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Hard Times Deli owners to open bar in Edge District
The chefs behind the popular Marshall Avenue deli are putting their twist on a dive bar, with retro details and the return of their smashburger.
Sophia Surrett
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May 2025
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Real Estate‘A Different World’ stars encourage women to build
Actors Jasmine Guy and Dawnn Lewis spoke during Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis’ Women Build Luncheon.
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June 2025
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FoodMemphis caramel company hopes sweet story will last
Owner Jerrod Smith said Shotwell Candy Co. isn’t going down without a fight.
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Food News Bahama Breeze files layoff notice two weeks after closing
The Wolfchase Galleria Bahama Breeze closed in mid-May, as did Bahama Breeze locations in Nevada and Florida.
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Food NewsFood Files: Grind City Brewing pulling beers from restaurants, stores
Plus, Bar Limina opens and Dutch Bros Coffee plans second Memphis-area location.
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Transportation & Logistics Saddle Creek Corp. is closing
Logistics company closing its Bartlett location.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx pilots picket outside company HQ
After four years of contract negotiations with FedEx, several hundred pilots lined the sides of Shady Grove Road Tuesday.
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Transportation & Logistics Trump tariffs concern FedEx founder Fred Smith
Smith estimated FedEx is “the biggest tax collector of tariffs by any entity in America” based on what it is transporting.
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Transportation & Logistics Tennessee leaders push federal legislation to fix roads around airports
The Don’t Miss Your Flight Act would “create a discretionary grant program” and use existing funds for improvements to road, bridge, tunnel, passenger-rail or transit projects at or within 5 miles of a public airport.
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Food NewsFood Files: Downtown sports bar doubling in size
Plus, a local Italian restaurant has opened its second location while a local vegan restaurant is just starting on its second space.
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BusinessThis women-owned firm has grown from Memphis to 19 states
Founded in 1999, Consilience Group has expanded its presence through word of mouth, referrals and recognition for its work.
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx to open its own power substation in July
The substation is on Democrat Road and will provide power to the hub without adding strain to the Memphis Light, Gas and Water grid.
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Business Varsity Spirit pro cheerleaders to get P-A-I-D!
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit is launching a professional cheerleading league in January, giving athletes 18 years old and older the opportunity to get paid to compete after college.
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Food News Food Files: Midtown Chick-fil-A closes for renovations
Plus: Three Guys Pizza Pies is under new ownership, and Bloom Bakery and Cafe brings new tastes to Downtown.
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Food NewsFood Files: Game bar makes next move
Also, the local Sakura chain, offering a selection of sushi and seafood, will share the new location with casual ramen and poké restaurant Subarashi.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx Corp. appoints new board chair
The new chair of the FedEx board was previously the interim president of the University of Memphis, CEO of Saks Inc. and the lead director of the board of Pilot Flying J.
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BusinessThe dawn of the ‘Digital Delta’ dream
The Digital Delta initiative is a framework for globally recognizing Memphis as a hub for high-tech manufacturing, artificial intelligence and advanced industries.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx leadership uncertain about 2026 outlook
A moment of reflection for FedEx founder Fred Smith opened the company’s annual earnings call Tuesday, June 24.
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Transportation & Logistics Airport to be named after FedEx founder
Memphis International Airport is to be renamed after Frederick W Smith, the late founder and executive chairman of FedEx.
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Food NewsFood Files: New bakery opens
Two local eateries will temporarily close their doors, but a worldwide bakery franchise is now open for business.
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July 2025
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Real EstateEscape Room, Amuse owners find next challenge in former Bari space
A new hangout spot is coming to Midtown Memphis that brings a twist to the traditional game night.
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Food NewsFood Files: A slice of Good Fortune is in the cards
A new pizza place is planned for Downtown, a Germantown Mexican restaurant closes and Midtown gains a coffee shop.
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Metro Memphis Zoo mourns loss of ‘beloved’ animal
Kwizera came from New York to Memphis more than 15 years ago.
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Transportation & LogisticsDelta to pause new nonstop route from Memphis in 2026
The Atlanta-based airline will temporarily stop the service for four months.
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Food NewsMemphis restaurant that put the soul in soul food says goodbye
“We hear a lot about restaurants closing here in Memphis, and they just leave, but this is one that we should say, ‘Thank you for all the things you have done for us. After 40 years, this family deserves all the flowers.”
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