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March 2021
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January 2021
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Redesigned hotel would rise over Beale’s east end, renderings show
Plans for a new hotel at the east end of the Beale Street entertainment district show a mostly glass-and-brick building that will house 145 guestrooms. At six stories, the building would tower over the nightclubs and restaurants.
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December 2020
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Carlisle: Hyatt Centric to offer ‘unparalleled’ river views despite taller Grand Hyatt
Hyatt Centric’s hotel guests and patrons of its rooftop bar and riverfront restaurant will have river views despite plans to erect a taller Grand Hyatt next door.
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Beale St. Music Festival canceled as City Council mulls ‘safer at home’
The Memphis In May International Festival is calling off the Beale Street Music Festival in May as the Memphis City Council considers urging a Christmas week “safer at home” order.
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Beale St. club among latest health department closures
Three more businesses have been cited for a variety of COVID-safety violations.
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November 2020
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Calkins: When will we fill the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum again?
It was a year ago this week that Memphians crammed on to Beale Street for “College GameDay.” When can something like that happen again? I talked to the experts. You may not like what they said.
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October 2020
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‘Mobility Center’ crowns $62M plan to improve Downtown parking, walking
The Downtown Memphis Commission is proposing a comprehensive solution to parking and pedestrian shortcomings.
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June 2020
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Fifth night of Downtown protests erupts into scuffles with police and among crowd
As hundreds of protesters gathered Downtown Sunday evening and early Monday morning, there was more tension and more strategy than the previous four demonstrations in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. And some of the tension was among different camps of activists.
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May 2020
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Police arrest 8 following Downtown protests
“Some have asked why our officers were wearing riot gear protection,” Memphis Police Director Mike Rallings said in a Facebook statement. “I feel that this question is asked because some do not know all of the details."
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Peaceful protests turn tense
The latest in the series of four marches so far began Saturday from the National Civil Rights Museum and saw calls for action in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis. The Memphis march was peaceful. But hours later a smaller group of people clashed with police at Beale and Main after the entertainment district closed for the night.
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Beale Street reopening rules keep booze, music indoors
City and Beale Street management officials announced a limited reopening of Beale Street restaurants and shops under a plan that bars outdoor drinking and music.
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City could allow some tourist attractions, museums to open in Phase 1
Parts of Memphis’ $3.5 billion a year tourism industry could make a comeback as soon as next week. The city will vet reopening plans on a case-by-case basis.
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March 2020
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Closings, vacancies accelerate as Memphis tourism braces for downturn
It's eerily quiet at Memphis area hotels and tourist attractions as coronavirus precautions expand and visitors cancel travel plans.
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February 2020
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Civil Rights Trail additions intersect with LGBTQ debate
The Beale Street entertainment district and the Union Avenue location for WDIA radio join three other historic sites in Memphis.
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Cigar bar near Beale seeks loan to expand
Havana Mix Cigar Emporium and Cocktail Lounge, 250 Peabody Place, is seeking a Downtown development loan for expansion.
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December 2019
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GameDay shows more love for Memphis with Herbie Awards
ESPN’s Herbie Awards doled out generously to Memphis after an epic GameDay here in November.
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November 2019
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Memphis Music Hall of Fame a night of reflection, gratitude
Eight acts were inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. Those musicians in attendance expressed their gratitude for the honor and the city that nurtured their talents.
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Calkins: An unforgettable ‘GameDay’ in Memphis
"GameDay" came to Beale Street Saturday. It was a once-in-a-lifetime show.
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Memphis fans grateful for ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’
ESPN's "College GameDay" made its way to Memphis for the first time before the University of Memphis showdown with SMU Saturday night and Tigers fans show their gratitude during an all-day party on Beale Street.
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College GameDay set takes form on Beale Street
The College GameDay setup crew is a well-oiled machine and the crew has landed on Beale Street in advance of Saturday’s national broadcast.
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October 2019
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From a ‘king’ to singers or athletes, who should serve as GameDay guest picker?
The guess picker for Saturday's broadcast of ESPN College Game has drawn a lot of speculation. So, we decided to let The Daily Memphian staff weigh in on the matter.
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GameDay layout expected to highlight Beale Street business fronts, Handy Park
The location of things associated with ESPN's College GameDay are starting to emerge with work downtown starting to move quickly after the Elton John concert Wednesday night.
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Rece Davis: ESPN hopes GameDay on Beale Street is ‘giant extravaganza’
ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and company are excited to get to Memphis this week.
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Calkins: Beale Street is the right spot for GameDay
ESPN had their options on where to film GameDay. Tiger Lane. In the end, there was only one perfect place perfectly unique to this unique college city: the intersection of B.B. King and Beale Street.
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September 2019
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Beale Street marker notes site of old Chop Suey Cafe
The marker is the second in the area to note the contributions of the Chinese in Memphis. It also marks another addition to a block of Beale that is becoming known for its presentation of the district's history.
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