There are 17 article(s) tagged Central Station:

• August 2023

  • The To-Do List: Elvis, golf and party where Swifties can ‘Shake It Off’

    This week, Large Professor plays on the anniversary of hip-hop, Michael Oher signs his new book and Crosstown’s plaza becomes a water park.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kambui Bomani, Kelsey Bowen August 15, 2023

• April 2023

  • The To-Do List: Puppies, crystals, Lizzo and Little Richard

    This week, shop for Memphis merch at the Choose901 spring market, celebrate Earth Day with Bodywerk DJs and rock out with Shinedown at FedExForum.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield April 21, 2023

• February 2023

  • To-Do List: Blaxploitation on the big screen and belated Mardi Gras parties

    This week, the U.S. Poet Laureate will read at Rhodes, Spillit stops in Orange Mound and Ballet Memphis pays homage to love.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry February 24, 2023

  • The To-Do List: TEDx, pinball and your Valentine’s Day events guide

    This week, the Memphis Botanic Garden pairs Phillip Ashley Chocolates with whiskey, and Old Dominick pairs whiskey with the Super Bowl. Plus, Don Bryant and The Bo-Keys play the Halloran.

    By Bianca Phillips, Blair Kinsey, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Jasmine McCraven February 09, 2023

• June 2022

  • Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum set to exit Central Station

    The museum is on the ground floor at 545 S. Main St. inside the historic Central Station, where it has been since 2012. 

    By Neil Strebig June 22, 2022

  • Gelato shop, florist plan to open in Central Station

    The Center City Development Corp., approved funding for several Downtown projects, including grants for the two new businesses in Central Station and an improvement grant for the historic R.S. Lewis Funeral Home. 

    By Neil Strebig June 16, 2022

  • The To-Do List: The scoop on an ice cream party, a tasty fundraiser and Steely Dan

    This week, drink craft cocktails to benefit Literacy Mid-South, see contemporary art in a not-so-contemporary Victorian Village home and check out two shows — one free and one not — by Durand Jones & The Indications.

    By Elle Perry, Bianca Phillips June 09, 2022

  • Applicants seek grants for three projects along G.E. Patterson

    The requests are on the agenda for next week’s Center City Development Corp. meeting, including plans for a mixed-use development at the former Prince Hall Chapter of the Masonic Building Association.

    By Neil Strebig June 08, 2022

• April 2022

  • Spin doctor: How a Downtown hotel has become a home for music lovers

    At Eight & Sand, where old-school vibes meet state-of-the-art technology, Chad Weekley is responsible for making sure the music is bumping — and that it’s primarily from Memphis. 

    By Ezra Wheeler April 29, 2022

• February 2021

  • MATA opens new southernmost station on Main Street trolley line

    There’s a new end of the line for the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s Main Street trolley service.

    By Blake Fontenay February 24, 2021

• November 2019

  • The Memphis 10: Central Station’s South Main mood, Ja Morant in flight and more good things this month

    As a public space, The Peabody lobby is an enduring classic that defines the center of Downtown Memphis. Now, the Central Station Hotel lobby is an instant classic that does the same for South Main. One has ducks spinning around a fountain. The other has vintage vinyl spinning around a turntable.

    By Chris Herrington November 27, 2019

• October 2019

  • Central Station and Eight & Sand open

    Central Station is open for business, music is wafting throughout, and wine and cocktails are flowing at Eight & Sand.

    By Jennifer Biggs October 23, 2019

• September 2019

  • Ticer, Hudman going back to ‘old, old roots’

    Chef duo Andy & Michael will have a bar in Central Station when it opens and a restaurant about a month later.

    By Jennifer Biggs September 05, 2019

  • Central Station Hotel ‘S’ logo reflects rail and radio stations

    Central Station Hotel developers submit proposed sign to the Landmarks Commission.

    By Tom Bailey September 03, 2019

• July 2019

  • Public transit advocate visits Memphis on nationwide train excursion

    Madi Butler, a 27-year-old chef from Kentucky, stopped in Memphis on a nationwide railroad journey, an internship called Summer By Rail. 

    By Jared Boyd July 31, 2019

• June 2019

  • Rail car restoration project is labor of love for former Memphian

    Former Memphian Keith White has restored a classic rail car as a labor of love.

    By John Focht June 17, 2019

• October 2018

  • Art will flow along the Memphis Riverfront for annual festival

    Memphis’ RiverArtsFest turns 12 this year. But the festival, which will run this weekend (Oct. 27-28), will move from its usual home on South Main Street to Riverside Drive between Jefferson Avenue and Beale Street. The move is due to construction and street closures. 

    By Elle Perry October 26, 2018