In this week’s About Town, there’s a year-round new pizza and pasta truck at the Overton Park Shell, and two filmmakers have opened a gelato shop Downtown. Plus, Humes Middle School — Elvis Presley’s alma mater — in North Memphis is closing after years in the state’s failed turnaround district for low-performing schools.

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Pizza and pasta in the park? No problem. Pizza Dis Pasta Dat will be at the Shell all year long. 

Filmmakers serve up gelato in Central Station Hotel By Sophia Surrett

Memphis’ Humes school, Elvis Presley’s alma mater, is closing after yearslong turnaround attempt By Laura Testino

Sterick and Dermon buildings, Lowenstein House will get new life By Sophia Surrett

Hooks Institute takes long view of city in new U of M home By Jane Roberts

TDOT asks for public input on new I-55 bridge By Bill Dries

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

Peabody Hotel 2024 rooftop parties kick off tonight By Elle Perry

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