Pronto Pups are long. The story of how they started here is even longer.
The story of the Memphis Pronto Pup started more than 75 years ago with a local barber.
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September 2024
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The Early Word: Turnover in Mulroy’s office and on Penny’s basketball staff
Elon Musk wants to make xAI twice as big, Craig Brewer has a new TV show with Kevin Hart and we explain why Pronto Pups aren’t corn dogs.
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Inked: Cotton Exchange Building, Lenox Park, Trustmark Center land new tenants
An advertising agency, a dog-grooming business, a law firm, a transportation company and a medical-treatment firm are all moving in.
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The Essential Memphis Library: Peter Taylor’s ‘A Summons to Memphis’
The only Pulitzer Prize-winner with “Memphis” in the title, Peter Taylor's 1986 novel explores the fine social distinctions between Memphis and Nashville at mid-century.
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The Essential Memphis Library: B.B. King’s early recordings
From King’s WDIA debut in 1949 to his departure from Memphis only a few years later, he recorded a handful of early sides in the city.
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The Essential Memphis Library: Jay Reatard’s ‘Watch Me Fall’
The crazy-talented wunderkind Jay Reatard was coming into his own with 'Watch Me Fall.' Five months later, he was gone.
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The Essential Memphis Library: The Replacements’ ‘Pleased to Meet Me’
Recorded at Midtown’s Ardent Studios in late 1986 and early 1987, the Replacements’ “Pleased to Meet Me” is a fusion of the Minneapolis’ band’s ramshackle, often poetic post-punk with soul-honed Memphis studio sensibilities.
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Dutch Bros coffee might perk up in Collierville
Dutch Bros could become the second coffee shop in Schilling Farms. On Thursday, the coffee chain will present its preliminary site plan to the town’s Planning Commission.
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The Essential Memphis Library: Reggae giant Toots Hibbert’s Memphis pilgrimage
Three decades ago, Hibbert brought his sound — and all of reggae’s — back to one of its sources with a 1988 album recorded at Midtown’s Ardent Studios that went on to a Grammy nomination.
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What to Order: McEwen’s Jungle of Greens Salad
The Jungle of Greens Salad at McEwen’s has been on the menu since before 2008, and the owners know they can’t take it off.
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Black firefighters file discrimination complaints against City of Memphis
Several veteran Memphis firefighters are alleging the Memphis Fire Department’s promotional process is discriminatory toward Black employees.
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Four Downs with Finebaum: SEC blowouts and hot seats, Memphis ‘in great shape’
ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 1 games.
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Tigers Talk: Should Memphis mull adding Arterio Morris to ’24-’25 roster?
The Daily Memphian writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin answer questions including what impact will Tim Duncan have, and can Penny Hardaway regain the fans’ faith?
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Memphis chef to open restaurant in former BT Prime Steakhouse space
Former Rizzo’s Chef Michael Patrick says to “expect comfort food, but executed at a chef’s level.”
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Memphis rent market finding balance after COVID hike
With a growing interest in renting and more units popping up across the city, Memphis’ rental market is a lesson in supply and demand.
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Elevators at 201 Poplar keep going down
Shelby County government plans to install new elevators at the Criminal Justice Center. But construction remains years away, and people who work in the building say the situation is inconvenient, negligent and dangerous.
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The Early Word: Lobster Pronto Pups are back, and firefighters are fired up
Memphis rents are dropping (but still pricy), the Tigers football team is off to a great start and we tell you why you might want to take the stairs at 201 Poplar.
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Fashion industry leader stays close to his Memphis roots
Jason McNary is setting his sights on bolstering his local fashion connections and finding ways to mentor and support young people who aspire to industry careers.
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Do renters need roommates to afford Memphis apartment rates?
Moving out is a chance to live independently. But, for some, splitting rent is the only way to afford it.
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How tough is Memphis’ 2024-25 non-conference schedule?
Memphis’ 2024-25 non-conference slate is the most challenging schedule the Tigers have faced in the Penny Hardaway era.
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How much does it cost to live in Cooper-Young and other Memphis neighborhoods?
From restaurants to schools and architecture, Memphis has a variety of perks to offer renters looking for a place to stay.
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Sentencing board formed after Eliza Fletcher’s death begins review
“Unfortunately, sometimes we don’t see the flaws in the system until something bad happens,” said Vanessa Murtaugh, chair of the new Tennessee Inmate Disciplinary Oversight Board.
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What’s one more Whataburger?
A proposed Whataburger in Midtown has sparked controversy because of its drive-thru. If the restaurant is built, it will join 12 existing fast-food chains within a 1-mile radius.
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Some schools are pulling the plug on student phones
“One social media post can ... disturb a student’s whole day of learning,” said the head of a Memphis private school that bans cellphone use for younger students.
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Calkins: For Memphis football, it’s a hole new ballgame!
Memphis crushed North Alabama in their first game at the Liberty Hole, also known as Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The place looked really strange. But in a good way.
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