Why is Hernando’s Hide-A-Way taking a stand against AI art? It comes down to soul.
Generative AI has become widely used. But Celine Lee, co-owner of Hernando’s Hide-A-Way, wants no part of it. Here’s why.
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June 2026
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Work starts on $70M Smokey City Market in North Memphis
The Community Redevelopment Agency is moving forward with the first phase of Smokey City Market, an estimated $70 million project aiming to bring affordable housing, senior care, retail and green space to the area.
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After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis takes walk-off win against Louisville
The win keeps Memphis tied in the International League with the Nashville Sounds, whom they face next week at AutoZone Park.
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The Early Word: Midtown’s Viet Hoa expands, and the Blue Monkey shrinks
Local group makes plans for xAI tax revenue, a firefighter develops AI apps and a bar takes a stand against AI art.
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Vote-A-Rama and the War Powers Act. Wanda Halbert’s quest for a recount. Lamar Alexander on ‘Newt’s World’
From vote-a-rama to recount-a-rama, Tennessee’s representatives in Washington had a busy week and more in this week’s political roundup.
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Property taxes hold steady in proposed Germantown budget
While the property tax rate will remain at $1.79 per $100 of assessed value, homeowners may have something to say Monday about a significant increase in sanitation costs facing the suburb.
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How do you get to Carnegie Hall? These Memphis-area teens know.
Four Memphis Youth Symphony members have been selected for Carnegie Hall’s national music programs, which will take them to New York and beyond.
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No billboard, no problem. Lunch crowds find their way to Pesce’s Deli
Without much advertising or large, visible signage beckoning diners, this tucked-away East Memphis sandwich shop relies mostly on word of mouth.
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Former Memphis news anchor starts PR firm to help clients ‘command the moment’
Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Richard Ransom announced the launch of his own public relations and media company, Ransom Strategy Group.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis lets lead slip away for second straight loss
First baseman Leo Bernal hit his seventh home run of the season and the Redbirds were on top on a while.
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Where we droppin’ boys? Navy levels up recruitment efforts with East Memphis esports facility
In forming its esports, or video game competition, team, the Navy held tryouts to find the best players in a variety of games — like “Marvel Rivals”, “Call of Duty”, “Valorant”, “Counter-Strike”, “Rocket League”, “League of Legends” and “Fortnite” — and then gave them a space to hone their skills for competition.
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UTHSC raises about $11M for new College of Medicine building
The 275,000- to 300,000-square-foot facility is planned on Madison Avenue between the College of Pharmacy building and the demolished Holiday Inn building.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis shut out by Louisville to even series Friday night
The Redbirds tally just three hits as the Bats avenge Thursday’s one-hitter.
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Recipe Exchange: Frost Bake Shop owner’s favorite cookie
These cookies may be Frost Bake Shop owner Bill Kloos’ favorite, but the only way you can try them is to make them at home.
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Martin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
There’s a loud message that Scott is trying to send when he says the Tigers are at full revenue sharing, and that message is simple: Memphis is moving like it’s in the big leagues — even if it isn’t yet.
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Herrington: The Grizzlies will try to trade Ja Morant. Where? For what? We can only speculate.
The rebuilding Grizzlies tried to trade Ja Morant once. They’ll soon try again. The rest remains a mystery.
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North Memphis is about to have Jazz and Blues
Memphis Jazz, a residential community of 249 homesites, will be across the street from the Memphis Blues neighborhood.
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Arts Beat: How Memphis artists can get funding wishes granted
Grant opportunities are now open to local visual artists and nonprofit or government organizations that want to address community issues through art.
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Bailey: Ramble on Summer finally ramblin’ through Bartlett approval process
After two years in limbo, Ramble on Summer seems to be moving ahead, bringing another piece to the development on U.S. 70 in Bartlett.
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Bartlett planners give thumbs up to mixed-use projects on U.S. 70
Ramble on Summer and the latest phase of Union Depot have received recommendations from the Bartlett Planning Commission.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis ties franchise record with one-hitter to silence Bats
Quinn Mathews strikes out a season-high nine batters in the Memphis win against Louisville.
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Food Files: Taco Prime, Petals of a Peony adding multiple locations
While Taco Prime and Petals of a Peony expand, Peach Cobbler Factory opens and The Farm Table closes.
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The Early Word: Ardent hits a sour note, and two restaurants see double
Former bank CEO is sentenced over child porn charges, Morant Trade Watch is on and you can eat barbecue for breakfast.
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Former Evolve bank CEO sentenced in child sexual abuse material case
Robert Hartheimer, 69, was arrested last year for using dating app Grindr to solicit sex with a 15-year-old boy, according to the criminal complaint.
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