Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | News in South Memphis | Daily Memphian https://dailymemphian.com/feed/section/neighborhoodssouth-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 In from the cold: TVA shows off Allen Plant improvements https://dailymemphian.com/article/40509 <p>Following last year&rsquo;s Winter Storm Elliott and mandatory, rolling blackouts, the TVA has invested&nbsp;about $123 million to prepare its equipment for extreme weather.&nbsp;</p> mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) Front Page Metro Neighborhoods South Memphis City of Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/40509 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:20:36 -0600 'We are selling things to help you live your best life' https://dailymemphian.com/article/40605 <p>Viara Viara, owner of a plant-based manufacturing business, is doing her part to make the vegan lifestyle accessible to everyone by opening Wholey Goods in Whitehaven.&nbsp;&ldquo;I want other people to experience what I&rsquo;ve experienced..&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) Front Page Neighborhoods South Memphis Business https://dailymemphian.com/article/40605 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 04:00:03 -0600 Former Electrolux plant bought by Milwaukee group https://dailymemphian.com/article/40739 <p>Phoenix Investors acquires and renovates former manufacturing facilities nationwide. The vacant Memphis Electrolux plant is next on its list.&nbsp;</p> ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) Front Page Business Real Estate Neighborhoods South Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/40739 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:53:09 -0600 Whitehaven’s IMC Supply sold to Tacoma firm https://dailymemphian.com/article/40860 <p>Based in Tacoma, Washington, Stellar Industrial Supply&nbsp;distributes more than 90,000 maintenance, repair and operation products and tools from more than 1,500 brands for metalworking, safety, marine supply and other industries.&nbsp;</p> amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) Front Page Business Transportation/Logistics Neighborhoods South Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/40860 Wed, 3 Jan 2024 18:34:53 -0600 Fans flock to Graceland to celebrate the King's birthday https://dailymemphian.com/article/40960 <p>At the birthday celebration,&nbsp;Joel Weinshanker presented an acetate record of Elvis Presley&rsquo;s &ldquo;That&rsquo;s Alright Mama,&rdquo; which was the late singer&rsquo;s first commercial recording.&nbsp;</p> kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) Front Page Arts & Culture Music Neighborhoods South Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/40960 Mon, 8 Jan 2024 19:04:40 -0600 Memphis facility to make gene-editing treatment for sickle cell https://dailymemphian.com/article/40977 <p>Boston-based Charles River Laboratories&nbsp;manufactures clinical and commercial cell and gene-modified cell therapies at its Shelby Drive facility.&nbsp;</p> amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) Business Health Care Front Page Neighborhoods South Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/40977 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 04:00:07 -0600 Shelby County offers free classes at neighborhood gyms https://dailymemphian.com/article/41429 <p>Participating gyms will provide free, 50-minute group fitness classes that are beginner-friendly and suitable for residents ages 16 and up.&nbsp;</p> amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) Front Page Business Health Care Neighborhoods South Memphis East Memphis Midtown Metro Shelby County https://dailymemphian.com/article/41429 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:42:00 -0600 Elvis Tribute Artist Weekend held at Graceland https://dailymemphian.com/article/41653 <p>Past tribute artist contest winners performed their favorite Elvis gospel songs backed up by the Graceland-endorsed EAS Band.&nbsp;</p> kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) Arts & Culture Music Neighborhoods South Memphis Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/41653 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:44:36 -0600 Former Grizzly wants to create characters viewers love https://dailymemphian.com/article/41698 <p>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a ton of resources in Memphis that are yet to be tapped into,&rdquo; Jarnell Stokes said. &ldquo;I would like to see my city become an entertainment hub, that reaches far beyond just basketball and hip-hop.&rdquo;</p> kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) Arts & Culture Visual Arts Front Page Sports Memphis Grizzlies Neighborhoods South Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/41698 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:33:24 -0600 Cozy Whitehaven breakfast spot adding afternoon hours https://dailymemphian.com/article/42053 <p>&ldquo;Customers have been asking us for the past two years to be open after they get off work,&rdquo; Eggxactly Breakfast and Deli owner Wendell Jackson said.&nbsp;&ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t want to overwork my employees, but they agreed to Fridays and Saturdays.&rdquo;</p> cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) Food Front Page Neighborhoods South Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/42053 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 04:00:11 -0600 Crime dominates mayor's 'One Memphis' town hall https://dailymemphian.com/article/42151 <p>If Memphis Mayor Paul Young had any doubts that crime is the most prevalent issue with Memphians, those doubts didn&rsquo;t last long Tuesday, Feb. 27, at his first in a series of &ldquo;One Memphis&rdquo; town hall meetings.</p> <h3>Related story:</h3> <p><strong><a href="https://dailymemphian.com/section/metropublic-safety/article/42129/memphis-mayor-paul-young-meeting-local-gang-members">Mayor Paul Young asks gang members for &lsquo;7-day ceasefire'</a></strong></p> bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) Front Page Metro City of Memphis Neighborhoods South Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/42151 Fri, 1 Mar 2024 11:53:14 -0600 Cemetery cleanup can't wash away painful past https://dailymemphian.com/article/42372 <p>The Zion Community Project&rsquo;s annual cleanup and wreath-laying ceremony at Memphis&rsquo; oldest Black graveyard memorializes victims of the 1892 People&rsquo;s Grocery Lynching.&nbsp;</p> kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) Neighborhoods South Memphis Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/42372 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 17:27:59 -0500