In this week’s About Town, two businesses are closing Midtown locations to focus on East Memphis operations. Plus, we learn a possible timeline for when Downtown’s long-vacant Sterick Building could see new life, and the Brooks Museum unveils rooftop park plans. 

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“We started in 1974 and we’re looking forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary in January — looking forward, not looking back,” Outdoors Inc. owner Joe Royer said. 

Belly Acres closes Midtown location By Sophia Surrett

Sterick Building could include 'micro-retail,' co-working space By Rob Moore

Brooks Museum reveals details for rooftop park at Downtown location By Christin Yates

'Fishing for lives': Tom Lee's story told by Grammy-winning poet J. Ivy By Bill Dries

Chapter Five: The effects of Plan Z busing roll across Memphis By Bill Dries

Memphis breaks ground on $34 million mental health crisis center By Aisling Mäki

Central Station Hotel opens new 'Rock and Soul' event space By Sophia Surrett

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