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    Feast & Graze’s owner to operate Brooks Museum cafe

    The Brooks Museum recently terminated its relationship with its previous cafe operator, Loaf, after an unsanctioned fundraising event for a Palestinian relief fund.

    By Christin Yates January 18, 2024
  • Food News

    Mexican and Guatemalan bakery coming to East Memphis

    San Marcos Bakery, a pan-dulce and sweet-bread bakery, will be located at 4600 Quince Road in the Colonial Plaza Shopping Center.

    By Sophia Surrett January 16, 2024
  • Premium Business

    Sissy’s Log Cabin moves into the former Rafferty’s spot

    Three generations of the Jones family have worked for Sissy’s Log Cabin, a family-owned-and-operated jewelry business born more than 50 years ago inside an actual log cabin in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. 

    By Aisling Mäki January 16, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Cause of fire at Poplar Avenue and Highland Street Hop-In found

    The Hop-In convenience store at South Highland Street and Poplar Avenue was engulfed in flames Monday, Jan. 15.

    By Julia Baker January 16, 2024
  • Metro

    How clean is the upper Mississippi River? Report finds improvement but emerging threats

    The upper Mississippi River is getting saltier but concentrations of most metals have decreased. 

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk January 15, 2024
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Rutgers University builds pipeline to Memphis

    Former Memphian Antonio D. Tillis is bringing Hamilton and Westwood students to the elite New Jersey school where he now serves as chancellor as “his way of giving back.” 

    By Jane Roberts February 07, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Panel focuses on a passion of Martin Luther King: Hard work

    In honor of Martin Luther King’s heart for working people such as the sanitation workers in Memphis, the Intersection of Race and Sports panel focused on economic power in Memphis.

    By Kambui Bomani January 14, 2024
  • Music

    Midtown is getting a Jamaican restaurant and bar

    JamRack will open at 150 N. Avalon St., formerly Wimpy’s Burger and Fries, and specialize in authentic Jamaican cuisine.

    By Sophia Surrett January 14, 2024
  • Health Care

    Memphis facility to make gene-editing treatment for sickle cell

    Boston-based Charles River Laboratories manufactures clinical and commercial cell and gene-modified cell therapies at its Shelby Drive facility. 

    By Aisling Mäki January 14, 2024
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    One of Orange Mound’s own finds space for kids in his neighborhood

    Fueled by a desire help children fulfill their educational potential as well as developing a relationship with God, Howard Eddings willed the Opportunity Zone into existence.

    By Jane Roberts January 14, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Volunteers help restore Raleigh section of Wolf River Greenway

    “We’re turning a toxic dumpsite off of Highland Road into a beautiful, forested area for the community to enjoy.”

    By Kambui Bomani January 13, 2024
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    Remembering Edge Alley and the joy of great spaces

    Tim Barker talks about Edge Alley and the incredible stresses and successes that led him to close the restaurant — even as that decision has completely ruined Eric Barnes’ life.

    By Eric Barnes January 14, 2024
  • Premium Food News

    Food Files: Midtown loses beignet shop, gets sweet Mardi Gras deals

    Mo’Bay Beignet Co., Hog Wild East, BedRock Eats & Sweets are closing. The Ginger’s Bread & Co. will have exclusive carnival season offers, and a new Guthrie’s Chicken is coming to Whitehaven.

    By Sophia Surrett January 12, 2024
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    At Clayborn Temple, the Grizzlies get a lesson about Martin Luther King Jr.

    The Grizzlies went inside Clayborn Temple on Thursday, getting an immersive glimpse into Martin Luther King Jr.’s message and then put it into action with their service.

    By Drew Hill January 12, 2024
  • Neighborhoods

    Here’s where you can volunteer for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    A number of Memphis organizations will provide community service opportunities in honor of the birthday of the late Martin Luther King Jr.

    By Kambui Bomani January 11, 2024
  • $15 Deals

    $10 Deal: Los Picosos’ pollo al carbon is a smoky good deal

    The word is out about the magical chicken Los Picosos is selling.

    By Joshua Carlucci January 11, 2024
  • Downtown

    The Vic on Union downsizes and delays tax incentive closing

    The new design will be a four-story apartment complex with 126,762 square feet of rental space, 243 apartment units, a two-and-a-half-story parking garage with 260 spaces and less amenity space. 

    By Sophia Surrett January 10, 2024
  • Education

    St. Mary’s launches $10M drive to build Liza’s Library, classrooms

    More than 60% of money has been pledged; the finished library and science suite will open in summer 2025. 

    By Jane Roberts January 09, 2024
  • Music

    Fans flock to Graceland to celebrate the King’s birthday

    At the birthday celebration, Joel Weinshanker presented an acetate record of Elvis Presley’s “That’s Alright Mama,” which was the late singer’s first commercial recording. 

    By Kambui Bomani January 08, 2024
  • Neighborhoods

    Tillman Sculpture Park under construction in Binghampton

    Carpenter Art Garden and a team of local collaborators are constructing the park on the corner of Princeton Avenue and Tillman Street.

    By Kambui Bomani January 08, 2024
  • Business

    42-acre site on President’s Island earns ‘Select’ certification

    The site is only the second in Shelby County to be certified since the state began the program in 2012 to promote strategic properties for development.

    By Jane Roberts January 05, 2024
  • Midtown

    Wizard’s will close Midtown shop, Ebbo to move in

    Ebbo has been in business in Memphis since 1993, selling herbs, crystals, candles, incense and other supplies.

    By Aisling Mäki January 04, 2024
  • Premium Table Talk

    Table Talk: Chukis Tacos opens with some of the best chips in town

    Unusual at Memphis-area Mexican restaurants, the chips and salsa are to order rather than appearing at the table gratis. But they’re worth it, and the basic salsa can be supplemented at a self-serve salsa bar with a dozen varieties.

    By Chris Herrington January 03, 2024
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Whitehaven’s IMC Supply sold to Tacoma firm

    Based in Tacoma, Washington, Stellar Industrial Supply distributes more than 90,000 maintenance, repair and operation products and tools from more than 1,500 brands for metalworking, safety, marine supply and other industries. 

    By Aisling Mäki January 03, 2024
  • Neighborhoods

    Elvis Birthday Week celebrates his legacy — from beginning to end

    Graceland will host its four days of events beginning Friday, Jan. 5, and finishing on The King’s Monday, Jan. 8, birthday, with a fan meetup, stories, tours, music and, of course, cake. 

    By Kambui Bomani January 02, 2024

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