There are 32 article(s) tagged Overton Park:

• July 2020

  • Metal Museum gets recommendation as Rust Hall’s next tenant

    Mayor Jim Strickland will consider the committee's recommendation that the Metal Museum be Rust Hall's future occupant. If he accepts it, the City Council would have final say.

    By Tom Bailey July 01, 2020

• May 2020

  • As art school winds down, what’s next for Rust Hall, Brooks buildings?

    The pandemic may be delaying the city's process for selecting the next users of Rust Hall and the Brooks Museum of Art building in Overton Park.

    By Tom Bailey May 08, 2020

• April 2020

  • Legacy Catalog will live online long after MCA closes

    The Memphis College of Art Legacy Catalog celebrates the school's 84-year history with lots of photographs and names.

    By Tom Bailey April 30, 2020

  • Keep your distance: Packing parks during pandemic not permitted

    Following restrictions set in place by Mayor Jim Strickland, public park-goers appear to be adhering to social distancing standards.

    By Jared Boyd April 05, 2020

• March 2020

  • Mayor threatens to close parks if restrictions ignored

    Abuses of social-distancing restrictions at city parks could force the city to close them.

    By Tom Bailey March 28, 2020

• January 2020

  • Question flipped about buildings: ‘What does Overton Park want?’

    A partnership of professionals is using social media to promote their loosely defined proposal for reusing Rust Hall and Brooks art museum buildings at Overton Park. 

    By Tom Bailey January 15, 2020

  • The Early Word: Eggleston, Overton, and a cease-fire for FedEx and Amazon?

    Today is Wednesday, Jan. 15, and we'll see the EDGE board vote on PILOTs for UPS and Blues City Brewery. Plus, big men and another win for the Grizz and Germantown's mayor takes up the call. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 15, 2020

• December 2019

  • Conaway: There is space for hope at the zoo

    The zoo parking versus Overton Park Greensward debate has come full circle in four years. Now the bulldozers and chainsaws – along with the fate of 200 trees – are on hold.

    By Dan Conaway December 27, 2019

  • City adds ideas for Overton Park buildings

    The city this week issued a request for proposals to fill upcoming vacancies at the Rust Hall and Brooks Museum buildings in Overton Park. The new timeline shows final choices will be made by next spring. 

    By Tom Bailey December 11, 2019

• October 2019

  • Arrow plans $10M facility in Broad Arts District

    Arrow, the nonprofit organization that supports artists in multiple ways, has decided to drop its bid for Overton Park's Rust Hall and instead build a permanent, $10 million facility in the Broad Avenue Arts District.

    By Tom Bailey October 28, 2019

• September 2019

  • The art of closing: MCA takes high road to the end

    Memphis College of Art endures the challenges of an extraordinarily long "teach-out" to give its last students a chance to graduate. 

    By Tom Bailey September 10, 2019

  • Step outside and experience the evolution in Memphis’ outdoor amenities

    Outdoor assets in Memphis create one of the most impressive networks in our region, adding value to both locals and visitors.

    By Doug Carpenter September 07, 2019

• August 2019

  • Union University does not want Rust Hall, spokesman says

    A spokesman for Union University says the Christian college based in Jackson, Tennessee, does not want to buy Rust Hall in Overton Park even though local sources say the university is, in fact, interested in the property. 

    By Tom Bailey August 17, 2019

  • Improvements coming to Overton Park’s Dog Bark

    Overton Park Conservancy is receiving a $25,000 grant and $25,000 sponsorship to improve the drainage system for its popular dog park.

    By Tom Bailey August 09, 2019

  • Memphis College of Art has ‘potential buyer’ for Rust Hall in Overton Park

    Whether the next user of Rust Hall buys the building from Memphis College of Art or leases it from the city, the city of Memphis has a strong say about who gets the keys. 

    By Tom Bailey August 08, 2019

• July 2019

  • Ten finalists vying for Overton Park buildings are revealed

    The city's selection process has reduced to 10 the number of proposals for repurposing Rust Hall and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art building.

    By Tom Bailey July 25, 2019

  • Jason Isbell, Ben Folds benefits highlight Levitt Shell fall series

    The Levitt Shell fall series features two high-profile benefit concerts. The series also offers 20 free shows, including The War and Treaty, Reverend Horton Heat and Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear. 

    By Chris Herrington July 01, 2019

• May 2019

  • ECON 901: Parks as sparks

    The fact that under half of those most in need of parks have no easy access to them furthers the claim that Memphians deserve not just great parks but more in general.

    By Kyle Gowen May 08, 2019

• April 2019

  • North Mississippi Allstars open Levitt Shell summer concert series

    The North Mississippi Allstars will open the first half of the Levitt Shell's annual summer concert series on May 30. The free concert series will continue through late July, before returning again at the end of August. 

    By Chris Herrington April 25, 2019

  • On Earth Day, nurture affection for Overton Park and points beyond

    After taking dozens of walks through the Old Forest or spending countless afternoons on the Greensward, we start to become familiar with the park. We begin to recognize trees along the limestone loop, and we grow familiar with the forms of wildlife that call this place home. When we know the park that well, we grow to love it.

    By Brooks Lamb April 22, 2019

  • HempFest gathers legal cannabis vendors and fans on 4/20

    Memphis-area industrial hemp vendors join together for festival aimed at educating public and celebrating the controversial plant.

    By Jared Boyd April 20, 2019

• March 2019

  • Daily Briefs

    • Director Barry Jenkins funding Memphis screenwriting fellowship
    • F45 Germantown grand opening March 9 
    • Memphis opens warming center

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 04, 2019

• February 2019

  • ‘Arrow at Overton’ targets Rust Hall

    The nonprofit organization that proposes to turn Overton Park's Rust Hall into a one-roof art district has re-branded itself as "Arrow at Overton."

    By Tom Bailey February 13, 2019

• January 2019

  • Midtowners, developer spar over proposed Art Lofts near Overton Park

    An experienced apartment developer engaged with a savvy group of Midtown residents over his proposed Art Lofts apartments across from Overton Park.

    By Tom Bailey January 04, 2019

  • Shop space added to proposed apartments at Overton Park entrance

    Developers have made adjustments to the proposed Art Lofts project across from Overton Park ahead of a public meeting slated for Thursday, Jan. 3.

    By Tom Bailey January 02, 2019