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  • The To-Do List

    The To-Do List: Cat paw-ty, coffee culture and Hannibal Lector times two

    This week, learn cocktail science at Lichterman, spend an evening in Paris at the Orpheum and hear IMAKEMADBEATS’ new album — but with lasers.

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Jennifer Chandler, Kelsey Bowen November 15, 2024
  • Business

    Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective

    Marine biologist James McClintock and Rev. John Burruss will share insights from Antarctica in a free lecture today at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. 

    By Jane Roberts November 14, 2024
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    Table Talk: Do Sushi returns for one-night only pop-up

    Karen Carrier closed her popular Do Sushi bar in 2013, but the pop-ups she’s hosted since then always prove to be popular.

    By Jennifer Chandler November 13, 2024
  • East Memphis

    ‘Big risk:’ Cordova residents react to proposed fire plan

    A proposed fire station on Macon Road was slated to provide fire service to areas of de-annexed Cordova, but soaring costs have scuttled the project and left Shelby County looking to Memphis to respond to fires. 

    By Julia Baker November 13, 2024
  • Food

    Talking turkey: Thanksgiving recipes and Christmas lighting kickoffs

    Our Thanksgiving guide offers recipes to ease your menu-planning worries. And we’ve got a guide to turkey trots and holiday lighting events in case you need something to do besides eat and nap.

    By Bianca Phillips November 20, 2024
  • Food News

    Another Memphis chef headed to ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’

    Sarah Cai of Good Fortune Co. will be featured on Wednesday’s new episode of Guy Fieri’s “Guy’s Grocery Games.” 

    By Christin Yates November 12, 2024
  • Neighborhoods

    How to commemorate Veterans Day in Memphis

    Memphis celebrates Veterans Day with ceremonies, parades and a fundraiser. Plus, here’s what is closed. 

    By Alys Drake November 10, 2024
  • East Memphis

    Thistle & Bee grows with shop, community clinic

    The nonprofit that helps sex-trafficking survivors has opened a new shop in Chickasaw Oaks Plaza that will carry the local wildflower honey and honey products. Its new Midtown clinic will expand trauma-informed services to the community.

    By Aisling Mäki November 10, 2024
  • Midtown

    City to spend nearly $3M renovating Midtown park

    City officials are redoing the tennis courts and adding a new pavilion to Glenview Park, part of a renovation package that promises an enhanced experience for visitors that’s served the neighborhood for more than 75 years.

    By Jody Callahan November 10, 2024
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    Children’s Museum plans expansion to inspire a love of learning

    The museum team plans on transforming one event space into a STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics — exhibition and creating a cityscape in another section. Eventually, leadership has plans for more outdoor spaces.

    By Julia Baker November 10, 2024
  • Premium Food News

    Food Files: Old Mellow Mushroom to become Bojangles

    Wild Beet Salad Co. is on the hunt for a new retail space, Elise Desserts Co. finds warehouse space and the old Mellow Mushroom at Park Avenue and White Station Road will become a Bojangles. 

    By Sophia Surrett November 08, 2024
  • Food News

    Another Tops Bar-B-Q location catches fire

    For the second time in three weeks, a Tops location catches fire. The location will remain closed until repairs are made.

    By Jody Callahan November 08, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Families in North Memphis receive some relief heading into holiday season

    Up to 400 families received canned goods, electrolyte mixes, games, books, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, makeup and other toiletry items Thursday, Nov. 7.

    By Julia Baker November 08, 2024
  • Neighborhoods

    Assessor’s office urges unsatisfied homeowners to appeal appraisals

    “I want you to appeal,” said Shelby County Assessor Melvin Burgess. “You don’t have to take what we put out there. We can’t always get it right. “

    By Julia Baker November 07, 2024
  • Update South Memphis

    TVA board votes to serve xAI, but not without questions

    Multiple TVA board members asked questions about the impact xAI has had on surrounding neighborhoods in Westwood and Boxtown.

    By Samuel Hardiman November 07, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Memphis musician killed after argument, police say

    Memphis police arrest suspect after argument leads to death of Memphis musician Blake Rhea, who plays bass in the band Southern Avenue.

    By Jody Callahan November 07, 2024
  • Premium Neighborhoods

    Don’t call it a comeback: Pink Palace reverts to original name

    The 2021 decision to rebrand to the Memphis Museums of Science & History was met with some blowback from longtime citizens. Now, Memphis Museums Inc. leaders are trying to manage confusion about its brand and locations.

    By Julia Baker November 11, 2024
  • South Memphis

    First-ever mascot brings magic to LeMoyne-Owen

    LeMoyne-Owen’s new permanent president wanted a mascot to enhance the school’s culture. 

    By Bianca Thedford November 04, 2024
  • Food News

    Grab a drink and roll the dice at the gaming bar in Poplar Plaza

    Local gaming parlor Board to Beers plans to move to the former McAlister’s Deli in Poplar Plaza, more than tripling the available space for gamers.

    By Jody Callahan November 04, 2024
  • North Memphis

    MPD to help Habitat for Humanity build North Memphis homes

    Command staff, recruits, officers and their friends and community partners will paint, put in siding and install doors and windows as part of a Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis project at Imperial Avenue and Pearce Street. 

    By Julia Baker November 04, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Mayor says ‘on-demand’ ride services could make up for fewer bus routes

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked about the overhaul of the Memphis Area Transit Authority during a Thursday, Oct. 31, “One Memphis” forum at LeMoyne-Owen College.

    By Bill Dries October 31, 2024
  • Music

    Rock-n-Romp offers sneak peek of new Mud Island experience

    The event is a chance for attendees to see the beginnings of a new attraction being built in the former Mississippi River Museum at the park.

    By Stevie Paige November 01, 2024
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Liberty Park tourism zone collected zero dollars last year

    The district’s growth is intended to pay off the Memphis Sports and Event Center’s $100 million debt.

    By Samuel Hardiman October 31, 2024
  • Public Safety

    16 arrested in major drug-trafficking bust

    The sheriff’s office began an operation focused on McLemore Avenue’s Club Insight in February 2023. Over the more than year-long investigation, sheriff’s detectives found that the drug-trafficking operation spread throughout Memphis and Shelby County.

    By Julia Baker October 29, 2024
  • Free with Sign-up Midtown

    Photo gallery: Ja Morant’s block party

    Ja Morant and Nike hosted a Memphis basketball showcase and community block party called “The Get Up” Sunday at Snowden School in Midtown. Photographer Brad Vest was on hand to capture pictures.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 27, 2024

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