Cheers at last: The Station opens following court battles and delays
The Station in East Memphis opened on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
There were points, Ethan Edwards candidly admitted Tuesday, that he thought this day might never come.
After more than a year of delays caused by opposition from a coalition of nearby liquor stores, Edwards finally fully opened The Station in East Memphis Tuesday, Feb. 17, inside the former Bed, Bath and Beyond space at 870 S. White Station Road.
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Ethan Edwards Buster's Liquors & Wines Memphis Alcohol Commission Josh Hammond The Station Subscriber OnlyThank you for being a subscriber to The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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