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    Combination sports bar and hot wing restaurant to open off Stage Road

    The 7,200-square-foot building will house Fanatic Sports Bar, the Wing Fanatic and a 1,000-square-foot entertainment zone known as the “living room.”

    By Sophia Surrett October 22, 2023
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    Girls Inc. hosts grand opening for new Frayser center

    “This building is fulfilling a promise to Frayser, to Memphis and to Patricia,” said former Girls Inc. of Memphis president and CEO Lisa Moore. “That this is what girls deserve.”

    By Kambui Bomani October 21, 2023
  • Food News

    Fine-dining concept Amelia Gene’s opens this Sunday

    The 5,200-square-foot, 140-seat restaurant is at 255 S. Front St., which was formerly Ellis & Sons Machine Shop.

    By Sophia Surrett October 23, 2023
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    $10 Deal: Momma’s Trooper is a solid breakfast sandwich

    Momma’s, located on Kentucky Street, bills itself as “the first and last bar in Memphis” — it’s open from 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. on weekdays and later on Saturday nights into Sunday. 

    By Joshua Carlucci October 19, 2023
  • Sports

    Cordova youth baseball complex to be shuttered

    After almost 20 years in operation, Cordova’s GameDay Baseball will soon close.

    By Don Wade October 23, 2023
  • Food News

    Grilled cheese fest is a cook-off in which almost anyone can compete

    “It’s not some high-pressure cooking competition where people are investing a ton of money and expecting a lot of return,” said the reigning grand champ. “We put forth whatever time or money or effort we can, and ... everybody has a blast.”

    By Joshua Carlucci November 02, 2023
  • Health Care

    UTHSC student lounge opens at Regional One Health

    The lounge fosters a collaborative environment where students and residents can engage in peer-to-peer learning, research and respite while learning and working at Regional One. 

    By Aisling Mäki October 17, 2023
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    ‘It’s just sad’: Brooks descendants react to museum’s new name

    The family was told last spring after the decision was made to change the name, says descendant Vance Lewis. 

    By Jane Roberts October 17, 2023
  • Transportation & Logistics

    MATA proposes cuts to routes, night services

    The Memphis Area Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will vote on the elimination of 19 routes, as well as all services after 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 24. 

    By Rob Moore October 18, 2023
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    Bald eagles thriving here, descended from birds locals renested in ‘70s, ‘80s

    Volunteers took fledgling bald eagles to Reelfoot Lake, banded them and then fed and watched them succeed. 

    By Jane Roberts October 17, 2023
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    As Memphis flips on LEDs, residents really see the light

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water is on track to change all of Memphis’ streetlights to LEDs by year-end, but the project hasn’t been without criticism.

    By Keely Brewer October 15, 2023
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    At Alex’s, ‘tavern-keeper’ Rocky believes in good food, good music and treating people right

    Early on, people were skeptical of Alex’s having much success on the pie-shaped corner of Jackson and Lyndale avenues. But a little advice from restaurateur Charlie Vergos proved to be true. 

    By Christin Yates October 15, 2023
  • Downtown

    Edge Motor Fest featured classic cars, street rods and more

    In the heart of the Edge District, rows of old, new and customized automobiles were parked up and down Marshall Avenue for the fourth annual Edge Motor Fest at nearby Edge Motor Museum Saturday, Oct. 14.

    By Kambui Bomani October 15, 2023
  • Music

    History of Downtown music festivals holds plenty of off-stage drama

    The music festival that began as an off-shoot of the Memphis In May International Festival 46 years ago has at times had a turbulent history as it has grown into a major attraction. 

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    Mempho producing a new music festival in Tom Lee Park in May

    By Bill Dries October 14, 2023
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    Whip-smart intellect, old-school drive propelled Janet Hooks

    From the South Parkway-Heiskell Farm Historic District to city hall, she stood her ground and innovated. 

    By Jane Roberts October 14, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Demonstrators gather Downtown in support of Palestine

    Memphis protesters carried signs with messages including “I stand with Palestine” and “end apartheid.”

    By Rob Moore October 14, 2023
  • Downtown

    DMC forms committee to find Paul Young’s replacement

    A new CEO could be chosen as early as December.

    By Rob Moore October 13, 2023
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    Inked: Memorial Park cremation facility moves ahead

    Earlier this year, Memorial Park’s plans for the facility received significant pushback, particularly among its Jewish neighbors. Plus, an aviation-themed cigar lounge lands a Downtown location. 

    By Rob Moore October 13, 2023
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    Fine dining restaurant to open in former Downtown food-hall space

    Fable will be located on the first floor of 409 S. Main St., where Puck Food Hall once was.

    By Sophia Surrett October 13, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Racquet Club site development gets board approval

    The $500 million to $700 million Mid-City Memphis development will include a 260,000-square-foot hotel as well as office space, multifamily housing, age-restricted housing, townhouses, retail space and a 500,000-square-foot parking garage.

    By Rob Moore October 12, 2023
  • South Memphis

    TVA considers adding new gas-powered turbines at Allen plant

    The federally owned utility is exploring an idea to install six new aeroderivative combustion turbine units in southwest Memphis. 

    By Keely Brewer October 11, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Mississippi River hits new low in Memphis, breaks last month’s record

    Even as the Corps was still confirming data from September’s record low, it registered a new reading Tuesday that was even lower.

    By Keely Brewer October 10, 2023
  • Food News

    Taco Cat truck to open brick-and-mortar location

    Local food truck Taco Cat plans to open its first conventional restaurant on Germantown Parkway next month.

    By Sophia Surrett October 10, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Brooks Museum to change name

    The current building in Overton Park will continue to be known as the Brooks Museum of Art while it’s still occupied, but the name of the new Downtown location will be more Memphis-focused. 

    By Christin Yates October 10, 2023
  • Neighborhoods

    Mississippi River breaks last year’s record low

    Preliminary data shows the Mississippi River’s level at Memphis likely hit a new all-time low in mid-September. 

    By Keely Brewer October 09, 2023

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