In this week’s About Town, we uncover the mystery of all of those bronze animal statues Downtown. Plus, there’s new affordable housing in Soulsville, and the Cossitt Library turns 132 years old.

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Lions, a tiger and bears, oh my, play into this week’s Ask the Memphian. Because we’re not just horsing around.

Affordable new housing in Soulsville takes small step forward By Bill Dries

Cossitt Library marks 132 years on Memphis riverfront By Bill Dries

Mud Island project receives funding By Dima Amro

Gallery: NLE Choppa reads his new book to Porter-Leath students By The Daily Memphian Staff

Old Medical District Holiday Inn to be demolished as UTHSC modernizes By Aisling Mäki

Downtown safety funds survive state whittling of local programs By Benjamin Smith

This Pilates studio wants to help you evolve By Sophia Surrett

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