Memphis has a new gathering place, and it was built with a straightforward goal: give people somewhere to land. The Front Porch, located at 4688 Walnut Grove Road in East Memphis, officially celebrated its ribbon-cutting on May 4 after completing a $5 million capital campaign. It is the kind of investment that does not show up in economic reports but quietly shapes the fabric of a city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The space includes Second Helpings Cafe, operated by Lauren Young of Sweet LaLa’s Bakery, serving breakfast and lunch with wraps, salads, soups, and Vinculo coffee. There is an all-glass event space for up to 99 guests, a private meeting room for up to 12, and Baptist Centers for Good Grief, Milla’s House, a dedicated grief support center. One of its newest additions is a wind phone, an unconnected telephone placed in a peaceful area where people can speak to loved ones they have lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n