Evening exercise: Fitness Under the Stars returns to Tom Lee Park
Each October, as the sun sets over the Mississippi River, Memphians gather under the Sunset Canopy at Tom Lee Park to dance, box or do Pilates in the dusk.
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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October 2025
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Food News Downtown restaurant closes after nearly two decades
“You have to draw the line somewhere,” said owner Shannon Wynne.
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November 2025
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Food NewsChef Jimmy Gentry takes no-nonsense path to Michelin stage
Memphis chef Jimmy Gentry, known for his no-nonsense style and refined Southern cooking at The Lobbyist, is helping put the city’s dining scene on the Michelin map.
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January 2026
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Food ‘Wellness January’ begins with free fitness and nutrition classes (plus inspiring movies)
A monthlong menu of healthful activities will culminate Jan. 24 with the Church Health Crosstown 10K/5K, which is famous for its indoor afterparty.
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Spirit of MemphisLocal mission-driven apparel company returns to its roots
For the founder and CEO of the company, the relaunch represents a homecoming to the purpose that first set it apart in a crowded apparel industry.
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MidtownBarksdale brings back all-day breakfast after one-man protest
One determined diner with a handmade sign helped bring all-day breakfast back to Barksdale.
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Health Care Want to be healthier? Local app makers are looking out for you.
A new wave of Memphis-connected health apps is giving residents real-time tools to track stress, manage chronic conditions and adjust care without waiting for a doctor’s visit.
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Health Care Lymphatic massage gains momentum in Memphis
Lymphatic-drainage massage is gaining traction across Memphis as practitioners and clients alike tout its gentle techniques, postsurgical benefits and surprising impact on overall wellness.
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Health Care ‘Digital detox’ or just real life? Memphis experts say it’s time to log off
There are three things technology can never replace, experts say: relationships, coping skills and sleep.
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East MemphisWoodland Presbyterian launches $2.2 million campus campaign to stay rooted — and grow — in East Memphis
From enhanced campus security to a redesigned courtyard and new early childhood classrooms, Woodland Presbyterian School’s multi-phase “Expanding Experiences” campaign reflects a community-wide commitment.
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Visual Arts‘Young Warriors’ is more than a movie made in Memphis; it’s the start of a film ecosystem in Memphis
As “Young Warriors” wraps filming across Memphis, a local production company is proving the city can be both the setting and the engine for films with national reach and deep local roots.
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Health Care Work, working out and walking: Reasons the Mid-South needs to move
New data shows Tennessee and Mississippi rank among the nation’s most physically inactive states.
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Health Care‘Playing offense, not defense’ with health: Physical therapy practice built for long-term health
Founded by Memphis natives Clay and Emily Jones, 901PT is redefining physical therapy by slowing down care, focusing on long-term health and helping patients stay active for life.
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FoodAfter new food pyramid, Memphis experts say change was overdue — but local challenges remain
As federal nutrition guidelines flip decades of advice, Memphis health experts say real change will depend less on a new graphic and more on whether families can afford and access the foods it promotes.
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Food News Chef Jimmy Gentry earns James Beard semifinalist nod
The James Beard nomination rounds out a period of accolades for The Lobbyist that includes a Michelin recommendation nod and a “best dishes” inclusion from The New York Times.
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February 2026
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Metro ‘Alex Pretti is one of us’: Memphis cyclists honor nurse — and biker — killed in Minneapolis
What was planned as a ride through Overton Park became a gathering for reflection as Memphis cyclists joined a nationwide movement to honor Alex Pretti, who was killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis.
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