In this week’s About Town, the long-awaited reopening of Midtown’s Central BBQ has arrived, and Uptown is getting a big outdoor music venue. Plus, upscale Vietnamese food is coming to Crosstown.

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Central BBQ marries both the old and the new in its revamped Central Avenue location. 

New Uptown Memphis music venue to open in spring 2026 By Sophia Surrett

Elevated Vietnamese cuisine coming to Crosstown By Joshua Carlucci

Plant-based body-care franchise expands into Midtown By Julia Baker

Food Files: Comeback Coffee gets groovy food menu By Sophia Surrett

Regional One's Union Avenue plan happened at breakneck speed By Jane Roberts

Young goes for 'Yes' in State of the City Address By Bill Dries

Two dead after shooting in College Park neighborhood By Aarron Fleming

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