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The fight over new East Memphis liquor store explodes into fireball

By , Daily Memphian Published: October 06, 2025 4:00 AM CT

The fight to open a new high-end liquor store in East Memphis, which some thought was over after a favorable ruling in a recent lawsuit, is continuing and getting more heated by the day.

Ethan Edwards wants to open The Station at 870 S. White Station Road as a 25,000-square-foot wine and liquor store that would also offer other amenities such as beer and wine tasting events, classes, grilling equipment, charcuterie, and more.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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