‘An alternate Memphis’: Baron Von Opperbean opens the multiverse at Mud Island
The immersive experience “Baron Von Opperbean and The River of Time” opens Friday, May 1, in the old River Museum at Mud Island River Park.
Topic: Downtown
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May 2026
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April 2026
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Sound Bites: Shroomlicious has popped up Downtown
The “Mushroom Queen” behind Shroomlicious Baby sat down with Holly Whitfield to talk about the ups and downs of her last few years and how eating in total darkness is saving marriages.
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How Memphis plans to spend $100 million in state money on Beale Street
John Zeanah said an interesting phrase as he stood outside FedExForum during a City Council bus tour — he called the area the “arena district.”
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Memphis gets another $50M for Downtown Memphis safety
The Tennessee General Assembly included a $50 million grant for Downtown Memphis Public Safety in the state budget passed this week.
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After years of wrangling, Alabama oyster restaurant coming to Memphis
Aw, shucks. Wintzell’s Oyster House is opening its first Memphis location at a former Hooters site.
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Memphis Art Museum tour ends with $6 million
Memphis City Council members got a peek inside what will be the new Memphis Art Museum before voting to repurpose city funds for public infrastructure outside the Front Street museum.
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July 2025
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Deal to keep Grizzlies in Memphis won’t be done this summer, mayor says
The slow-moving Grizzlies’ negotiations come as the public sector continues to invest in FedExForum and officials work to keep Downtown safer and cleaner.
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June 2025
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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.
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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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