Former East Memphis Houston’s bought
The former Houston’s restaurant building located at 5000 Poplar Ave. was bought for $2.1 million Friday, Nov. 7, by a regional developer-managed company.
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Food NewsFood Files: Tous Les Jours coming to Collierville
Several new restaurants are in the works, but Milk Dessert Bar is closing.
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Ford Megasite Report: Ford could scrap EV F-150, but company says ‘no change’ for BlueOval
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, Nov. 6, Ford is considering pulling its EV Lightning truck off the market.
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Food NewsLucchesi’s to be in more than 40 grocery stores
Lucchesi’s Fine Foods is the branding used for the wholesale products from Lucchesi’s Ravioli & Pasta Co., located at 540 S. Mendenhall Road in East Memphis.
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Transportation & Logistics Memphis International expected to see flights cut
FedEx released a statement on Thursday, Nov. 6, saying it’s monitoring the FAA’s plans to adjust nationwide flight capacity and is developing the “necessary operational modifications.”
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City of MemphisAfter more than a year of negotiations, the City of Memphis has closed on the Sheraton
The City of Memphis closed on the $22 million purchase of the hotel on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
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Food News‘Pinch me,’ says Felicia Suzanne’s chef/owner, on Michelin recognition
Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said she was speechless when an email from the Michelin Guide popped into her inbox in late October.
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Spirit of MemphisFor this dentist who makes house calls, her life mission is ‘more than just about teeth’
Blessed Smiles Mobile Dental offers preventive and restorative services, simple oral surgeries, and emergency visits to patients who are homebound, in senior-care facilities or with dental anxiety.
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Financial ServicesFormer Evolve CEO faces decades in prison for allegedly soliciting sex
According to the complaint, there is probable cause for charges of child sexual exploitation and sending obscene materials to minors.
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City of MemphisThe city is one step closer to closing on the Sheraton deal
City officials say it is necessary to control the hotel to protect its $200 million investment in renovations to the connected Renasant Convention Center.
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Food NewsFood Files: A new spot coming to Brookhaven Circle’s former Bangkok Alley space
Also, Abner’s on South White Station Road and Poplar Avenue has closed, and Non-Vintage Wine Bar will soon join it.
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Business IP reports $1B loss
Mill closings and the implementation of the company’s multiyear 80/20 strategic plan also contributed to the losses, CEO Andy Silvernail said during an earnings call.
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Food NewsFood Files: Society Memphis is back — and soon Little Italy Midtown will be, too.
Little Italy Midtown is coming back to its original space, Society Memphis has reopened under new ownership and Good Fortune Co.’s expansion will begin in the new year.
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Financial Services Former Evolve CEO to remain in custody on child porn charges
Robert Hartheimer was arrested by FBI agents on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Memphis-based Evolve Bank & Trust’s headquarters.
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Downtown Restaurant opening in Downtown’s former Tamp & Tap
“Having this space activated is important to bring more people in and liven up Downtown,” said Downtown Memphis Commission planning manager Brian Mykulyn.
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Financial Services Evolve Bank & Trust CEO arrested for child pornography
The arrest of Evolve Bank & Trust CEO Robert “Bob” Hartheimer is the latest challenge for the embattled Memphis-based bank.
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Real EstateLocal shop remodels to support more women, one bra at a time
A Fitting Place is a staple for many women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, as they struggle to find customized post-mastectomy bras.
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Food NewsFood Files: Tonica Downtown, Little Petals East, Poppz opening
Tonica Downtown and Little Petals East Memphis are open to customers. Poppz Drinks & Sweets on Poplar will open in early November.
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Real EstateNo need for stage fright, this karaoke club lets you sing in private
“It’s your own little private party,” said Deidre Ellis, owner of The Studio Karaoke, which offers five soundproofed rooms and 80,000 songs to choose from.
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Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport building construction to cost $57 million
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board approved $57 million in funding for a portion of the Memphis International Airport’s $700 million renovation.
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Transportation & Logistics International Paper to outsource its IT services, resulting in layoffs
International Paper announced it will outsource all information technology operations to the multinational technology firm Infosys.
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Transportation & LogisticsInternational Paper sold its bag operations
International Paper’s bag operations are in California, Oregon and Texas, specializing in kraft paper-bag manufacturing.
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Transportation & Logistics Local packaging facility to close, laying off 76 employees
Crescent Park Corp., an outsourcing packaging partner and fulfillment company, will close Dec. 31.
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Transportation & Logistics Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Most of the 152 employees will be laid off by early December.
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Real EstatePalladio closing for good ... or is it?
On Friday, Oct. 10, owner Cynthia Ham posted on social media that Palladio, a space with showrooms filled with antiques and home furnishings, would have its last day on Halloween.
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