In this week’s About Town, we learn who’s buying Midtown’s Bob’s Barksdale diner and what changes may be coming. (Hint: Breakfast is about to be brunch.) And we meet Keith Josiah, an artist and Delano Elementary alumnus who donated 50 pairs of Nikes for the kindergarteners at his old alma mater. Plus, big streetscape updates are coming to the area near Graceland. 

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The name will change from Bob’s Barksdale to Barksdale’s, but the spirit of Bob Henry will remain. 

Artist puts heart and sole into giving back at his former elementary school By Stevie Paige

Memphis gets $9M for streetscape work near Graceland By Bill Dries

Food Files: Wine bar moving into Maximo's on Broad's space By Sophia Surrett

Tous Les Jours opening Memphis location By Jody Callahan

Here comes the bun: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile returns to Memphis By Stevie Paige

Mayor visits derelict structures getting 'Blight Zero’ demolition By Stevie Paige

$10 Deal: In the old Ubee's, an Indian restaurant rises By Joshua Carlucci

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