The Downtown Memphis Sheraton Hotel will be getting a significant makeover soon. 

What would be possible in Memphis if every neighborhood was less than a mile’s walk to a beautiful gathering space where live music – and dance, and public art – was being performed on a regular basis?

According to Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, Boyd struck a tree on North Reid Hooker Road near Monterey Road in Eads. SCSO confirmed his identity on Sunday, Oct. 9.

As increased rainfall and repetitive flooding strain aging infrastructure in many towns, residents along the Mississippi River ask the same question: Do we pack up and move out?

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Our climate that is growing hotter and wetter — and more prone to dumping massive rains and flash flooding on communities whose creeks, streams and drainage systems are not equipped to handle such volatile waters.

During the first week of October, the river hit historic lows in Memphis, where it hovered just a few feet higher than the lowest recorded river level. 

The groundbreaking Friday, Oct. 7, for the renovation of the 84-year-old school building ends a 40-year debate about whether the Orange Mound landmark should be renovated or demolished.

Sip & Serve begins with cleaning trash off streets and ends with a happy hour for participants age 21 and older.

Makeda’s began with a love story, a family recipe, nurses at The Med and a sick little girl. But it almost permanently closed after the killing of rapper Young Dolph there.

Cooper-Young’s rainbow crosswalk will be finished this weekend, making it the state’s first complete commemorative rainbow crosswalk for the LGBTQ community.

Inspire Community Cafe is a locally-focused eatery that offers a comfortable atmosphere and a community-driven mission. 

Three Memphis girls are playing for Team USA in the 2022 Street Child World Cup.

Jonesboro-based Six Land Company is planning to demolish the former Holliday Flowers site and build a $15.3 million, 105-unit apartment complex overlooking The Ravine.

The Memphis native was named “Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist.”

This week’s Inked covers news on Cushman & Wakefield’s industrial estate report, the new Rumble Boxing location and Drapac Capital leaving Memphis. 

Each year, Paint Memphis invites artists from around the country to join local and regional artists to create murals in blighted or disinvested areas in Memphis.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools recognizes the ‘Memphis 13’ who desegregated public schools in Memphis in 1961.

The concert sometimes called the “Black Woodstock” turns 50 this year.

Ashtar Garden is expected to open Saturday, Oct. 8 in Cooper-Young and will feature both breakfast and nightlife options. 

“We have families and rights. To see the children, who were having a good time, crying and terrified, was horrible,” said organizer Jenna Dunn. “It lit a fire inside of me that was already burning.”

Gordon Food Service opened to a big crowd, as shoppers got their first look at the new grocery store. Weren’t there? Take a tour of the store with Jennifer Biggs. 

The staple Soul Burger at Earnestine & Hazel’s is a stack of no-frills comfort, and a late night steal of a $10 Deal.

Mike Cook, who will box Saturday in Memphis Fight Night III at Agricenter International, aims to give Levi Elementary students something he says he never had — a role model. 

For the second year, the organization is hosting an afternoon of free dance performances, musical acts, Memphis food trucks and dance-oriented vendors. 

On Wednesday, Sept. 28 Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment approved plans for demolition and redevelopment at Williamsburg Village, a new outdoor patio at Dory Restaurant and an update on the Lowenstein Mansion.