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    Record lows reveal magic of Mississippi River’s sunken past

    “Most of us sort of live in our little world where everything is always the same. The leaves change, and the grass grows, but when a river drops like this … there’s a real sense of discovery — a sort of magic.” 

    By Keely Brewer November 09, 2022
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    COGIC Holy Convocation returns to Memphis after 12-year hiatus

    The 114th annual Holy Convocation of the Church of God in Christ kicked off at Mason Temple Tuesday, Nov. 8. COGIC Bishop Jerry W. Macklin said of Memphis: “It feels good to be home.”

    By Alicia Davidson November 08, 2022
  • Downtown

    Dream Hotel approved for revised PILOT, as project changes to mixed-use

    The new $99.3 million plan will include a 181-room hotel, four restaurants and bars, and 10 high-end apartments. There are five Dream Hotels located in the U.S., including one in Nashville.

    By Neil Strebig November 08, 2022
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    Meet Andy Surber, Grace-St. Luke’s new head of school

    Andy Surber is the new head of school at Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal School, and the job is a homecoming of sorts for the school administrator.

    By Aarron Fleming November 08, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis Botanic Garden shines light on Japanese traditions

    The Memphis Japan Festival, presented through a collaboration between the garden and the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, showcases all things Japanese.

    By Jasmine McCraven November 06, 2022
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    Eight years in the making: The Zoo, the park and greensward saga comes to an end?

    Over the years, possible solutions have included a new parking garage as well as shuttle services as two city mayors, multiple community leaders and even the police have joined the fray. 

    By Bill Dries November 06, 2022
  • Midtown

    Memphis Bigfoot Festival bids furry farewell

    Effi Oswald, 12, who came dressed as Bigfoot, noted that the creature’s existence has never been disproven. “I believe in him because he probably lives in the deep woods ... My whole family believes in Bigfoot.”

    By Alicia Davidson November 06, 2022
  • Music

    In the Clubs: Recording studio reopens to teach kids how to make music

    “All of (Notes for Notes) studios were in cities that had a rich music history,” said the head of the local Boys & Girls Clubs. “So, I knew we’d definitely be a good fit.”

    By Jasmine McCraven November 05, 2022
  • Food

    Memphis Coffee Shop Guide: Downtown

    As coffee shops have gotten more serious about these dark arts and home setups increasingly mimic what professional baristas can concoct, connoisseurship is definitely on the rise. 

    By Chris Herrington January 17, 2023
  • North Memphis

    Frayser library branch goes from city’s smallest to ‘a design for future libraries’

    City leaders broke ground Thursday, Nov. 3, on a new 20,000-square-foot Frayser Branch Library on James Road that replaces the existing 60-year-old facility.

    By Bill Dries November 03, 2022
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    Table Talk: Picks for Downtown Dining Week and a fall sippin’ party

    Downtown Dining Week began in the aughts and includes more than 50 participating restaurants this year. 

    By Jennifer Biggs November 02, 2022
  • Downtown

    Dream Hotel has new, almost $100M price tag, seeks TDZ incentive

    Tom Intrator’s 18 Main is seeking a 20-year PILOT and tourism surcharge for an updated Dream Hotel project. 

    By Neil Strebig November 02, 2022
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    City Council delays vote on Memphis in May damage deposit funding

    The item returns to the Memphis City Council for discussion at its Nov. 15 session.

    By Bill Dries November 01, 2022
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    Everything we know about the road work at the I-55 and Crump interchange

    Until Valentine’s Day 2025, motorists may want to take I-40. 

    By Rob Moore November 01, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Financing for Klondike redevelopment clears first hurdle

    The trust fund for city and county property taxes earmarked for the redevelopment area cleared the first of three votes before the Shelby County Commission.

    By Bill Dries November 01, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Council weighs Tom Lee Park damage dispute, McGowen’s move to MLGW

    The council also takes preliminary votes Tuesday, Nov. 1, on a plan and financing arrangements for an ambitious remake of the Klondike community in North Memphis.

    By Bill Dries October 31, 2022
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County Commission votes on ethics, Klondike redevelopment and voter education

    The Monday, Oct. 31, commission meeting sees a final vote on a change to how a county ethics officers is chosen. So far, there has been little public discussion by the body of the measure.

    By Bill Dries October 31, 2022
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    Calkins: Tommy Pacello would’ve been 45 today. A new fellowship helps continue his work.

    Nearly two years after Tommy Pacello died of pancreatic cancer, his friends and colleagues are celebrating the visionary city planner’s birthday by unveiling a fellowship that will support his work. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 31, 2022
  • Downtown

    Halloween fest in an alley = Alleyween

    Brinson’s Downtown and Craft Axe Throwing celebrated the holiday with a gathering on Floyd Alley.

    By Jasmine McCraven October 31, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Beale Street Baptist gets $150K in county-funded repairs

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said the grant from the county’s reserve fund is likely the first of several for a full restoration of the 137-year old church.

    By Bill Dries October 28, 2022
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    St. Jude adding offices in former Terminix space

    As the hospital’s six-year, multi-billion dollar expansion gets underway, 500 office employees have moved into 150 Peabody Place. And area shops and restaurants are mighty glad to see them.

    By Aisling Mäki October 31, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Bookworms unite! Benjamin L. Hooks Library hosts fall book sale

    Memphis Public Libraries book sales help raise funds for the library while also offering great deals on used books to eager shoppers. 

    By Alicia Davidson October 28, 2022
  • Metro

    How low can it go? Mississippi River is something to see

    “Grills, five or six pairs of Ray Bans, a couple of rings, a couple of iPhones — you find just about anything,” said Joe Weiss, general manager of Mud Island Marina in Downtown Memphis.

    By Alicia Davidson October 28, 2022
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    Saving Coliseum still an option, says coalition cofounder

    Marvin Stockwell says the group still has a seat at the table as the city pursues a $684 million sports venue plan that would do away with the Mid-South Coliseum. His strategy is to find another site for the soccer stadium.

    By Bill Dries October 27, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Malaysia named 2023 Memphis in May honored country

    Malaysia is the eighth Asian country Memphis in May has selected for the citywide festival salute.

    By Jasmine McCraven October 27, 2022

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