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<strong>Sun shines through the stained glass of an UrbanArt Commission piece in South City Nov. 13, 2025.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)Premium Spirit of Memphis

The six-way intersection that defines South City gets a new look

Artwork installation stands at the crossroads of historic neighborhood.

By Bill Dries November 16, 2025
City of Memphis

Wolf River bottomland tops City Council committee talks

A clean-up in Raleigh, MLGW division budgets, restrooms at the Shell and crime stats are expected to be up for discussion on Tuesday at City Hall.

By Bill Dries November 17, 2025
Premium Geoff Calkins

Calkins: She worked on the Titanic and the Saturn 5 rocket. Can she help save Mud Island? We can hope.

Jee Vahn Knight believes an immersive adventure can make Mud Island a destination once again. Crazy? No crazier than the journey that brought Vahn Knight to Memphis in the first place. 

By Geoff Calkins November 20, 2025
Real Estate

Tires, tech and the Egg King: 3 small businesses plan their new looks

Multiple South Memphis businesses received a total of $75,000 in small business loans.

By Dima Amro November 19, 2025

  • Real Estate

    Downtown restaurants and nail salon awarded $50K for renovations, Baron Von Opperbean to get more money soon

    The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Development Corp. awarded Catherine and Mary’s, Kuya and Ten Nail Bar money for renovations. The board also approved a change to a grant request for Baron Von Opperbean.

    By Dima Amro November 19, 2025
  • Arts & Culture

    Baron Von Opperbean sets opening date

    The immersive experience being built inside the former river museum on Mud Island will open for business this spring.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 19, 2025
  • Real Estate

    Data center coming to former Fred’s wants 15-year PILOT

    With the help of the PILOT, 5c plans to add 15 new jobs with an average wage of $103,400, according to the EDGE documents.

    By Dima Amro November 17, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    New Chick-fil-A proposed for Southeast Memphis

    At least three documents have been filed with local government entities to allow Chick-fil-A to replace a seafood restaurant on Winchester Road. 

    By Sophia Surrett November 17, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW celebrates completion of major South Memphis pipeline project

    The celebration of the project’s completion included balloon hats.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 15, 2025
  • Premium The Arts Beat

    Arts Beat: Memphis Zine Fest celebrates mini-magazines and their makers

    Erica Qualy, the founder of Memphis Zine Fest, has one word for the make-it-yourself mini-magazines with endless possibilities: liberating.

    By Elle Perry November 14, 2025
  • Neighborhoods

    Longtime Highland hangout Newby’s is closing, owner says

    Newby’s, a second home for college kids on the Highland Strip for 50 years, is not extending its lease.

    By Jody Callahan November 14, 2025
  • The To-Do List

    Hop on the Shamrock Shuttle, do yoga with pups and eat pudding with a fork

    This week, the Memphis Zoo launches a new holiday lighting show with lanterns, and an Orpheum party goes “Back to the Future.”

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington, Alys Drake November 14, 2025
  • Premium Real Estate

    Need an office? Rent a desk at Crosstown Concourse.

    Anyone who’s ever dreamed of working at Memphis’ vertical village will finally get their chance. Crosstown CoWork has a space for remote workers looking for a desk. 

    By Dima Amro November 13, 2025
  • Business

    South Korean manufacturer to invest another $157M, create 240 new jobs in Memphis

    The $157 million expansion includes a new facility at its Memphis campus at 1865 Riverport Road.

    By Sophia Surrett November 12, 2025
  • Food

    Food Drives: How to find help and how to give it

    Here is where people in the Mid-South have can get free meals and where they can help others in the community. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 13, 2025
  • Premium The Arts Beat

    Arts Beat: Beautifying the city starts with a call to artists

    The manager of the city’s percent-for-art program is looking for artists of any age to reimagine crosswalks, neighborhood signs, markers and beyond.

    By Elle Perry November 07, 2025
  • $15 Deals

    $15 Deal: Malatang at 711 Social

    Malatang is similar to hot pot, where people pick their own ingredients. The key difference with Malatang is that you don’t cook everything yourself. You present your meat and veggies, and someone cooks it for you. 

    By Erica Horton November 06, 2025
  • Premium Real Estate

    2 new signs coming to Downtown skyline

    Regions Bank is adding its name and logo atop a 98-year-old building in Downtown Memphis.

    By Dima Amro November 05, 2025
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Photo Gallery: Memphis Japan Festival

    The Memphis Botanic Garden event included demonstrations, arts and crafts, merchandise and Japanese food. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 02, 2025
  • Premium Metro

    Pastors take steps to control task force impact on their congregations

    Bishop Brandon Porter and Pastor Keith Caldwell are among those who are mindful law enforcement presence, especially at events such as Saturday’s Christmas in November giveaway.

    By Bill Dries November 02, 2025
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    He won awards as a powerlifter and bodybuilder — and at 71, he’s not done yet

    Growing up in New Chicago inspired Kevin Swannigan to work hard. One of his proudest moments came when he posed as the muscular image on the National Civil Rights Museum logo.

    By John Klyce November 02, 2025
  • Premium City of Memphis

    The city is one step closer to closing on the Sheraton deal

    City officials say it is necessary to control the hotel to protect its $200 million investment in renovations to the connected Renasant Convention Center.

    By Sophia Surrett October 31, 2025
  • Downtown

    Memphis Art Museum has a plan for opening

    The Brooks Museum will change its name to “Memphis Art Museum” when it moves to the new building.

    Related story: 

    Brooks Museum names new chief curator

    By Elle Perry October 31, 2025
  • Neighborhoods

    With SNAP benefits halted, Memphis food pantries struggle to feed those in need

    “I’m seeing just continual calls at the reception desk for people asking about food pantries,” said Russell Walker of St. John’s Church. “It’s continuous. I got in this morning at 7:30, and they’ve been continuous since then.”

    By Jody Callahan October 29, 2025
  • Downtown

    Restaurant opening in Downtown’s former Tamp & Tap

    “Having this space activated is important to bring more people in and liven up Downtown,” said Downtown Memphis Commission planning manager Brian Mykulyn.

    By Sophia Surrett October 28, 2025
  • Food News

    Downtown restaurant closes after nearly two decades

    “You have to draw the line somewhere,” said owner Shannon Wynne. 

    By Christin Yates October 28, 2025
  • Premium Real Estate

    The future is bright for Downtown and Midtown, developers say

    “The incentive tools work — $2 million of incentives brings about almost $9 million of investment — that is real change for our community.”

    By Dima Amro October 28, 2025
  • Premium Business

    Controversial East Memphis liquor store license denied

    State alcohol board denies liquor license for The Station, a proposed East Memphis liquor store in the center of a contentious legal battle. 

    By Jody Callahan October 24, 2025
  • Real Estate

    Despite ‘doom loop,’ Downtown Memphis makes progress

    Downtown Memphis is progressing with more projects, population and initiatives despite the “doom loop,” said Brookings Institution fellow Tracy Hadden Loh. 

    By Dima Amro October 23, 2025

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