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'White box grants' could make properties facing Main Street Mall more move-in ready

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:24:05 -0500

The Center City Development Corp. approved $220,000 worth of incentives for Downtown improvements.

Memphis Art Museum tour ends with $6 million

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:03:34 -0500

Memphis City Council members got a peek inside what will be the new Memphis Art Museum before voting to repurpose city funds for public infrastructure outside the Front Street museum.

Board considers grants for Downtown improvements

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:00:40 -0500

The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Development Corp. will consider several grants for Downtown projects at its April 15 meeting.

The Rambler hotel sold at auction

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:03:00 -0500

Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage, announced the sale but would not disclose the buyer or the sales price.

Grind City Amp's grand opening kicks off with a free concert

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:09:50 -0500

Grind City Amp’s official grand opening on Saturday, April 25, will feature a free concert of Memphis-area musicians, but you can catch another concert a few days earlier.

Ed Murphey Classic bringing shot put series to Beale Street

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 09:36:18 -0500

The Ed Murphey Classic announced the addition of the World Shot Put Series, created and headlined by world record holder Ryan Crouser, which is set to take place at Handy Park on Beale Street.

Defense and space manufacturer could land in Memphis

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:07:40 -0500

Founded in 2009, the company is a metallic additive manufacturer with products used in aerospace, ground vehicles/automotive, defense, medical and custom work.

Construction of riverboat landing on Mud Island kicks off

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:58:48 -0500

Leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground Monday, March 30, as several barges passed by on a windswept river.

No Kings march ends with pepper spray and arrests

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:02:12 -0500

The march began peacefully at Robert R. Church Park, but confrontations with police at the end of the day led to arrests. Two of the arrested marchers have been released, but two others remain in custody.

Fire crews respond to smoke billowing from Peabody hotel

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:15:01 -0500

Guests were evacuated from the Peabody Hotel Downtown on Saturday morning after a fire was reported in the laundry room.

Case dismissed in lawsuit to stop Brooks' Downtown museum

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:06:57 -0500

The 2023 lawsuit, filed by Friends for our Riverfront and others, challenging the new Memphis Art Museum Downtown has hit another barrier.

$15 Deal: Soup, dumplings and noodles from Little Petals Chinese

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:48:00 -0500

The quick-service Sichuan-style Chinese restaurant chases away the post-tornado-watch ick with spice, crunch and warmth.

Immersive museum on Mud Island sets new May opening date

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:32:03 -0500

Following some water damage delays, Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time has now scheduled an opening date for the first phase of the three-part project.

Peabody's Chez Philippe awarded prestigious Five Diamond designation

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:05:31 -0500

AAA announced Thursday, March 12, that Chez Philippe had earned its Five Diamond designation for the first time since the French restaurant opened in 1982.

Food hall space at 409 South Main could see new purpose

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:15:38 -0500

Efforts to breathe new life into a former events venue at 409 S. Main St. could be on the horizon, as the building owner has requested $60,000 in funds for improvements.

DMC seeks new restaurant for old Cafe Keough building

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:12:06 -0500

The Downtown Memphis Commission is once again looking for restaurateurs to bring new life to empty storefronts — like the former Cafe Keough — along the Main Street Mall.

Downtown apartments and mixed-use moving forward despite challenges

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:09:18 -0500

The Downtown Memphis Commission’s COO said the DMC is excited about upcoming projects but noted development in the neighborhood is challenging.

Jollyburger lumpia and halo-halo: Filipino bar to open Downtown

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 17:44:38 -0600

Chef Shayne Diaz has announced an opening day for her new Filipino snack bar in South Main.

Downtown Sheraton to become 'Memphis Riverline Hotel'

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:58:08 -0600

The Memphis Riverline Hotel, which is connected to the Renasant Convention Center, will operate as an independent flag associated with Marriott until it meets brand standards when it will become an official Marriott hotel.

Comeback Coffee comes back — for one day

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:45:35 -0600

For nearly a year, Comeback Coffee has existed without couches, without conversations and without a morning crowd lingering at its Downtown cafe. On Saturday, Feb. 28, that energy will return to North Main Street.