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    Gonerfest announces lineup for 22nd edition

    The Cooper-Young record label and record store will bring its fest to Wiseacre Brewery on Broad Avenue for three days, with the final day at the Overton Park Shell. 

    By Elle Perry June 12, 2025
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    Historically Black medical college coming to Memphis

    Meharry’s expansion to Memphis is the first step in Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church’s $310 million, mixed-use development.

    By Bill Dries June 10, 2025
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    What to order: At Aldo’s, go beyond the pizza

    This dish is an amalgamation of delicious ingredients that come together for a sum that is even greater than its parts.

    By Ellen Chamberlain June 09, 2025
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    Pride parade and festival canceled, Juneteenth event delayed

    Saturday morning’s thunderstorms that brought lightning and 1-2 inches of rain have disrupted several outdoor events planned for the day.

    By Jody Callahan June 07, 2025
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    After building homeless shelter in North Memphis, nonprofit looks south

    “There’s a lot of homeless children in Southeast Memphis,” Hospitality Hub Executive Director Kelcey Johnson said. “Southeast Memphis leads the county in evictions, almost three times as many as the rest of the city combined.”

    By Bill Dries June 07, 2025
  • Arts & Culture

    Here’s a guide to Memphis Juneteenth events 2025

    This year’s Memphis Juneteenth events include concerts, festivals, parades, film screenings, dance, theater and spoken word. 

    By Elle Perry June 19, 2025
  • Music

    Beale Street Live music series kicks off

    Meant to be showcase intimate performances by Memphis musicians, Beale Street Live kicked off Friday with a performance by local artist Savannah Brister.

    By Jody Callahan June 06, 2025
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    Made in Memphis Entertainment office, recording studio for sale

    Tony Alexander, president and director of MIME, said the entertainment group does not plan to leave the city, but is ‘testing the waters’ on selling its Union Avenue real estate.

    By Dima Amro June 06, 2025
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    The Blvd’s pastor talks ‘community-informed’ master plan

    As it stands now, the Temple Israel building will come down to make way for Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church’s new church home.

    By Bill Dries June 05, 2025
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    Greater Memphis Chamber to get sign on 100 Peabody Place

    “The sign is more than just the letters,” said Ted Townsend, president of the chamber. “It embodies that business is here in our Downtown core.”

    By Dima Amro June 04, 2025
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    New mural, furniture coming to Edge District alley

    An Edge District alley is getting a glow-up. 

    By Dima Amro June 04, 2025
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    Mississippi Boulevard church announces $310M redevelopment plan

    The century-old congregation would move from its current sanctuary to a new church at the corner of Poplar Avenue. 

    By Bill Dries June 09, 2025
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    Barksdale brings back all-day breakfast after one-man protest

    One determined diner with a handmade sign helped bring all-day breakfast back to Barksdale.

    By Christin Yates June 03, 2025
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    Ask the Memphian: To beat summer heat, where can you swim in Memphis?

    Wherever you go, be safe, watch out for others and make sure to do at least one cannonball off the diving board.

    By Jody Callahan June 11, 2025
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    Can you spell and drink at the same time?

    Those who fancied themselves good spellers gathered Saturday at Crosstown Brewing Co. for the Drunken Dictionary Spelling Bee.

    By Jody Callahan May 31, 2025
  • Sound Bites

    Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more

    Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”

    By Holly Whitfield May 31, 2025
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    Old Manassas High to become ‘cottages’ for homeless families

    “It’s about the mother of the child who is going to school with your child,” Hospitality Hub Executive Director Kelcey Johnson said. “After school you take your child home. The other mother is taking her child to truck stops.”

    By Bill Dries May 30, 2025
  • Midtown

    Prairie Farms Dairy to close Memphis plant

    The announcement said Prairie Farms will work with area manufacturers and employment agencies to support transitions.

    By Dima Amro June 12, 2025
  • Real Estate

    Malco Summer Drive-In sold for $2.3 million

    Terms of the sale include a condition that the new owners will not operate a movie theater without the written consent of the seller and Malco for the next 20 years. 

    By Dima Amro May 30, 2025
  • Downtown

    New art gallery to start Downtown test run

    Local artist Andre LeMoyne Miller will open an art gallery Saturday, May 31, as part of the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Open on Main initiative.

    By Dima Amro May 30, 2025
  • Update City of Memphis

    John Zeanah to be city’s new head of infrastructure and development

    For years, he has led Memphis’ efforts at smart growth. Much of that smart growth work was embodied in the city’s comprehensive plan, known as Memphis 3.0. 

    By Samuel Hardiman May 30, 2025
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    $15 Deal: Feast & Graze’s salmon BLT tacos are medley of bold flavors

    This fan favorite includes smoked salmon, white cheddar, capers, garlic aioli, bacon, green-leaf lettuce and cherry tomatoes — all on grilled naan. 

    By Erica Horton June 01, 2025
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    Rising from the ashes: Clayborn Temple resurrection gets $1.5M grant

    The announcement was the kickoff of rebuilding efforts for the historic church. 

    By Bill Dries May 29, 2025
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    All the drive-in theaters that used to be in Memphis

    “There was a time when drive-in movie theaters — Bellevue, Jaxon, Sky-Vue — were all around town. But you have to be of a certain age to remember where they were.”

    By Clay Bailey May 30, 2025
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    Fill your plate: Memphis business owners test run vacant restaurant sites

    Table Ready is designed to fill former Downtown businesses by allowing restaurant owners to try out the property with the Downtown Memphis Commission covering some of the rent and utility costs for a year. 

    By Dima Amro May 26, 2025

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