In this week’s About Town, Westwood residents are opposing two proposed gas stations within one mile of each other. Plus, Smokeslam’s music lineup drops, and we’ve got a look at May plans for Tom Lee Park.

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“There’s already plenty of gas stations ... That’s not what the community has asked for. They’ve asked for investment in their community in terms of supportive items,” said a board member of Uplift Westwood.

Smokeslam barbecue contest announces music lineup, opens ticket sales By Bill Dries

Riverside Drive to close — but Tom Lee Park will stay open — during most of May By Bill Dries

String lights may come to the Orpheum Theatre and Beale Street corner By Sophia Surrett

Gallery: A live look at the solar eclipse By Mark Weber

At Memphis Zoo, people and animals soak in solar eclipse By Kambui Bomani, The Associated Press

Curiosity blooms along spring flowers at Memphis Botanic Garden By Kambui Bomani

Corky's to expand manufacturing operations By Kambui Bomani

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