City issues call to ‘reimagine’ Brooks Museum, Memphis College of Art buildings
The city of Memphis has issued a “Create Your Space” call for ideas to occupy the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Memphis College of Art buildings in Overton Park.
Elle Perry
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March 2019
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Real Estate Soulsville shipping container restaurant planned
A vacant lot in the Soulsville neighborhood of South Memphis could soon be home to a shipping container restaurant.
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April 2019
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Real Estate The Clipper developers plan taller structures
The developers of The Clipper, a $250 million mixed-use development next to the future FedEx Logistics global headquarters, have applied for a height exception.
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City of Memphis Mud Island gets mini-makeover for Memphis’ bicentennial celebration
By the city’s 200th anniversary on May 22, people looking out of their Downtown offices and crossing the bridges back and forth across the Mississippi River will have a different view when they peer out over Mud Island.
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Food News Powerhouse Cinema debuts with full-service restaurant
Patrons can stop in at the Powerhouse for a movie, just a cocktail or glass of wine after work, or to grab a wood-fired pizza or avocado BLT.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Fashion Week struts 901 style
Memphis Fashion Week is back, with events at locations including Crosstown Concourse, Hu Hotel and Memphis College of Art.
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Arts & Culture New-to-Memphis program pays college students for internships in arts institutions
ArtsMemphis, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the National Civil Rights Museum and Stax Museum of American Soul Music are among institutions that will host interns.
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Food News Aldo Dean buys ‘5-star dive bar’ Dirty Crow Inn
Aldo Dean, owner of Aldo’s Pizza Pies, Bardog Tavern and Slider Inn, has purchased another Downtown eatery, the Dirty Crow Inn.
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Midtown Memphis Made celebrating five years of hoppy beers
Memphis Made Brewing Co. in Cooper-Young is hosting its fifth annual Hopped festival on Saturday.
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Visual Arts Memphis Film Prize weekend like a ‘slice of Sundance meets SXSW’
Record a short film in Shelby County, win a $10,000 cash prize.
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Music Memphis musician Omar Higgins’ funeral set for Clayborn Temple
Omar Higgins, leader of reggae band Chinese Connection Dub Embassy and hardcore punk band Negro Terror, died April 18 at the age of 37.
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Health Care UTHSC College of Medicine hosting inaugural African-American alumni reunion
The first gathering of black graduates of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine this weekend will include the formal introduction of an endowment for scholarships for first-year black students at the college.
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Visual Arts Major Dixon expansion to open to the public May 4
Dixon Gallery & Gardens is preparing to open the Liz and Tommy Farnsworth Education Building, its first expansion since 1985.
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May 2019
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Business Mystic Styles Glam Studio, Al’s Tasty Burger seek ICED loans
A restaurant owner seeking to open an Al’s Tasty Burger in its original Soulsville location and a long-time Whitehaven hair salon owner are seeking Inner City Economic Development (ICED) loans.
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Business EDGE approves ICED loans for Soulsville burger joint, Whitehaven hair salon
The finance committee of the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County (EDGE) approved two forgivable loans for small businesses Wednesday.
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Business Pro sports leaders talk about how their operations benefit Memphis
The leaders of professional sports franchises in Memphis and WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational discussed the economic impact of sports on the city Thursday.
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Business High Expectations Aerial Arts has new owner
A new owner is taking over at High Expectations Aerial Arts, which was started by Danielle Bayliss teaching lessons in her Midtown backyard using a portable aerial rig.
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City of Memphis Cooper-Young Garden Walk features garden inspiration, education
The Cooper-Young Garden Club hosts the Cooper-Young Garden Walk 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18-19.
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Visual Arts NBC gives OK to ‘Bluff City Law’ series
Linn Sitler, executive director of the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission, said efforts are under way to raise $10 million to lure the TV production to Memphis.
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Midtown New arts space pays homage to Piggly Wiggly founder
A nearly 100-year-old building at 579 N. McLean has had several lives. Its latest incarnation will give artists in the Memphis community a chance to share their "soul" creations with others.
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Business Board to consider street renaming to Fred Jones Way
A portion of St. Paul Avenue in South City could be renamed after Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones Jr.
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Visual Arts Memphis to participate in first TN Triennial for Contemporary Art
More than 12 art venues across Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga will participate in the inaugural TN Triennial for Contemporary Art.
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Real Estate French company Pandrol seeks PILOT to move North American HQ to Memphis
Railroad track products manufacturer Pandrol USA LP is seeking a PILOT to create 73 jobs, invest $9.3 million and establish its North American headquarters at 611 Winchester Road.
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Music Crosstown Arts creates four places to find live music
The Green Room, East Atrium, Crosstown Theater and 430 N. Cleveland provide spaces “where musicians are supported and heard,” says Chris Miner, Crosstown Arts co-founder.
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Business Organization launched to address skilled homebuilder worker shortage
A new organization has been created to address a shortage of skilled craftsmen in the homebuilding industry and introduce public school students to potential career opportunities.
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