In this week’s About Town, we’ve got a look at what’s next for Aretha Franklin’s birthplace home in South Memphis after it was purchased in a foreclosure sale. Plus, Evergreen’s Ecco eatery expands, and Southwest Tennessee Community College isn’t giving up on Frayser, even though it sold its campus there. 

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Local preservationist Anasa Troutman purchased the house in a foreclosure sale. 

Evergreen restaurant Ecco about to double in size By Jennifer Chandler

Southwest sold its Frayser campus. Here's what a new location could offer. By Laura Testino

Crosstown Mound development moving forward By Sophia Surrett

Rawgirls to close as owners set sail By Jennifer Chandler

MPD's Downtown-safety plan leads to multiple arrests By Julia Baker

Moneybagg Yo to open a Downtown location of Cache 42 By Jennifer Chandler

$10 Deal: Here's your sign to share pasta with someone at Tamboli's By Joshua Carlucci

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