Noise levels at Annesdale Mansion have caused problems with the neighborhood association a while. But new owner Bill Townsend hasn’t stopped the fun. 

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Townsend updates plans for the Luciann, the Lowenstein and the former Masonic Temple — all of which he owns

Preservationist Bill Townsend provides updates for the Luciann Theatre, the Lowenstein Mansion, the Pillow-McIntyre House and the former Masonic Temple.

A handcrafted, Memphis-made gift or experience is so much more thoughtful than something purchased from a big-box store. Here are a few ideas for Small Business Saturday (and beyond).

At Hawkins Mill Elementary, chronic absenteeism plummeted. And at Trezevant High, graduation rates climbed closer to the district average. Both had been among Tennessee’s bottom 5% for over a decade.

Kids and adults gathered Downtown Saturday for the Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting sponsored by the Downtown Memphis Commission. Photographer Ziggy Mack was there to capture the excitement.

Onlookers at the Memphis Christmas Parade on Saturday talked about how the parade was a nice chance to show off their community spirit, an event to shine a positive light on the vast South Memphis area.

MATA’s interim CEO Bacarra Mauldin addressed the myriad problems facing the transit system, even while noting progress on some fronts.

The City of Memphis plans to invest additional resources Downtown — including almost 200 more cameras — to make the area safer. 

“The new venue will be a unique addition to the city and bring even more exciting shows to Memphis,” said Grant Lyman, president of Live Nation Southeast. 

Seeing clusters of ladybugs everywhere early this week? Here’s why.

District officials said the money is needed to keep the project on track as it recalculates next steps for the stalled Cordova high school.

Mayor Paul Young hears of concerns regarding a road infrastructure project, as well as blight and crime, during his final One Memphis event of the year.

The City of Memphis is eyeing a single-item tax on food and other items sold Downtown to fund the district’s security, beautification and assistance for the area’s unhoused population. 

The whole project from bag to distribution will be done in one morning; more than 100 people are needed.

The annual celebration of Whitehaven continues this week culminating with the community’s Christmas Parade on Saturday. 

A longtime Memphian and former executive for the fundraising and awareness organization at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is headed to Oklahoma to lead a global anti-hunger charity. 

Questions delay the hearing for the Midtown recovery home opposed by neighbors and allegedly in violation zoning rules.

Beale Street would not be what it is today without Rum Boogie Cafe owner, and former CPA, Preston Lamm. But, he’s turned the keys over to a new owner. 

The 60-year-old building on the corner of White Station Road and Park Avenue, known for its circular architecture and stone-stacked exterior, will be destroyed to make way for a Bojangles. Some locals say it’s “tragic.” 

She was arrested numerous times for participating in sit-ins, starting in March 1960 when she and others demanded access to library books.

Josh Conley said Bar Limina will feature a revolving lineup of mixologists and bartenders from across the globe.

The main reason for the closure was the smoke and smolder that affected the surrounding kitchen area. Huey’s area director said after they clean up, they will be “ready to rock and roll.”

Tiff’s Treats will open three locations near the Memphis area with oven-to-doorstep delivery. Plus, longtime Collierville cafe closes. 

You might know about brewing coffee, but this year, you can learn about cooking with it, too. 

Casts created in hollowed-out spaces of volcanic ash and other artifacts from the frozen city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., are on display at Graceland starting this week.