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    Apartments near Southwind, previously refused, get Land Use Control Board nod

    In February 2022, the LUCB rejected plans to build the Tournament Trails Center complex at 3581 Tournament Drive-South, but a decision in April 2022 from the Memphis City Council reversed that decision. 

    By Rob Moore May 11, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Houston’s Restaurant sued for alleged racial profiling

    A Mississippi couple has filed a lawsuit against Houston’s Restaurant and their managers after they say they were asked to leave due to what they say was racial profiling.

    By Ben Wheeler May 15, 2023
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    Inked: Updates on Intrator’s South Main properties

    Developer Tom Intrator said the Dream Hotel planned for South Main could break ground as early as November.

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    First phase of Intrator’s Pinch District gets closing deadline modification

    By Rob Moore May 10, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Steve Pearl was a handyman who could ‘help with anything’

    Christ Church Memphis members mourn the death of Stephen Pearl, director of the church’s facilities, who was attacked outside his home.

    By Jane Roberts May 10, 2023
  • North Memphis

    Uptown greenline an ‘ending and beginning’ for county trail system

    The North Memphis Greenline formally opened to the public Tuesday. It will eventually connect to the Wolf River Greenway and extend to Shelby Farms Park for upwards of 40 miles of continuous trails. 

    By Keely Brewer May 10, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    ‘Zebra crosswalk’ brings more visibility to local pedestrians

    “We live in a very distracted world ... This is kind of a fun and silly way to get that serious messaging out,” said Sydney Sepulveda of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative.

    By Alicia Davidson May 09, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Three detained after police pursuit at Baptist Memorial Hospital

    Memphis Police Department officers responded to a call Monday night at the hospital about two shooting victims who had arrived in a private vehicle. Shortly after, police pursued suspects who were breaking into a vehicle.

    By Julia Baker May 08, 2023
  • Education

    Hamilton High valedictorian receives selective Gates Scholarship

    “I want to bring about change and I think my fellow 2023 Hamilton graduates and I really have a good chance of making a difference.” 

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. May 09, 2023
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    New Eats: East Memphis’ Belle Meade Social opens

    At Belle Meade Social’s soft opening last week, they were serving six appetizers, six salads, three sandwiches, seven entrees, three pizzas and 10 sides from their menu. And at least one of those dishes was described as “beautiful.” 

    By Jennifer Biggs May 09, 2023
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    Owner of Luciann, Lowenstein, Masonic Temple adds Annesdale to his properties

    Bill Townsend is something of a folk hero in Memphis as the hometown guy who made his fortunes elsewhere and is now home to save some of the city’s nearly priceless real estate. 

    By Jane Roberts May 09, 2023
  • Music

    The good, the bad and the logistics of Beale Street Music Festival 2023

    Festival-goers and vendors had mixed reactions to how the iconic Memphis in May weekend event played out in 2023.

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    Herrington: Can Music Fest make it at the new Tom Lee Park? The early answer is promising

    By Alicia Davidson May 08, 2023
  • Music

    Herrington: Can Music Fest make it at the new Tom Lee Park? The early answer is promising

    The portions of the newly built park that were fenced off tightened the space and altered the flow. But the new parts that were accessible made for a more engaging and functional space.

    By Chris Herrington May 08, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Morris Park is back and ‘forward-thinking’

    After a two-year closure, Morris Park reopens with new amenities and more accessibility. “There’s ADA required, and then there is ADA intentional,” Memphis Parks executive director said. “We try to be ADA intentional.”

    By Alicia Davidson May 06, 2023
  • Music

    Down by the river: BSMF cranks up the energy in Tom Lee Park

    Bands, fans, vendors all celebrate the return of Beale Street Music Festival to its traditional home in Tom Lee Park on a beautiful Friday night.

    By Alicia Davidson May 06, 2023
  • Downtown

    A. Schwab digital scavenger hunt brings basement archives to life

    To celebrate digitizing nearly 5,000 items from its basement archives, A. Schwab created an online scavenger hunt.

    By Alicia Davidson May 05, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    MIM Guide: How to celebrate Malaysia this week

    It’s Memphis in May’s “international week,” and we’ve got your essential guide to celebrating this year’s honored country of Malaysia.

    By Bianca Phillips May 10, 2023
  • Music

    MIM Guide: Beale Street Music Fest’s Downtown Return

    This weekend, thousands will descend upon the newly renovated Tom Lee Park for Memphis in May’s Beale Street Music Festival. We’ve got a stage map, festival food tips, must-see music recommendations and more.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry May 05, 2023
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    Miles away, years apart: How redlining left its mark on Chickasaw Gardens, Binghampton, Harbor Town

    A recent study shows that current race-class concentrations are linked to home values, and both are strongly linked to life expectancy. And to at least one expert, it’s proof that redlining produced long-lasting harm.

    By Keely Brewer May 10, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Falls Building owners seek tax incentives to repurpose historic landmark

    New York-based Left Lane Development LLC will ask the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Revenue Finance Corp. for a 12-year PILOT for the redevelopment project. 

    By Rob Moore May 09, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Annesdale property sold; plans include new townhomes

    The Annesdale Mansion is the fifth historic property bought by Memphian Bill Townsend. 

    By Jane Roberts May 03, 2023
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    Miles away, years apart: Air pollution steals time from Black communities

    Air pollution is a global issue when it comes to longevity. In Shelby County, there are five air monitoring sites but not one in southwest Memphis, where residents have some of the area’s lowest life expectancies. 

    By Keely Brewer May 04, 2023
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    Miles away, years apart: When geography impacts destiny, everything plays a part

    The almost 20-year difference between estimated life expectancies across Shelby County is a product of differences in food, education, crime rates and access to all sorts of resources. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 02, 2023
  • Music

    Six things to know before you go to Beale Street Music Festival

    In five days, music fans will return to the river for Beale Street Music Festival at the newly redesigned Tom Lee Park. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

    By Bianca Phillips May 05, 2023
  • Premium Health Care

    Miles away, years apart: In Shelby County, where you live impacts how long you’ll live

    For residents of one pocket of Binghampton, the average life expectancy is about 66 years. A few miles away, in East Memphis’ River Oaks, residents can expect to live about 18 years longer. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 04, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Suspect injured after shootout with off-duty officer

    The shooting in the 4800 block of Poplar Avenue occurred at 7:13 p.m. after the off-duty approached the individual and two or three other suspects who were breaking into a Dodge Charger.

    By Julia Baker May 01, 2023

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