Steve Gaines, who served about two decades at Bellevue Baptist Church, has died at age 68 after a battle with kidney cancer.

The former Railgarten site at 2166 Central is being redeveloped into a family-focused experience.

A three-story building on South Front Street is being demolished two years after the owner was sued for blight.

The quick-service Sichuan-style Chinese restaurant chases away the post-tornado-watch ick with spice, crunch and warmth.

The 9.25-acre site is almost as big as all of Overton Square and includes the original Forest Hill Dairy structure built in 1927.

Following some water damage delays, Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time has now scheduled an opening date for the first phase of the three-part project.

The Memphis Zoo is planning to turn its North Parkway property into a 300-space parking lot. Exactly who it’s for, however, remains to be seen. 

Frank C. Roberts returns to his family’s Palladio roots, transforming the historic Midtown showroom into Memphis Water Gardens — a premier destination for koi ponds, fountains and a “fish bar.” 

Elmwood Cemetery is Memphis’ oldest active cemetery, adding five to seven new residents a week. But Elmwood is active in another way. 

When the old Skateland Frayser burned in January, it was the latest change in a part of the city that has seen a lot of them over the decades. The neighborhood is still changing in the plans its residents are making and by the events that mark new opportunities.

The former Gameday Baseball complex in Cordova will be reborn as Wolf River RV Park. Amenities may include a dog-washing area and a pickleball court.

The love of coffee lured an estimated 700 people to the Grind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Concourse, but come bedtime, they may regret the extra caffeine.

AAA announced Thursday, March 12, that Chez Philippe had earned its Five Diamond designation for the first time since the French restaurant opened in 1982.

Whitehaven High has reached back into its football past for the man who will lead its immediate future.

The company had promised to invest $86.9 million in its facility and create more than 400 jobs by 2027. That promise was fulfilled two years ahead of schedule.

Efforts to breathe new life into a former events venue at 409 S. Main St. could be on the horizon, as the building owner has requested $60,000 in funds for improvements.

Bellevue Baptist Church asked for prayers while the former pastor’s family deals with the latest health update.

Buster’s owner and others have filed a new lawsuit seeking to shut down The Station, the new high-end liquor store that opened Feb. 17 in East Memphis after a battle that has lasted more than a year.

The Downtown Memphis Commission is once again looking for restaurateurs to bring new life to empty storefronts — like the former Cafe Keough — along the Main Street Mall.

The Downtown Memphis Commission’s COO said the DMC is excited about upcoming projects but noted development in the neighborhood is challenging.

The historic Memphis venue will honor its musical legacy with free concerts, local artists, a performance by Booker T. Jones and — of course — birthday cake.

The closures prompted questions. What would happen to students, staff and the buildings themselves? Can more closures could happen in the future, and could charter schools could be among schools on the chopping block. Let’s get into it.

VEG ER for Pets, a veterinary emergency company, is moving into a former AT&T retail space at 6267 Poplar Ave. early next year.

Fourteen months after its unexpected closure, Petra Cafe is back with its signature Mediterranean dishes. And former customers don’t have to look too far to find it. 

A new project reinvents the last vacant pieces of Downtown with unobstructed views of the Mississippi River.