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East Memphis shop to become hub for yarn enthusiasts
“We have a community table that’s open whenever the store is open, and people can sit and casually learn from anyone else at the table,” Stitching Supply owner Erica Carpenter said.
Christin Yates
Freelance Reporter
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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September 2024
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Visual ArtsMemphis artist raising money to stay on South Main
Since moving to the South Main Arts District in 2005, David Bunk said he has seen a number of art galleries close. He said the area needs more shops for locals and tourists.
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July 2024
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Business Young coders to use AI tech at CodeCrew hackathon
Middle and high school students have one day to complete AI projects, present to judges and win prizes.
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Metro Global tech outage affects Memphis businesses, leaves travelers stranded
The worldwide internet outage foiled operations for banks, media companies and emergency services. Canceled flights left passengers at Memphis International Airport missing vacations, weddings and funerals.
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June 2024
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Food News Flyway Brewing beers soar into Downtown restaurants
Flyway Brewing Memphis’ new taproom and restaurant space should be completed this summer, but two beers are already available at local restaurants.
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South MemphisMiss Crumpy’s distribution center opens in Whitehaven
Freda Crump moved back to Memphis from Atlanta and wanted to find a way to “stay in the industry but in a different capacity and still honor and respect the legacy that my dad had built.”
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Food NewsRonnie Grisanti’s brings back Seessel’s Millionaire Pie
Ronnie Grisanti’s is now serving Seessel’s iconic Millionaire Pie, a decadent, impressive dessert with pineapple, pecans and whipped cream.
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Food NewsElon Musk ate challah French toast in Memphis. But where?
While Ricki Krupp can’t confirm that Musk ate her challah, she’s pretty certain he did.
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May 2024
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Food NewsAfter second career transition, chef finds niche with Italian food
Within six years of graduating from culinary school, Terry Taylor had owned and operated two restaurants. But he also had almost 40 years of retail experience under his belt.
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Food News New bar will ‘Level Up’ South Main
The upcoming Downtown game bar will feature 20 arcade games, an 8-foot Lite Brite and an authentic Philly, with rolls shipped from Philadelphia.
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Food SmokeSlam announces first-ever winners
Organizers said the $250,000 in prize money is the biggest purse in barbecue contest history; the Grand Champion took home a $50,000 prize.
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Food NewsOh, fudge! Chocolate shortage impacting prices, local businesses and your sweet tooth
“Everything I have been studying tells me that we are definitely going to be, within my lifetime certainly, back in a place that chocolate is something you will have for a very special occasion,” said Muddy’s founder Kat Gordon.
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Food News ‘Sweet’ gelato company opens Memphis production facility
After 13 years in business and more than 1,000 flavors, Hugh Balthrop finally feels confident in the trajectory of his company, Sweet Magnolia Gelato, and he’s ready to create even more.
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Food NewsFor longtime employee, Folk’s Folly is family
Diane Kauker began working at Folk’s Folly in 1984 while a student at the University of Memphis. Since then, she met her husband there and now both her adult son and his wife also work there, too.
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Spirit of MemphisLife is sweet for Rebecca Dinstuhl
Dinstuhl’s co-owner Rebecca Dinstuhl loves the candy business and shepherding a family business, but she also loves football. She was recently named president of the 2024 AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
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Food News Downtown Happy Mexican keeps the good, loses the bad
The new Second Street Tacos and Tequila is a little bit of the old and a little bit of the new.
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Food NewsChanges barreling into Memphis’ only distillery
While Memphis’ Old Dominick Distillery makes some staff changes, it looks to the future.
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April 2024
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North MemphisBrother and sister team come out of ‘Shadow’ with new tequila
Siblings Teddy and Tiara Jasper, who grew up in Frayser, are bringing their successful tequila line back to their hometown.
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Food NewsUpscale bar opening Downtown this summer
The owners of The Dame, which will be located in a den-like space inside the renovated Hotel Pontotoc, say they plan to fill a niche for people looking for a nice glass of wine outside a high-end restaurant.
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Food NewsChicken scratch: Latest avian flu hasn’t hit local egg costs yet
“Overall, eggs fluctuate like the stock market did in 2019 – up 500, down 400,” said Jeff Zepatos, owner of Downtown’s Arcade Restaurant. “I’m not sure if we are winning at points or breaking even.”
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Food NewsPizza Dis Pasta Dat: Overton Park Shell adds resident food truck
Pizza and pasta in the park? No problem. Pizza Dis Pasta Dat will be at the Shell all year long.
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Food News Rock’n Dough looks to create a rolling good time
In the pizza place’s newest location, the team wanted something that would make it a destination. Something like duckpin bowling.
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Food NewsKegs and Eggs: Oldest tavern in Memphis expanding into breakfast
The team behind The Green Beetle is opening a breakfast place next door, in the former Bedrock Eats and Sweets space.
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Food NewsCrawfish shortage driving up prices, cutting profits at local restaurants
“You can buy lobster, crab legs and shrimp cheaper than crawfish,” said a crawfish supplier currently navigating the mudbug shortage.
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Food News Front Street Deli reopens with ‘extravagant sandwiches, best-in-show sides’
“We pick up a lot of the nostalgic places in Memphis to try to keep them the same and a little bit of the history as much as we can,” said one of the new owners.
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