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    Martin: IShowSpeed shows the world that Memphis is ‘super lit’

    Darren Watkins Jr. — also known as IShowSpeed — filed into his black SUV on Thursday afternoon and said the magic words. “Memphis is way more lit than Nashville. Memphis is super lit.”

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    By John Martin September 11, 2025
  • Performing Arts

    Pet theater, a circus act and flamenco: ‘Go on an adventure’ at the Buckman

    “Not everything that we have is a household name. And a lot of things we have are things that will be a household name one day,” the Buckman Arts Center director said about the new season. 

    By Elle Perry September 09, 2025
  • Shelby County

    Firestone site in North Memphis won’t house new jail

    The Shelby County Commission has approved a resolution that rules out the New Chicago area of North Memphis from being the site of any new jail county government may decide to build.

    By Bill Dries September 09, 2025
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    How does the reopened Riverside Drive work?

    Mayor Paul Young cut the ribbon on a new Riverside Drive that works for those on foot, on bicycles and in cars and narrows down access to parking for Tom Lee Park.

    By Bill Dries September 09, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Four children shot in Hickory Hill

    Four children were shot in a shooting late Sunday night in the Hickory Hill area of Memphis.

    By Aarron Fleming September 09, 2025
  • Food News

    Shelby Farms gets permanent food truck park

    The new food truck park is expected to bring new energy to the northern edge of Shelby Farms Park. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain September 08, 2025
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    What to order: The Genre’s lamb with pasta

    The Genre is the kind of spot where folks may come to hear live music or sing karaoke. But they’re missing out on the complete experience if they don’t indulge in the kitchen’s offerings.

    By Ellen Chamberlain September 08, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Celtic reopens, and Cooper-Young Fest is here

    Also happening this week: MSCS school board elections are still a hot topic, and Southaven launches its hummingbird fest.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 07, 2025
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    Memphis Comic Expo moving to Sports & Event Center

    The Memphis Comic Expo is racing faster than a speeding bullet to a new venue this year, but there is more to the move than just changing locations.

    By Michael Waddell September 07, 2025
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    Downtown nightclub Rumba Room has a new salsa partner — and it’s a breakfast burrito spot

    Mitchell’s Breakfast Burritos opened Tuesday, Sept. 2, inside Rumba Room at 303 S. Main St., offering specialty burritos, wraps, quesadillas and salads.

    By Sophia Surrett September 07, 2025
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    Organic, healthy, delicious food — that grows on the side of the road

    Last month, about a dozen people gathered at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens to learn about wild plants that can be used to make tea.

    By Nick Lingerfelt September 09, 2025
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    Wing Guru closes final Memphis partner location

    The Whitehaven restaurant was a victim of declining sales and controversy around the larger brand, including a lawsuit from Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

    By Ellen Chamberlain September 08, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Riverside Drive to reopen

    The stretch between Beale Street and Georgia Avenue has been closed since mid-April.

    By Joel Haley September 05, 2025
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    New Liza’s Library at St. Mary’s honors late teacher’s love for reading

    Several donors supporting the renovations at the private school for girls gave in memory of Eliza “Liza” Fletcher, the former student and teacher who was killed three years ago in Memphis after being kidnapped during a morning run.

    By Laura Testino September 04, 2025
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    Apartments, townhomes coming to Cooper-Young

    Carlisle Development Co. expects residential construction to begin early next year.

    By Dima Amro September 08, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    South Korean manufacturer plans $50M Memphis expansion

    Hyosung Hico announced the multiyear expansion that would double the manufacturer’s capacity to produce a variety of power transformers and add more than 100 net new employees. 

    By Sophia Surrett September 03, 2025
  • Real Estate

    Central Station Hotel is for sale

    The luxury hotel features commercial spaces, an outdoor patio, meeting and event spaces, and standard hotel amenities.

    By Sophia Surrett September 02, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Teen shot on Beale amid 901 Day celebrations

    A teen was shot on Beale Street late Monday night amid the city’s 901 Day celebrations. 

    By Aarron Fleming September 02, 2025
  • Dining Guides

    It’s taco time: $15 favorites from around the Mid-South

    If you’ve been a long-time reader of $10 and $15 Deals, you know how diverse the regions, styles and flavors of tacos are in this city. We’re lucky for it. Better for it.

    By Joshua Carlucci September 02, 2025
  • Arts & Culture

    On 901 Day, Memphis was full of music, food and pride

    “Everyone’s having a moment to showcase and share their thing that makes them a special artist, and Memphis is here to eat it up.”

    By Dima Amro September 01, 2025
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    My Sistah’s House to begin construction on its first mixed-use development

    For the past year, My Sistah’s House’s team has filed and refiled plans to build a 2,400-square-foot commercial and residential building as part of the nonprofit’s Tiny House Project.

    By Dima Amro August 31, 2025
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    This mom of 5 and artist made a line for Anthropologie and a space for other moms to create

    “All the women who work for her are moms with young children who were trying to work part-time and still be at home part-time with the kids. She encourages us to use our gifts and shine in our own ways in her store while also being flexible.”

    By Sophia Surrett August 31, 2025
  • Arts & Culture

    A parade on the river, free live music and block parties set the tone for 901 Day in Memphis

    This guide to 2025’s 901 Day events can help Memphis lovers choose how to celebrate the annual civic holiday.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 31, 2025
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    Downtown college campus foreclosed, up for sale

    Real estate company Newmark listed the campus for sale, according to its website.

    By Dima Amro August 29, 2025
  • Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: Memphians will be finishing Liza’s Run again. A few weeks ago, that was no sure thing.

    A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run. 

    By Geoff Calkins August 25, 2025

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