Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Metro - Spirit of Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/feed/section/metrospirit-of-memphis The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2024 Legacy Award honors memory of The Daily Memphian's Jennifer Biggs https://dailymemphian.com/article/41517 <p>Jennifer Biggs was remembered as a communicator who cared deeply about connecting people, sharing her passion for breaking bread and celebrating the city she called home.&nbsp;</p> <h3>Related story:</h3> <p><strong><a href="https://dailymemphian.com/section/business/article/41516/greater-memphis-chamber-ted-townsend-communicator-of-the-year">Chamber&rsquo;s Ted Townsend honored as Communicator of the Year</a></strong></p> amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) Business Food Food News Metro Spirit of Memphis Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/41517 Thu, 1 Feb 2024 20:55:29 -0600 Withers Gallery joins Civil Rights Trail, Beale Street's future explored https://dailymemphian.com/article/41674 <p>The archive of 60 years of Ernest Withers&rsquo; photographs joins the national set of historic places as the Beale Street entertainment district marks 10 years of operation and management by the Downtown Memphis Commission.</p> bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) Front Page Metro State Government Spirit of Memphis Arts & Culture https://dailymemphian.com/article/41674 Tue, 6 Feb 2024 18:05:46 -0600 New beauty boutique offers no-cost wigs to cancer patients https://dailymemphian.com/article/41753 <p>The West Cancer Foundation has provided free wigs since 2020, but it recently added a dedicated space where cancer patients can try on a variety of styles in a private, salon-type setting.&nbsp;</p> amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) Front Page Business Health Care Metro Spirit of Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/41753 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:38:53 -0600 Memphis youth poet laureate, contests, open mic nights creating a 'poetry resurgence' https://dailymemphian.com/article/41801 <p>&ldquo;Poetry is one of Memphis&rsquo; best kept secrets,&rdquo; said the director of a local arts organization.</p> sdassinger@dailymemphian.com (Sarah Dassinger) Arts & Culture Performing Arts Metro Spirit of Memphis Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/41801 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:53:15 -0600 Gallery: Youth Villages hosts soup-er fundraiser in Downtown Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/41804 <p>At The Kent, Memphians&nbsp;tasted food from 25 local restaurants and caterers for Youth Villages&rsquo; 35th annual Soup Sunday. Proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit&rsquo;s&nbsp;LifeSet program.&nbsp;</p> editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) Front Page Neighborhoods Downtown Metro Spirit of Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/41804 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:07:13 -0600 Hot 'n' cold: Brave souls take the polar plunge at chili cook-off https://dailymemphian.com/article/41924 <p>The 17th annual Chili Cook-off and 26th annual Polar Bear Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Greater Memphis saw many Memphians jump into ice-cold water in the middle of winter at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.</p> plantrip@dailymemphian.com (Patrick Lantrip) Food Food News Front Page Metro Spirit of Memphis Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/41924 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 18:30:21 -0600 W.S. 'Babe' Howard headed into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame https://dailymemphian.com/article/42066 <p>Howard&rsquo;s posthumous induction was announced Friday, Feb. 23, at USA Stadium in Millington, which hosted the Team USA Olympic baseball team, 1986-1996.</p> editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) Front Page Sports Metro Spirit of Memphis Suburbs Millington https://dailymemphian.com/article/42066 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:02:45 -0600 Overton High to get $20K in trumpets, trombones, other instruments https://dailymemphian.com/article/42133 <p>&ldquo;(Overton&rsquo;s) values align with ours: to help bring out the gift of music that lives within all students,&rdquo; said a Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation representative.</p> cwright@dailymemphian.com (Christopher Wright) Arts & Culture Music Metro Education Neighborhoods Spirit of Memphis Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/42133 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:54:04 -0600 Women of Achievement honors eight heroines https://dailymemphian.com/article/42141 <p>&ldquo;This year&rsquo;s honorees celebrate women who stand up and speak out &ndash; to empower women, to write the truth, to protect women&rsquo;s health, for accessible arts education and for LBGTQIA+ rights,&rdquo; said Deborah Clubb,&nbsp;executive director of the Memphis Area Women&rsquo;s Council.</p> jroberts@dailymemphian.com (Jane Roberts) Metro Spirit of Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/42141 Fri, 1 Mar 2024 06:23:05 -0600 Tour celebrating Memphis women begins March 9 https://dailymemphian.com/article/42396 <p>Each Saturday in March, a 10-passenger minibus will depart from the&nbsp;Tennessee Welcome Center at 119 Riverside Drive for an intimate half-day journey through Downtown Memphis that celebrates women&rsquo;s contributions to the city.</p> amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) Metro Neighborhoods Downtown Business Spirit of Memphis Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/42396 Fri, 8 Mar 2024 18:51:39 -0600