A vacant residential lot in the North Memphis neighborhood of Speedway Terrace is slowly filling with stone pathways, benches, flowers, and sculpture made by local artists and neighborhood children. It's a dream realized by local artist Thomasin Durgin, who conceived the idea a decade ago. She gradually saved enough money to buy the lot at 1095 Forrest Avenue, and set about to create a public arts space. In addition to creating a beautiful, peaceful place for neighbors to gather, she has delighted in the positive impact her project has had on the children who have volunteered to particip
