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  • Visual Arts

    Sculptor Yvonne Bobo’s latest project: Giant paper-mâché puppets

    The large animal puppets will go on parade this weekend and be used in a dance program at the University of Memphis this fall. 

    By Chris Herrington May 10, 2022
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    Motorist crashes into Half Shell days after renovations announced

    Though the Half Shell owner didn’t plan on doing much work to the restaurant when asked about it earlier this week, well, the universe may have had other plans. 

    By Christin Yates April 29, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    TacoNGanas readies to open new East Memphis location

    The Board of Adjustment approved a variance that would allow for a new TacoNGanas location in East Memphis. 

    By Neil Strebig April 28, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Whitehaven community groups postpone cleanup

    A cleanup effort in Whitehaven scheduled for this weekend has been rescheduled to next month because of the threat of bad weather this weekend.

    By Daja E. Henry April 27, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Area’s second Big Bad Breakfast coming to Cooper-Young

    With the purchase of two corners in Cooper-Young, John Currence has plans to build a Big Bad Breakfast for Midtowners.

    By Jennifer Biggs April 29, 2022
  • Food

    New Eats: Tenero Café & Butcher makes the cut

    Tenero Café & Butcher is bringing a taste of the Midwest to Memphis. 

    By Jennifer Biggs April 29, 2022
  • Midtown

    CBU names new president

    The university’s board of trustees announced Tuesday that the interim president will transition to the position permanently. 

    By Jasmine McCraven April 26, 2022
  • Subscribers only Education

    Tight on dorm space, Rhodes College is seeking alternatives

    Weather and supply chain issues slow progress on new dorm, forcing Rhodes to nix requirement at last minute that all juniors live on campus.

    By Jane Roberts April 26, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Half Shell to stay put through coming development

    The restaurant has been at Poplar and Mendenhall since 1983 and will stay where it is despite demolition of the east side of Williamsburg Village.

    By Jennifer Biggs April 27, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Parts of Williamsburg Village to be demolished

    Plans have been submitted for demolition and new construction for the eastern half of the East Memphis shopping center.

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    Half Shell to stay put through coming development

    By Neil Strebig April 26, 2022
  • Music

    Survival Guide: Beale Street Music Festival returns after two years away

    After a two-year hiatus during the worst parts of the pandemic, Memphis in May’s Beale Street Music Festival is back this weekend with an impressive line-up.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 25, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Muggin’ Coffeehouse to open new location this fall

    Muggin’ Coffeehouse to open second location near “game-changer” homes in Uptown. 

    By Christin Yates April 25, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Adventure park could be the latest investment in Frayser

    The Links at Davy Crockett may see a new future after Mayor Jim Strickland proposed the creation of an outdoor adventure park in its place in his budget presentation before the city council. 

    By Daja E. Henry April 24, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Memphis Allies honors moms who’ve lost children to gun violence

    The organization is hosting a free MAMA’s (Memphis Allies Mother’s Appreciation) Day lunch Saturday at Legacy Impact Community Resource Center, 2285 Frayser Blvd., from noon to 2 p.m. 

    By Julia Baker April 23, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Riverfront tree planting begins on Earth Day

    The trees planted along the riverbluff are the first installment of 1,000 trees pledged by Valero refinery and planted by volunteers from Valero. 

    By Bill Dries April 22, 2022
  • Midtown

    Deli on the Square owner takes the wheel with new Midtown location

    Deli Midtown opened last week at 1906 Madison Ave., offering breakfast tacos, soups and Deli on the Square’s famous array of specialty grilled cheese sandwiches.

    By Christin Yates April 22, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Overton Park Shell announces acts for summer, fall concert series

    The free summer series will kick off with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra’s Sunset Symphony on Sunday, May 29.

    By Jasmine McCraven April 22, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Police chief updates Downtown security, citywide crime statistics

    Throughout the city, gun-related arrests, gun thefts, and gun seizures have increased for the year. 

    By Julia Baker April 19, 2022
  • Subscribers only Midtown

    I’ll have what she’s having: The story behind Memphis Whistle, its drinks and its owners

    What began as a pandemic-era, cocktails-to-go service has evolved into a cozy lounge in a century-old bungalow in Cooper-Young. 

    By Peggy Burch April 22, 2022
  • Business

    Beale, Downtown report peaceful weekend amid crowds

    A $5 entry fee, plus weapon and ID checks, were required to enter Beale Street between 8 p.m. Friday and 3 a.m., helping officials track the number of visitors.

    By Julia Baker April 22, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Brooks Museum begins ‘crucial endeavor’ for Black art, curators

    Under the museum’s $5 million Blackmon-Perry Fellowship, aspiring curators of color will have the opportunity to create their own exhibits and acquire art from all over the world. 

    By Jasmine McCraven April 22, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Curtains up on a new normal at Playhouse

    After shutting down its regular theater program in March 2020, Playhouse on the Square reopened last summer at only 32% audience capacity. Last month, it went back to 100%.

    By Jordan Arellano April 22, 2022
  • Food

    New Eats: CCC pop-up offers ‘refined gas-station food’

    Black Sheep Catering is putting on the pop-up at 409 S. Main St., where C-themed foods range from chicken, cheeseburgers and corn dogs to champagne and caviar. 

    By Chris Herrington April 22, 2022
  • Business

    Topgolf confirmed for Memphis; LUCB approves plan unanimously

    The Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board unanimously approved a Topgolf off Callis-Cutoff Road near the Memphis-Germantown border Thursday morning.

    By Abigail Warren April 17, 2022
  • Subscribers only Neighborhoods

    Inked: Union Station demo set to begin; new South Main development in the works

    New apartment complex in the works in South Main, Union Station project moves into first phase, and ULI Memphis presents inaugural Tommy Pacello awards.

    By Neil Strebig April 14, 2022

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