Sound Bites: Italian gelato shop scoops ‘the real thing’
Matteo Servente is Holly Whitfield’s guest on this week’s Sound Bites episode, where he talks about his path from his hometown of Torino, Italy, to Memphis.
Topic: Downtown
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June 2025
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May 2025
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Calkins: On Clayborn Temple’s final day, shaken Memphians came to pay their respects
The city can feel like it’s in crisis. The country can feel like it’s in crisis. And Monday, we all woke up to the news that Clayborn Temple had burned down.
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April 2025
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Downtown safety funds survive state whittling of local programs
Rep. G.A. Hardaway, along with other Memphis lawmakers, expressed concern over the reductions and outright elimination of many Memphis organizations and programs.
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Shooting death of teenager Downtown spotlights violent week
Sunday’s shooting underscored a troubling week for gun violence in Memphis. There have been nine murders over the past seven days, according to the city’s Weekly Crime Trends report.
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Man shot Friday night Downtown, MPD says
The second Downtown shooting in recent weeks occurred near Front Street and Court Avenue, Memphis Police Department says.
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March 2025
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Peabody to start $18M renovation in early March
Built in 1925 and reopened in 1981 after Belz Enterprises restored the hotel, The Peabody’s general manager said they are constantly renovating and upgrading all elements of the historic building.
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February 2025
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Memphis Downtown Sheraton could get different hotel brand
The hotel attached to the Renasant Convention Center might become a Marriott once renovations are complete.
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Shift fuels occupancy at Cotton Exchange building
When advertising agency Archer began downsizing its Cotton Exchange office space by almost a third, it presented building owner Henry Turley Co. with a challenge — and an opportunity.
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Regional One Health build could bring new life to Downtown ‘gateway’
Regional One Health’s new billion-dollar hospital, which will be built on The Commercial Appeal’s former campus, could forge a new gateway to Downtown and help generate more business and residential activity.
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January 2025
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Downtown Crowne Plaza ownership up in the air
The developer who won the auction for the 230-room Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown could be denied ownership weeks before closing.
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December 2024
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Inked: National Plaza building, Downtown gas station find new life
National Plaza Memphis could become a new mixed-use development, a new Downtown gas station and a new laundromat in Raliegh.
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October 2024
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Kellie’s Deli to fill quick-food niche for Downtown
The deli will provide hot sandwiches, salads, soups and grab-and-go items on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the former Big River Market space at 516 Tennessee St.
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September 2024
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How much does it cost to live in Cooper-Young and other Memphis neighborhoods?
From restaurants to schools and architecture, Memphis has a variety of perks to offer renters looking for a place to stay.
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August 2024
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Gallery: Sun Studio celebrates ‘That’s All Right’ anniversary
Sun Studio, 706 Union Ave., hosted panels and musical performances Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s song “That’s All Right.” Photographer Ziggy Mack was there.
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July 2024
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Sterick developers have plans for newly named Stereo Alley
The historic alleyway runs east from Second Street now to Fourth Street between Court and Madison avenues. Stuart Harris, a developer who spearheaded a renaming effort, said the “in-between” place holds “a lot of possibility and magic.”
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Memphis man now charged with attacking two homeless men in recent months
A U.S. Army veteran charged with fatally shooting a homeless man has also been accused of attacking another homeless person with a knife in Downtown Memphis, court documents show.
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May 2024
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Mud Island Amphitheater could get major renovation
The City of Memphis’ proposed capital-improvement budget includes issuing $17.6 million in debt over four years for the amphitheater’s renovation. A potential big-name operator could be interested, too.
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March 2024
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Police presence up, Downtown crime down during NCAA weekend
This year’s NCAA weekend followed the previous weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, when there were 95% more crimes reported.
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Dear Nebraska: Thanks for filling FedExForum, even in your torment
Nebraska fans packed FedExForum on Friday for the NCAA Tournament, but the program’s long run of March agony continued against Texas A&M.
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Man shot near FedExForum
A man was shot at an apartment complex near FedExForum Friday morning, March 22, just hours before Memphis is set to host first-round games in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
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January 2024
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Tyler Perry films on Beale Street for Netflix project ‘Joe’s College Road Trip’
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.
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December 2023
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The St. Jude Memphis Marathon in pictures
More than 20,000 participants raced Saturday in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, half-marathon, 5K and 10K. Jordan English won the marathon in a time of 2:30:21. Sadie Smith was the top female marathon finisher in 2:56:44.
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November 2023
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Chick-fil-A could be headed Downtown
The restaurant would be on a 1.37-acre lot in Uptown near St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. There are plans for a dual-lane drive-thru, outdoor seating and parking.
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September 2023
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Feast & Graze moving to new spot
Feast & Graze owner Cristina McCarter said she plans to close her shop on South Main at the end of the year in favor of a new location.
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August 2023
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Hive Bagel & Deli comes Downtown
Located at 276 S. Front St., the “fast casual” restaurant will include a bar with eight seats, a full patio with six tables and a Lego-built hive in the window.
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