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Food Files: Central BBQ offers breakfast in Midtown, more
Central BBQ is rolling out several new offerings: breakfast at Midtown, plus value items and party wings in various locations. Also, news from Domino’s and Wild Beet.
Sophia Surrett
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March 2026
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North MississippiIce to be back: Minor league hockey returning to Mid-South
“We will be bringing professional hockey back to the Mid-South,” the Landers Center chief operating officer said.
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BusinessBack in the flow: Son of former Palladio owners is making a splash
Frank C. Roberts returns to his family’s Palladio roots, transforming the historic Midtown showroom into Memphis Water Gardens — a premier destination for koi ponds, fountains and a “fish bar.”
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Food NewsNew cocktail bar planned for former Pearl’s Oyster House
“The best dive and neighborhood bars make people feel at home. Somewhere along the way, true hospitality got lost in between,” said one of the owners.
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Business Power-transformer maker plans to construct $30M manufacturing building
The company had promised to invest $86.9 million in its facility and create more than 400 jobs by 2027. That promise was fulfilled two years ahead of schedule.
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Real EstateFood Files: Mississippi restaurant to take over San Diego Cantina spot
An opening of the long-empty San Diego Cantina in East Memphis seems to be on the horizon. Plus, a Petals of a Peony’s to-go restaurant is opening near the University of Memphis.
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Real Estate Downtown apartments and mixed-use moving forward despite challenges
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s COO said the DMC is excited about upcoming projects but noted development in the neighborhood is challenging.
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Food News The Liars are still lunching — and awaiting Houston’s-inspired chicken tenders
The Liars’ Lunch club tried without success to get the Houston’s chicken tenders back on the menu. Now, there’s a plan to bring back tempura chicken tenders at a different restaurant on the same site.
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Food News Jollyburger lumpia and halo-halo: Filipino bar to open Downtown
Chef Shayne Diaz has announced an opening day for her new Filipino snack bar in South Main.
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Business BlueOval SK to see 150 layoffs as joint venture dissolves
The affected BlueOval SK employees at the Stanton, Tennessee facility will receive their regular pay and benefits over the next 60 days.
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Food NewsFood Files: Jay’s Catering opening in former Non-Vintage Wine Bar space
Jay’s Catering will open in the Non-Vintage Wine Bar space on Broad Avenue sometime this month. Renovations at Brookhaven Pub & Grill are underway, and the Café Keough space is up for a low-rent, one-year lease.
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Front Page IKEA Memphis closure to result in 114 layoffs
Tennessee’s first and only Ikea store will close in May.
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Real EstateFood Files: Yemeni coffee shop to open in Memphis, franchise to follow
Something new is in full swing at Southaven’s Silo Square and a freshly opened sports bar is hosting themed nights, including karaoke, pool and dart tournaments and bingo.
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BusinessWomen business leaders say to ‘take the leap,’ embrace opportunities
The Daily Memphian hosted its Women and Business seminar on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Memphis Botanic Garden with speakers Gina Neely, Karen Carrier and Shannon Briggs.
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Business Chemical manufacturer closing Memphis facility, laying off 172
The company will close its facility April 26.
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MidtownBritish pub coming to Overton Square’s former Robata space
Dog & Bone, 2116 Madison Ave., will be a British pub, featuring a mix of British, European and American beers and cocktails and a menu that includes British favorites.
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BusinessMemphis bike shop racing to double revenue with online business
Clark Butcher, who started Victory Bicycle Studio 16 years ago, said he also hopes to ship 150 bikes monthly.
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February 2026
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Real Estate Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
The Memphis Riverline Hotel, which is connected to the Renasant Convention Center, will operate as an independent flag associated with Marriott until it meets brand standards when it will become an official Marriott hotel.
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Real EstateConvention center Sheraton could be redeveloped, rebranded by 2029
The redevelopment project includes moving the hotel entrance to Main Street to face the convention center, and adding meeting space and an outdoor event lawn.
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Real EstateFood Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Both The Studio Karaoke and The SovereignTea Cafe will have their grand openings in February. Also, a new Pizza Hut is coming to Marketplace at Raleigh.
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Business Convention Center leader leaving Memphis
Renasant Convention Center general manager Dean Dennis has accepted a job as the general manager of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
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Transportation & Logistics GXO Logistics to lay off 185 in Memphis
The logistics provider has been cutting its Memphis operations since 2024.
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BusinessWomen & Business seminar speakers to share advice, empowerment
The Daily Memphian is hosting its Women & Business Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road, featuring Gina Neely, Karen Carrier and Shannon Briggs as guest speakers.
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East MemphisInvestors plan $25 million project at former Houston’s site
Local investors Darrell Horn and Brown Gill are partnering to bring office, retail and restaurant space to the former Houston’s site at Poplar Avenue and South Mendenhall Road.
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Food NewsWhere there’s smoke: Fuego Vivo brings live-fire, global menu to East Memphis
The restaurant, located in the former Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Ave., officially opens with a ribbon-cutting Monday, Feb. 9.
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