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Escape 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.
Sophia Surrett
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June 2025
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 Saddle Creek Corp. is closing
Logistics company closing its Bartlett location.
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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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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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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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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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Food NewsHard 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.
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Food NewsFood Files: Cousins Maine Lobster, The Juice Joint return next weekend
The “Shark Tank” sensation is stopping in Memphis for a one-time event.
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Transportation & Logistics Allegiant offering Memphis to Knoxville nonstop flights
“With many University of Tennessee students and alumni based in Memphis, this route provides an affordable and fast alternative to driving,” said Michael Keeney, chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners.
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MidtownBrick-and-mortar Cafe Noir to blend literature and coffee
The bookstore and coffee shop will open this summer at 635 Madison Ave. in the 1,960-square-foot front space within The Ugly Art Co. gallery.
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Real EstateRenovated Hotel Pontotoc expected to open this summer
The renovated European-style boutique hotel has been through many iterations, including a bordello, a bar, a recording studio and a bathhouse.
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