted butter
- 2 1/4 Cups graham crackers (fine crumb)
- 7 large egg yolks
- 2 1/4 Cups sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 Cup grapefruit juice
- 1/4 Cup lime juice
- 3 TBSP Lemon juice
- 1/2 TSP salt
- 1 1/4 Cups heavy cream
- 1/2 Cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 TSP salt
Step 1: Preheat Oven to 350; Combine melted butter and processed graham crackers and push into pie tin with the bottom of a measuring cup or top of hands, ensuring even coverage of bottom and sides. Par-Bake for 15-20 minutes and let cool.
Step 2: While the pie crust is baking, make the curd. Combine 2 grapefruits worth of zest, eggs, condensed milk, the juices, and salt, which will be thin at first. Let the mixture sit for a couple minutes to thicken slightly. Re-mix the mixture briefly, and pour into the baked crust.
Step 3: Bake pie for 25-30 min or until the curd jiggles as one cohesive unit, and not as a “wave”. Let cool before putting in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Step 4: Make whipped cream by combining cream, powdered sugar, and salt by whipping together until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream on top of the pie.
Step 5: Zest a mix of citrus (lime, lemon, and grapefruit) on top, segmented grapefruit slices, and place on top. Add a splash of olive oil on top as desired.
