Beale Street returns to safety plan with approach of spring, bigger crowds
The DMC will also continue its policy of what amounts to a cover charge that goes to pay the cost of the private security.
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The DMC will also continue its policy of what amounts to a cover charge that goes to pay the cost of the private security.
This week, an old Young Avenue Deli staple gets the band back together, Scarface offers a look behind the Tiny Desk and you can read books in silence at Novel.
In a wide-ranging interview with The Daily Memphian, the new mayor also talked about the need to keep suspects accused of violent crime in jail, what will happen with the Sheraton hotel and the latest documents released related to Tyre Nichols' death.
“In fact, here’s to all who are willing to lend a hand. That includes the local business people who sent a letter to Gov. Bill Lee requesting help with the city’s crime crisis. It’s a moment for any and all to pitch in.”
Memphis government and the Grizzlies are seeking more money for $500-million-plus in renovations to FedExForum and working toward a lease extension, but another lease could also involve changes to the area around the arena.
Linn Sitler, Memphis and Shelby County Film/TV Commissioner, said that Tyler Perry and his team were in Memphis on Tuesday for a one-day local shoot, employing 20-25 local crew members and roughly 200 extras.
This week, Crosstown Arts resident artists open their studios, Shangri-La hosts a free holiday show and you can ice skate in Audubon Park for free.
Yes, pickleball is coming to Beale Street. And to FedExForum after that. It’s brought to you by two Memphians who started Pickleball 901 on the theory that — as one of them put it — “pickleball’s a beast.”
The seventh John “Buck” Ewing pole vault competition is part of the Ed Murphey Classic held at Rhodes College and on Beale Street. This was the first year for the Murphey Mile.
“On Sunday July 23, we will be coming together to say goodbye to our beloved Hard Rock Café one last time, including former staffers from around the country all reuniting as we celebrate each other and the time we all served at the Café.”
As the restaurant’s almost 26-year run comes to a close, more than 200 Hard Rock alums will say goodbye Sunday with one last party and one last group photo.
As late as the spring of 2022, a letter was filed with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development, indicating a plan to build a Hard Rock Hotel at 326 Beale St.
In the last three months, the Memphis area has experienced several shootings in public places, including Beale Street, Live Lounge in Whitehaven, Huey’s in East Memphis and Prive near Hickory Hill.
Many concert goers liked the atmosphere at Handy Park, but not the logistics of walking from Tom Lee Park and ascending the bluff to get there.
A shooting on Beale Street at 3:15 p.m. Sunday resulted in the injuries of two people, and a shooting at Huey’s Restaurant at 7:13 p.m. in East Memphis between a car break-in suspect and an off-duty officer resulted in the suspect being critically injured. Related story:
Two people were shot on Beale Street Sunday afternoon, according to a statement from the Memphis Police Department.
Archie Mays, 32, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault.
“We love Memphis, and I love every part of this parade,” parade watcher Ciera Costello said. “It’s really fun down here to see people coming together to just have a good time.”
This week, Black Lodge serves a “Nope”-themed dinner, New Edition gets the band back together and artist Harmonia Rosales’ exhibition opens at the Brooks.
This week, the late George Hunt has a posthumous exhibition, Playhouse presents the story of Alabama’s “Scottsboro Boys” and Black Lodge hosts a showtunes rave.
The Downtown Memphis Commission is working on bringing the historic New Daisy Theatre back online next year after being vacant since 2018. The venue will host its first event on Jan. 12.
This week, cuddle up by a fire pit near the river, celebrate Latin American and Caribbean holiday traditions and get buck at Imagine Vegan Cafe.
Historic Downtown bar and grill Silky O’ Sullivan’s will soon be under new ownership.
The Walk of Fame program was started in 1986 to recognize contributors to Memphis music history.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said the grant from the county’s reserve fund is likely the first of several for a full restoration of the 137-year old church.