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Rare office space in 'garden community' hitting the market later this year

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:49:01 -0500

A company is leaving its office space adjacent to Dixon Gallery & Gardens later this year, opening a rare opportunity in East Memphis.

Petra Cafe reopens near old Carrefour location

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:04:24 -0600

Fourteen months after its unexpected closure, Petra Cafe is back with its signature Mediterranean dishes. And former customers don’t have to look too far to find it.

Free jazz concerts return to Ben Hooks Library

vjaishankar@dailymemphian.com (Vani Jaishankar) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:14:51 -0600

Overton Park Shell’s outreach program Shell on Wheels will host 5 Fridays of Jazz for the 10th year.

‘Bloom' event celebrates spring at Memphis Botanic Garden

vjaishankar@dailymemphian.com (Vani Jaishankar) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:00:14 -0600

“Bloom: A Million Shades of Spring” includes events with enticing names like Bloom Saturdays, Sips of Spring, Tulips at Twilight and Petals and Parasols.

The Station gets its liquor license, seemingly clearing the way for the store to fully open

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 18:03:52 -0600

Ethan Edwards has been trying to fully open his East Memphis store for more than a year, but has faced strong opposition from a coalition of other such stores. A state board gave him the approval he needs.

Erling Jensen Small Bites gets new chef to 'Bragg' about

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 11:56:23 -0600

In the past, John Bragg led La Montagne, La Tourelle and River Oaks.

East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:56:41 -0600

Before Ethan Edwards can fully open his new store, which is only selling non-alcoholic materials now, he must also get approval from the state Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:10:53 -0600

Ethan Edwards has been trying for more than a year to fully open The Station, which is only selling non-alcoholic products now.

The Station owner trying again for liquor license

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:40:17 -0600

The owner of The Station, a proposed high-end liquor store in East Memphis, will appear before the city’s Alcohol Commission next week to ask for a permit.

Photo Gallery: Memphis Japan Festival

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 2 Nov 2025 14:47:10 -0600

The Memphis Botanic Garden event included demonstrations, arts and crafts, merchandise and Japanese food.

Photo Gallery: Closing Day of 2025 Mempho Music Festival

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 5 Oct 2025 21:18:59 -0500

Other acts included Father John Misty, Galactic and Leftover Salmon on Friday, and The Flaming Lips, Mavis Staples, The Pharcyde and Puddles Pity Party on Saturday.

Hive Bagel opening location in East Memphis

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:31:17 -0500

During a recent Sound Bites podcast, Hive owner Josh Steiner said the bagel shop and deli’s next location would be in East Memphis. Now we know where.

Back for its 29th year, Wifflestock lets adults be kids for a good cause

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 18:46:56 -0500

While its cause is serious, Wifflestock isn’t. Welcome to the world of Wiffle ball for adults, where the players talk trash while raising money for the Ronald McDonald House.

Sweet Musings opens new location with new menu items

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:34:59 -0500

Sweet Musings first opened last year in Cordova with from-scratch pastries made daily.

'A cool cat everywhere' — Memphis' shop, bar and museum cats

amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 19:18:10 -0500

The Dixon’s resident feline has survived enough near catnappings that the museum has put up a little sign letting people know he works there and not to take him home.

Pet theater, a circus act and flamenco: 'Go on an adventure' at the Buckman

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 18:12:17 -0500

“Not everything that we have is a household name. And a lot of things we have are things that will be a household name one day,” the Buckman Arts Center director said about the new season.

Shelby Farms gets permanent food truck park

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 16:13:05 -0500

The new food truck park is expected to bring new energy to the northern edge of Shelby Farms Park.

New police precinct symbolizes efforts to grow police, drop crime

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:11:39 -0500

As the perception of crime and safety in the city remains a challenge, Memphis Mayor Paul Young called the new precinct “an investment in safety, service and trust in our community.”

Prep football 2025: Southwind heads into 6A with a chip on its shoulder

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:04:28 -0500

After much success in Class 5A the past two years, the Jaguars are looking to take their place among the big boys.

New jail plan targets Firestone site, aims to move more than jail

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 06:11:57 -0500

A plan to build a new jail and relocate every criminal and civil justice institution in Shelby County to the former Firestone plant site in North Memphis was presented to the Shelby County Commission.