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    Kuya restaurant will blend Filipino food, culture and family on South Main

    Chef Shayne Diaz aims to honor the food and culture of the Philippines at her new restaurant Kuya, which is set to open at the former BedRock Eats & Sweets location.

    By Sophia Surrett November 30, 2025
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    ‘We needed to answer:’ From church kitchens to city streets, volunteers serve holiday meals to the hungry

    Memphians across the city spend part of their Thanksgiving holiday helping to feed the hungry.

    By Jody Callahan November 30, 2025
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    North Memphis Grocery Project on hold until more ‘heads and beds’

    Initially, the grocery store was slated to open in October 2024, then moved to January 2025. Now, the developer is unsure when the project will happen.

    By Dima Amro November 24, 2025
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    What to order: Hog & Hominy’s collards and hominy

    The restaurant’s collards and hominy is a culinary mission accomplished: It brings the taste of home to the table.

    By Ellen Chamberlain November 24, 2025
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    Did Prince ever play Beale Street?

    Yes, and it was legendary. 

    By Jody Callahan November 30, 2025
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    For 35 low-performing Memphis schools, Tennessee has new rules about academic improvement

    They are among about 100 identified as “priority schools” by the Tennessee State Board of Education. Possible interventions can include state-mandated closure, conversion to a charter school, or firing and rehiring staff.

    By Laura Testino November 29, 2025
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    These Shelby County schools are among best in Tennessee

    Tennessee awarded dozens of Shelby County schools “reward” status, a credential for top academic performance. See if your school made the list.

    By Laura Testino November 23, 2025
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    Outside a historic Memphis church, a new marker honors its ‘remarkable journey’

    Centenary United Methodist Church in Soulsville is 160 years old this year. With a new marker to celebrate Centenary’s legacy, church members say the congregation’s history is not just about the past.

    By Bill Dries November 22, 2025
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    Peabody Memphis lower level flooded overnight

    The Peabody’s world-famous Duck March continued uninterrupted.

    By Dima Amro November 22, 2025
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    Calkins: She worked on the Titanic and the Saturn 5 rocket. Can she help save Mud Island? We can hope.

    Jee Vahn Knight believes an immersive adventure can make Mud Island a destination once again. Crazy? No crazier than the journey that brought Vahn Knight to Memphis in the first place. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 22, 2025
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    Tires, tech and the Egg King: 3 small businesses plan their new looks

    Multiple South Memphis businesses received a total of $75,000 in small business loans.

    By Dima Amro November 19, 2025
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    Downtown restaurants and nail salon awarded $50K for renovations, Baron Von Opperbean to get more money soon

    The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Development Corp. awarded Catherine and Mary’s, Kuya and Ten Nail Bar money for renovations. The board also approved a change to a grant request for Baron Von Opperbean.

    By Dima Amro November 19, 2025
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    Baron Von Opperbean sets opening date

    The immersive experience being built inside the former river museum on Mud Island will open for business this spring.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 19, 2025
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    Data center coming to former Fred’s wants 15-year PILOT

    With the help of the PILOT, 5c plans to add 15 new jobs with an average wage of $103,400, according to the EDGE documents.

    By Dima Amro November 17, 2025
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    New Chick-fil-A proposed for Southeast Memphis

    At least three documents have been filed with local government entities to allow Chick-fil-A to replace a seafood restaurant on Winchester Road. 

    By Sophia Surrett November 17, 2025
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    Wolf River bottomland tops City Council committee talks

    A clean-up in Raleigh, MLGW division budgets, restrooms at the Shell and crime stats are expected to be up for discussion on Tuesday at City Hall.

    By Bill Dries November 17, 2025
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    The six-way intersection that defines South City gets a new look

    Artwork installation stands at the crossroads of historic neighborhood.

    By Bill Dries November 16, 2025
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    MLGW celebrates completion of major South Memphis pipeline project

    The celebration of the project’s completion included balloon hats.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 15, 2025
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    Arts Beat: Memphis Zine Fest celebrates mini-magazines and their makers

    Erica Qualy, the founder of Memphis Zine Fest, has one word for the make-it-yourself mini-magazines with endless possibilities: liberating.

    By Elle Perry November 14, 2025
  • Neighborhoods

    Longtime Highland hangout Newby’s is closing, owner says

    Newby’s, a second home for college kids on the Highland Strip for 50 years, is not extending its lease.

    By Jody Callahan November 14, 2025
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    Hop on the Shamrock Shuttle, do yoga with pups and eat pudding with a fork

    This week, the Memphis Zoo launches a new holiday lighting show with lanterns, and an Orpheum party goes “Back to the Future.”

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington, Alys Drake November 14, 2025
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    Need an office? Rent a desk at Crosstown Concourse.

    Anyone who’s ever dreamed of working at Memphis’ vertical village will finally get their chance. Crosstown CoWork has a space for remote workers looking for a desk. 

    By Dima Amro November 13, 2025
  • Business

    South Korean manufacturer to invest another $157M, create 240 new jobs in Memphis

    The $157 million expansion includes a new facility at its Memphis campus at 1865 Riverport Road.

    By Sophia Surrett November 12, 2025
  • Food

    Food Drives: How to find help and how to give it

    Here is where people in the Mid-South have can get free meals and where they can help others in the community. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 13, 2025
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    Arts Beat: Beautifying the city starts with a call to artists

    The manager of the city’s percent-for-art program is looking for artists of any age to reimagine crosswalks, neighborhood signs, markers and beyond.

    By Elle Perry November 07, 2025

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