The Walk of Fame program was started in 1986 to recognize contributors to Memphis music history.

The Memphis Japan Festival, presented through a collaboration between the garden and the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, showcases all things Japanese.

Over the years, possible solutions have included a new parking garage as well as shuttle services as two city mayors, multiple community leaders and even the police have joined the fray. 

Effi Oswald, 12, who came dressed as Bigfoot, noted that the creature’s existence has never been disproven. “I believe in him because he probably lives in the deep woods ... My whole family believes in Bigfoot.”

The Mississippi River level is at a record-breaking low, and The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber captured images of the historic occasion.

Floral turkey flare is back as 901 POP readies its third annual flower turkey fundraiser.

The Memphis nonprofit will sell its DIY Thanksgiving-themed flower arrangements until Friday, Nov. 11. 

A documentary about The Invaders hits streaming sites and Memphians give their best snowplow names. 

“All of (Notes for Notes) studios were in cities that had a rich music history,” said the head of the local Boys & Girls Clubs. “So, I knew we’d definitely be a good fit.”

This week, The PRLVG plays a free happy hour show, Visible Music College students drum for 24 hours and coffee lovers perk up at the Grind City Coffee Xpo. 

The item returns to the Memphis City Council for discussion at its Nov. 15 session.

The Memphis Botanic Garden has launched a new, $5 million capital campaign to pay for a number of facility upgrades at the East Memphis site. 

Coming to a stage near you this month: The long-time Memphian playing a makeup show in Germantown, the local rapper who has his own dance challenge on TikTok and an artist currently on his eighth arena tour. 

Brinson’s Downtown and Craft Axe Throwing celebrated the holiday with a gathering on Floyd Alley.

Memphians gather at the Brooks Museum to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a holiday hosted annually to honor those who have died.

The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber was busy this week, snapping photos of some scary Halloween decorations, a frighteningly close basketball game, and a heavenly mural. Which is your favorite?

The new owners of Young Avenue Sound have renovated the building and kept the recording studios, but they’ve also added Airbnbs. 

Memphis Public Libraries book sales help raise funds for the library while also offering great deals on used books to eager shoppers. 

Mayor Jim Strickland is proposing the city create a $500,000 “park restoration fund” from Mud Island renovation money to cover potential damages to Tom Lee Park during Memphis in May events. 

One of the original wild men of rock-and-roll, who simultaneously conquered the country and R&B charts in 1957, is no more, per The Associated Press. 

Malaysia is the eighth Asian country Memphis in May has selected for the citywide festival salute.

This week offers Halloween happenings galore; plus, the Buckman Arts Center turns 25 and Rick Springfield plays Graceland on “General Hospital” fan weekend.

Behold some of the biggest and spookiest skeleton displays in the Memphis area.

Jerry Lawler beat up Frankie Dudley at the Mid-South Coliseum in the 1970s. Five decades later, Lawler went to see Dudley again. In hospice. It’s a story about heroes and the passage of time.

The expansion will include renovated classrooms, new art gallery areas and a refreshed auditorium among other upgrades. 

Events include storytelling contests, “haunted community centers,” classic films, parties and even a Halloween-themed hike.