For decades, a dozen acres of old-growth forest have been separated from Overton Park by a chain-link fence, but the area could reconnect to the park’s existing trail system by the end of the year. 

While I-55 bridge repairs are underway, the Tennessee and Arkansas departments of transportation are waiting to hear how much the federal government will contribute to the cost of replacing the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge. 

Playhouse on the Square’s latest season includes family favorites, plays examining social and political issues, musicals and comedies. 

The Memphis area will be well-represented with teams from Bartlett, Douglass, Fayette-Ware, Middle College and Ridgeway chasing titles in their respective divisions.

The undefeated Red Devils are three victories away from Memphis high school hoops history.

“He is passionate about giving back to the Memphis community and uplifting others through opportunities to create and witness art,” said Laura Hutchison Bhatti, the Metal Museum’s director of collections and exhibits.

“Metal working can be extremely expensive and prohibitive to families that might not have expendable income,” said Desmond Lewis, sculptor, workshop leader and Metal Museum board member.

“This makes for $14 million in total from foundations that are outside of the (Memphis) community,” said the museum’s executive director. “That speaks to the national importance of our institution.”

Back in 2008, Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” had Lou Martin of Uncle Lou’s Fried Chicken in tears.

One Memphis Place, a 15-story glass tower in the heart of Downtown, reaches a record occupancy rate thanks to recent renovations and listening to tenants’ concerns.

Sweet Musings will serve Asian-French pastries made with less sugar than traditional American desserts, plus coffee and boba tea at 1890 N. Germantown Parkway in Cordova.

“We get calls from Grubhub and Uber to add this on, and it’s hard to justify a customer paying the fee for one drink,” said one of Boycott Coffee’s co-owners. “It’s also hard to trust the drink is going to get there safe and sound.” 

The Zion Community Project’s annual cleanup and wreath-laying ceremony at Memphis’ oldest Black graveyard memorializes victims of the 1892 People’s Grocery Lynching. 

Each Saturday in March, a 10-passenger minibus will depart from the Tennessee Welcome Center at 119 Riverside Drive for an intimate half-day journey through Downtown Memphis that celebrates women’s contributions to the city.

Dr. Michelle Taylor discussed the Shelby County Health Department’s upcoming projects, which include a new clinic in Whitehaven, an upgraded Hickory Hill clinic and a refurbished Orange Mound center. 

Prior to starting Good Groceries Mobile Diner during the pandemic, Chad Getchel was the longtime chef de cuisine at River Oaks Restaurant, while Leah Getchel worked in corporate catering. 

Eric Barnes talked to the organization’s new president and CEO, Metise Moore Sr. this week about his plans to expand the reach of the clubs to more young people in Memphis.

A bill that would have allowed more development on certain types of Tennessee wetlands stalled Wednesday, March 6.

Sanford — the cheerful, bespectacled godfather of Downtown — led the CCC, which later became the Downtown Memphis Commission, championing sustainable development and ushering in a residential boom in the city core that still sets Memphis apart.

The closure will begin Sunday, March 10. Motorists are asked to use Interstate 40 as a detour.

The closures are expected to begin at 8 a.m. and last the full day of their respective date.

An indoor swimming facility could be coming to Binghampton as the city’s upcoming debt cliff could free up $50 million annually for new projects.

Commuters heading both south or northbound on Highland or Patterson streets will need to find an alternative route. 

Construction is beginning on the new museum, which will be nearly 20 times bigger than the existing one. The developers hope to have it open by April 27, 2025, the 160th anniversary of the disaster. 

Memphis Mayor Paul Young met with gang members last week and asked for a “truce.” But you know what’s better than a truce? Giving kids an alternative to joining gangs in the first place. That’s where Memphis Rox comes in. And it could use your support.