Police say groups argued Downtown, then fired at officers early Friday
Suspects allegedly opened fire on cops in Downtown Memphis early Friday morning, Memphis Police Department officials said.
Topic: Beale Street
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July 2025
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June 2025
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New venue aims to bring locals back to Beale
A restaurant and event space has opened in the former Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe and Honky Tonk location.
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Fire damages historic theater on Beale
When it opened, the theater was a prominent stop on the “Chitlin’ Circuit.”
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Beale Street Live music series kicks off
Meant to be showcase intimate performances by Memphis musicians, Beale Street Live kicked off Friday with a performance by local artist Savannah Brister.
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March 2025
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Paralyzed Veterans of America gets ‘home of our own’ off Beale Street
Paralyzed Veterans of America plans to use the incoming community center for barbecues, tournaments and recognition.
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February 2025
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New restaurant to open in former Jerry Lee Lewis club
A seafood restaurant has plans for the former Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe & Honky Tonk space on Beale Street.
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January 2025
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Beale Street has a storied past. But what about the future?
The City of Memphis could move next year to examine Beale Street’s governing structure, potentially creating a new entity to oversee the street.
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November 2024
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Author, filmmaker Robert Gordon awarded Brass Note on Beale Street
Gordon has written six books and numerous articles and liner notes, and produced or directed eight films. The Central Gardens resident has won three Grammys and an Emmy.
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Memphis Grammy winner to be honored with brass note on Beale
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Memphis Grammy winner to be honored with brass note on Beale
Robert Gordon is being honored with a brass note on Beale Street, a recognition of his work telling the rest of the world about Memphis and its culture.
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Preston Lamm leaves 40-year legacy at Rum Boogie Cafe
Beale Street would not be what it is today without Rum Boogie Cafe owner, and former CPA, Preston Lamm. But, he’s turned the keys over to a new owner.
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Super fan believes Tina Turner was simply the best
The admirer who traveled from Atlanta was part of the crowd on Beale Street as a brass note honoring West Tennessee native Tina Turner was unveiled. Two others are also set for the Walk of Fame: author Robert Gordon and the late pianist Berl Olswanger.
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October 2024
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Calkins: As NBA season tips off, FedEx’s Richard Smith says it’s a ‘desperate’ moment for Downtown
FedEx exec Richard Smith says this is a critical moment for Downtown Memphis — and the Grizzlies, FedExForum and Beale Street may be the key.
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September 2024
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901 Day Celebration takes over Beale Street
The 901 Day festival had a jookin’ flashmob, youth talent showcase, spoken word performances, a fashion show and plenty of music.
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August 2024
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Weddings, festivals and a lot of food: Here’s how to celebrate 901 Day
A cookout, a mimosa festival and plenty of music will be playing out across Bluff City on Sunday, Sept. 1. And Wiseacre has plans brewing for Memphis couples looking to tie knot.
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Table Talk: Patio Porkers prepare for Handy Park
Backyard barbecuers will be firing up their grills on Beale Street this Saturday for the second Patio Porkers on Beale contest.
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May 2024
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Beale Street security tabs out before last call
The Downtown Memphis Commission uses security checkpoints on Beale Street on the weekends. But that private security does not screen patrons all night, every night. Security checkpoints come down at some point, while some bars are still open.
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April 2024
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Three shot on Beale Street
MPD said it responded to a shooting around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Beale Street.
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Orpheum Theatre, Beale Street string lights to be installed second quarter
The 700 linear feet of string lights will be hung 22 feet in the air and stretch from the theater to the Downtown Mobility Center.
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String lights may come to the Orpheum Theatre and Beale Street corner
The Orpheum Theatre might get string lights, Hotel Pontotoc might have a new restaurant, a new construction trades space on Decatur Street and safety repairs and improvements to come at The Businessmen’s Club.
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Where to watch the solar eclipse in the Memphis area
The sun will only be 97.7% obscured in Memphis on Monday. But that doesn’t mean locals can’t join in on some solar eclipse fun at parks, rooftops and gardens.
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March 2024
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Priscilla Presley calls Beale Street site ‘hallowed ground’
Presley was on hand for the announcement regarding the former Hard Rock Cafe site, which will house the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
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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 To-Do List: St. Patrick’s fun, Scorsese films and a JT album drop
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.
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February 2024
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Young: Beale should be ‘epicenter’ of Downtown
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.
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January 2024
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Calkins: The Grizzlies have a plan for Beale? Great.
“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.”
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