There are 17 article(s) tagged Reopening Memphis:

• June 2020

  • Calkins: Want to run a 5K? Go to the beach? Expert says how — and when — you can resume activities

    Dr. Jon McCullers thinks we'll have 5Ks before the year is out. He's OK with the beach (and the protests!) too. 

    By Geoff Calkins June 12, 2020

• May 2020

  • FedEx offers #SupportSmall business grants

    FedEx's new #SupportSmall business grant program is accepting applications through June 12. Winners will receive $5,000 grants and $500 in print and business services.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 26, 2020

  • Herrington: Alone in the Jungle Room and other notes as Graceland reopens

    How do you measure 6 feet of social distance in Elvis speak? Where the Memphis Zoo stenciled 6-foot markings of snakes and alligators on the ground when they reopened, Graceland has gone with six gold records or six teddy bears.

    By Chris Herrington May 21, 2020

  • Restaurants: Round two at The Cupboard

    The Cupboard is back with its big menu of vegetables, and the people came out in a steady flow to the large Midtown restaurant on Wednesday.

    By Jennifer Biggs May 21, 2020

  • Three Memphis restaurants reopen dining rooms

    The Cupboard, Folk’s Folly and the first location of Huey’s open their dining rooms two months after closing them because of COVID-19.

    By Jennifer Biggs May 20, 2020

  • Business owners ease into phase 2 reopenings

    Nordstrom Rack among the local businesses ready to reopen doors this week.

    By Michael Waddell May 20, 2020

  • Herrington: Thoughts on ‘Phase 2’ and the great mask debate

    The operational difference between “Phase 1” and “Phase 2” was always fairly narrow and has grown more so via “phase creep.”

    By Chris Herrington May 14, 2020

  • First trip to the gym includes masks, distancing — and the sad truth about cake

    First day back at the gym means you follow new rules, and unless you’ve been very disciplined, you regret your COVID ‘self-care’ choices.

    By Jennifer Biggs May 14, 2020

  • Beale Street reopening rules keep booze, music indoors

    City and Beale Street management officials announced a limited reopening of Beale Street restaurants and shops under a plan that bars outdoor drinking and music.

    By Wayne Risher May 08, 2020

  • First dinner out is a whole new thing; it’s up to you to make it safe for everyone

    Many restaurants are open and others are opening; use common sense when you’re out to keep public areas safe for everyone. And wear a mask!

    By Jennifer Biggs May 08, 2020

  • Coronavirus live blog, May 4: Free testing set for Hickory Hill

    Christ Community Health Services is hosting free, drive-thru coronavirus testing from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 at Mendenhall Mall. No appointment is required and those seeking a test do not need to have COVID-19 symptoms.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 08, 2020

  • Calkins: Hey, America! We’re Memphis, we’re open for business — and we’re not as crazy as you think

    Yes, Memphis and Shelby County are trying to figure out how to do business in in the midst of a pandemic. That's not irrational. It's the only path there is.

    By Geoff Calkins May 07, 2020

  • Herrington: Reopening? We’ll wait and see

    The city and county can loosen restrictions, but a tour of Midtown and Downtown neighborhoods shows businesses and potential customers still have decisions to make. 

    By Chris Herrington May 04, 2020

  • Behind the Headlines: Memphis COO discusses metrics to open city

    City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen discusses the metrics Memphis’ elected officials and health officers studied to determine when to start gradually reopening the city. 

    By Eric Barnes May 01, 2020

  • The Extra Podcast: How Memphis restaurants will reopen

    Ernie Mellor, president of the Memphis Restaurant Association joins Eric Barnes to talk about the heavy economic toll COVID-19 has had on local restaurants — and the difficulties restaurants face in reopening.

    By Eric Barnes May 01, 2020

• April 2020

  • Road to Recovery: How does Memphis compare with Nashville in rebound from COVID-19?

    As Tennessee begins easing coronavirus restrictions today, Memphis leaders continue to grapple with reopening plans. Has Memphis kept pace with peer cities in the region? And how do its coronavirus response and recovery plans fare with its great rival to the East — Nashville – which already has published a plan to reopen gradually over the coming months?

    By Marc Perrusquia April 27, 2020

  • Behind the Headlines Podcast: Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Manoj Jain

    Infectious disease physician and epidemiologist Dr. Manoj Jain discusses how Memphis will move forward during the pandemic.

    By Eric Barnes April 23, 2020