Han Square is opening, in part, in a former Life Church space in Cordova and will include the international market, a Southeast Asian food court, retail tenants and full-service restaurants.
“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
Local group makes plans for xAI tax revenue, a firefighter develops AI apps and a bar takes a stand against AI art.
Four Memphis Youth Symphony members have been selected for Carnegie Hall’s national music programs, which will take them to New York and beyond.
While the property tax rate will remain at $1.79 per $100 of assessed value, homeowners may have something to say Monday about a significant increase in sanitation costs facing the suburb.
Generative AI has become widely used. But Celine Lee, co-owner of Hernando’s Hide-A-Way, wants no part of it. Here’s why.
The South Memphis native used AI and coding to build two new platforms — one to help tutor students, and another to help people learn what they’re eating, including the amount of microplastics.
From vote-a-rama to recount-a-rama, Tennessee’s representatives in Washington had a busy week and more in this week’s political roundup.
“Man, it’s fun playing football,” added Sky Forest, a Lausanne football player who took over at quarterback for the Hound Dogs after starter Kevin Taylor was injured Saturday. “You can’t beat that.”
Also happening this week: A funeral service will be held for Judge Jon McCalla and Dr. Mary McCalla.
The win keeps Memphis tied in the International League with the Nashville Sounds, whom they face next at AutoZone Park.
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“Those concession prices were awesome. U of M should consider making concessions more affordable at Tiger games.” — David Sowell about Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs’ home opener
“This article beautifully expresses our human need for connection and interdependence that has the power to enrich our souls!” — Carmen Anderson about Opinion: Safety isn’t only the absence of danger — it’s also the presence of connection
“Resilient communities are built by many hands. The Essential Housing program is a great idea and many thanks to the CRA and folks like Evaniel Johnson and Billy Irby, Roosevelt Bonds, Andre Harris and others willing to fill the gaps in our neighborhoods.” — Andre Jones about Connecting the new housing dots and vacant lots in North Memphis neighborhood
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Today’s photo is from the Memphis Italian Festival and was taken by Jonathan Mintz.
Cities are encouraged to apply for a portion of $300 million in federal money to reduce crime, but that money comes with strings attached in terms of anti-immigration efforts.
The Community Redevelopment Agency is moving forward with the first phase of Smokey City Market, an estimated $70 million project aiming to bring affordable housing, senior care, retail and green space to the area.
Roster age synchronization matters in the NBA for several reasons. Memphis is in position to get even younger.
Without much advertising or large, visible signage beckoning diners, this tucked-away East Memphis sandwich shop relies mostly on word of mouth.
In forming its esports, or video game competition, team, the Navy held tryouts to find the best players in a variety of games — like “Marvel Rivals”, “Call of Duty”, “Valorant”, “Counter-Strike”, “Rocket League”, “League of Legends” and “Fortnite” — and then gave them a space to hone their skills for competition.
Theatre Memphis and Germantown Community Theatre are producing musicals that open Friday.
Opinion by Candace Echols: “I am glad to celebrate the courageous, kind, committed choices of the worthy men who walk among us in this town. I am glad to be the one who gets to bear witness to their honor, intentionally chosen in the quiet of the shadows.”
Anthony Buckner talked about immigration and the Memphis Safe Task Force as well as a new jail in a wide-ranging interview on “Behind The Headlines”.
Today’s puzzle is of Christian Brothers goalkeeper Ari Usdan at the Class AAA state boys soccer tournament at Spring Fling in Murfreesboro and was taken by Mark Humphrey.