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    ‘Taking it to the streets:’ Memphis Chamber tours Orange Mound

    The stop in one of the first communities in the nation built by and for African Americans is part of a series of listening tours the Greater Memphis Chamber is holding. 

    By Daja E. Henry July 16, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Land Use Control Board approves Junior League of Memphis expansion

    On Thursday, July 14, the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board approved plans for a three-part expansion at the Junior League of Memphis. 

    By Neil Strebig July 14, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Black Cream takes to stage in Frayser Connect summer concert series

    Frayser’s summer concert series will return Friday with a performance by local band Black Cream.

    By Daja E. Henry July 13, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council takes up One Beale hotel financing at special Thursday meeting

    The Thursday 4 p.m. session at City Hall comes after the city administration balked at a change in the terms of a city-funded backstop for the hotel project. The delayed Tuesday vote came as the administration got some expressions of concern from state officials.

    By Bill Dries July 13, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council approves Frayser expansion of manufactured housing

    The decision was one of several by the Memphis City Council in a Tuesday, July 12, agenda that was heavy with planning and development items.

    By Bill Dries July 12, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Frayser author sends upbeat messages to ‘budding roses’ with children’s books

    T’Arrah Marjé has published two books through her own publishing company.

    By Daja E. Henry July 12, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Gooch Park mural offers ‘Slice’ of Memphis culture

    The North Memphis mural will surround the park’s public pool and is named after a term for enthusiastically jumping into a swimming pool.

    By Alicia Davidson July 11, 2022
  • Downtown

    Tom Lee Park redesign will be ready to host 2023 Memphis In May

    The president and CEO of Memphis River Parks Partnership says on “Behind The Headlines” that Tom Lee Park’s new look will debut next summer, but it will be available before that, for the Memphis In May International Festival.

    By Bill Dries July 09, 2022
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    Gleaners spread joy of farmers markets by tons, every season

    At the height of the season, starting about now, up to 200 pounds a day of “prep ready” produce — ready to be used now, not next week — pour out of the market from six or seven vendors who would rather donate than toss it out.

    By Jane Roberts July 11, 2022
  • Food

    Dog days are here: A dozen places where you can hang with your hound

    A local guide to the bars, restaurants, breweries, hotels and coffee shops where you can bring your canine companions. 

    By Jordan Arellano July 09, 2022
  • North Memphis

    UrbanArt Commission to dedicate Gooch Park mural

    The UrbanArt Commission will host its unveiling and pool mural dedication for Gooch Park Saturday, July 9 at 10 a.m.

    By Daja E. Henry July 08, 2022
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    Cordova’s Amplified Meal Prep is big on flavor, convenience — and counting macros

    After helping friends with healthy, prepared meals, Richard and Molly McCracken quickly gained a steady business from customers in the local fitness community who needed help eating and calculating their macronutrients.

    By Christin Yates July 08, 2022
  • Food News

    Whataburger returns to Memphis area next week

    With several new Whataburgers slated for the Memphis area before the end of next year, its longtime fans are ready. 

    By Jennifer Biggs July 08, 2022
  • Metro

    Consul-General of Japan welcomed to Memphis at Stax Museum

    CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber Beverly Robertson says with Memphis being a global logistics leader along with exciting economic developments like landing the 2021 Ford’s BlueOval City, encouraging Memphis-Japanese relations enriches the city culturally and economically.

    By Alicia Davidson July 08, 2022
  • Downtown

    What’s next for Mud Island River Park?

    Over the next four months, the Memphis River Parks Partnership aims to come up with four possible scenarios for the 40-year-old, city-owned park.

    By Bill Dries July 07, 2022
  • Business

    Las Savell closing Aug. 31; building expected to be sold

    The family-run jewelry store has been a staple in Midtown since 1984.

    By Jane Roberts July 07, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Community resource center to host third Youth in Business workshop

    The Legacy Impact Community Resource Center in Frayser is hosting its third Youth in Business workshop Saturday, July 9.

    By Daja E. Henry July 06, 2022
  • Premium Public Safety

    Stylish streetwear, sneakers attract wrong kind of attention

    Within the subculture of streetwear, exclusive sneakers and T-shirts can be worth hundreds of dollars. But that can also make the popular items a target for thieves.

    By Jasmine McCraven, Julia Baker July 06, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Historic cemetery brings burial data to life

    Elmwood has begun the process of digitizing the 170-year-old cemetery’s records. Burial locations, obituary information and photos will be among the information the public will be able to access on their computers or smartphones.

    By Alicia Davidson July 04, 2022
  • Midtown

    Overton Square kicks off holiday weekend with courtyard party

    The family-friendly Independence Day celebration in the Chimes Square courtyard featured vintage firetrucks, live music, vendors and more.

    By Alicia Davidson July 03, 2022
  • Downtown

    Trolley Night makes strong return

    For people who live in the South Main Historic District, Trolley Night is not just about a chance to relax after the week. It also epitomizes the neighborhood’s growth over the past 20 years.

    By Kofi Whitehead July 11, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Community celebrates Byhalia Pipeline cancellation one year later

    After the Byhalia Pipeline project was canceled on July 2, 2021, the residents who opposed it met at Alonzo Weaver Park for a celebration. A year later, they returned to the same spot to mark the occasion once again. 

    By Keely Brewer July 22, 2022
  • Downtown

    Free nachos, $1 hot dogs, $2 beer on deck at Redbirds games

    The draw of promotions adds to fans coming to AutoZone Park.

    By Kofi Whitehead July 02, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    After Frayser food hub, group opens in Orange Mound

    With a community garden, seed library and leftover food from local restaurants, The Original Project Team opened its sustainability food hub in Orange Mound on Friday morning, July 1.

    By Daja E. Henry July 01, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Southland Mall struggles despite forthcoming developments

    On its grand opening date in 1966, Southland Mall created a three-hour traffic jam on U.S. 51 (now called Elvis Presley Boulevard). Now, on a recent afternoon, no more than two dozen cars speckled its parking lot.

    By Daja E. Henry July 01, 2022

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