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<strong>&ldquo;I never got any tenant-improvement money,&rdquo; Crazy Coop owner Darius Buckner said about a common leasing practice in which landlords provide tenants a stipend to make functional or aesthetic changes to a space.</strong> (The Daily Memphian file)Premium Food News

Downtown Crazy Coop closes, takes planned French restaurant down with it

Fleur was meant to be a French/American Southern fusion restaurant located in the former Fancy’s Fish House space in One Beale.

By Ellen Chamberlain January 16, 2026
Spirit of Memphis

On MLK Day, calls for new activism echoed around the National Civil Rights Museum

The holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. drew a large crowd at the Civil Rights Museum as one of the last living members of the city’s civil rights vanguard called out against “the silence of good people.”

By Bill Dries January 19, 2026
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Buster’s Liquor co-owner Josh Hammond appeals to City Council about license granted to The Station

Buster’s Liquor co-owner Josh Hammond filed an appeal to the Memphis City Council seeking to negate the Alcohol Commission ruling that granted a license to The Station.

By Jody Callahan 12 hours ago
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Ask the Memphian: What twists of fate led to the founding of the Dixon Gallery & Gardens?

Through improbable twists of fate and the generosity and foresight of Hugo and Margaret Dixon, the Dixon Gallery & Gardens has become a jewel in the city’s cultural landscape.

By Jody Callahan January 19, 2026

  • Premium Food News

    Creating a safe space: Why Da Sammich Spot owner took on ICE

    When ICE showed up at his Orange Mound business after hours, Da Sammich Spot owner Rob Brown felt like he had to take action. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain January 19, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    From organizers to donors, it took heart to make Northside Square project happen

    Unconventional project provides new digs for Code Crew, Greater Memphis Chamber, Literacy Mid-South, Moore Tech, Memphis Symphony and Collective Blue Print.

    By Bill Dries January 16, 2026
  • Premium North Mississippi

    Pottery Barn packs up for Southaven, leaving Memphis behind

    Tanger Outlets in DeSoto County will soon be the new home of Pottery Barn.

    By Brandon LaGrone II January 15, 2026
  • Premium Downtown

    Memphis lands $74M in state money for Beale Street

    DMC CEO Chandell Ryan said the city sought the state money with Beale Street in mind — in part to send a signal to the private sector that Beale Street, and the area around it, is worthy of further investment. 

    By Samuel Hardiman January 15, 2026
  • South Memphis

    Lowery’s ashes to be enshrined at LeMoyne-Owen

    The City Council member and City Court Clerk died this past September. 

    By Bill Dries January 15, 2026
  • Premium East Memphis

    Woodland Presbyterian launches $2.2 million campus campaign to stay rooted — and grow — in East Memphis

    From enhanced campus security to a redesigned courtyard and new early childhood classrooms, Woodland Presbyterian School’s multi-phase “Expanding Experiences” campaign reflects a community-wide commitment.

    By Christin Yates January 15, 2026
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Amazon to add same-day delivery facility in Memphis

    The hub will support local package processing and last-mile operations, officials said.

    By Steve Bohnel January 15, 2026
  • Food News

    SmokeSlam to pause in 2026, could combine with MIM for 2027

    SmokeSlam, the barbecue festival hosted annually at Tom Lee Park, announced on Jan. 13 that it will not host a competition in 2026.

    By Ellen Chamberlain January 13, 2026
  • South Memphis

    Opinion: XAI must power a just transition for Memphis

    “Let xAI not be a monument to what was taken from Memphis but a testament to what happens when a city demands justice for its people.”

    By LaTricea Adams January 12, 2026
  • Premium Food News

    Iconic North End restaurant announces sale

    After more than 40 years of serving Memphis, Westy’s owner Jake Schorr has decided to put the restaurant’s building up for sale.

    By Ellen Chamberlain January 10, 2026
  • Food News

    Erling Jensen Small Bites gets new chef to ‘Bragg’ about

    In the past, John Bragg led La Montagne, La Tourelle and River Oaks. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain January 07, 2026
  • East Memphis

    East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval

    Before Ethan Edwards can fully open his new store, which is only selling non-alcoholic materials now, he must also get approval from the state Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

    By Jody Callahan January 09, 2026
  • Premium The Arts Beat

    Arts Beat: Hear Detroit jazz, Memphis soul and a ‘Genius Grant’ winner in January

    A local band celebrates a new album and a decade of creating music, while two singers proclaim Memphis R&B is not dead (via concert).

    By Elle Perry January 04, 2026
  • Public Safety

    What to expect on Beale Street this New Year’s Eve

    Memphis police are promising a noticeably heavier presence on and around Beale Street as 2025 becomes 2026. Here’s what else to expect Downtown.

    By Bill Dries December 31, 2025
  • The To-Do List

    Hike, paddle, mediate or wrestle your way into a new year

    This week, an Elvis tribute artist pays tribute to Elton John, and Navy takes on Cincinnati in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

    By Bianca Phillips January 02, 2026
  • Premium Real Estate

    First Horizon building next to former Houston’s sold

    The building, which was built in 1962, sits next to the former Houston’s restaurant that closed in December 2024 after more than 40 years of operation.

    By Sophia Surrett January 04, 2026
  • Business

    TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis

    The turbines TVA plans to construct are intended to be used when the electric grid sees high demand.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 02, 2026
  • Premium Dining Guides

    What to order: Belle Tavern’s prime rib — but only on Thursdays

    Prime rib isn’t having a renaissance moment — and Belle Tavern restaurant offers a Thursday night special that feels intentionally old-school.

    By Ellen Chamberlain January 04, 2026
  • Premium Bartlett

    Bailey: Maybe pillowcases at Youth Village should be a reminder to help year-round

    A group of volunteers makes pillowcases for the incoming residents at Youth Villages, and maybe we all should take that as a reminder to help folks in need all year.

    By Clay Bailey January 04, 2026
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Stitching love into every seam: Quilt guild’s pillowcases give Youth Villages children something of their own

    A local quilting group donates part of their talent to Youth Villages residents, creating pillowcases for the children living in the Bartlett facility.

    By Michael Waddell January 04, 2026
  • Premium Education

    Westwood teetered on the edge of closure for years. Will a middle school merger save it?

    Chickasaw Middle could close at the end of the school year, one of five closures MSCS officials have proposed. The students would move to the Westwood High campus, making it a school for sixth-12th graders. 

    By Laura Testino January 04, 2026
  • Premium Dining Guides

    What to order: Surf and turf at Porch & Parlor

    While Porch & Parlor is a known destination for celebrations and formal gatherings, it’s also equally appropriate for an impromptu dinner on a Monday night.

    By Ellen Chamberlain December 26, 2025
  • Education

    Memphis leaders lay out reasons for second school closure proposal in Frayser neighborhood

    Memphis parent Chajuana Williams said she would miss the family history embedded at Georgian Hills Elementary if district leaders decide to close the school in June.

    By Bri Hatch December 21, 2025
  • Neighborhoods

    Aspiring skateboarders coast in for free boards, helmets and gear

    The sport is on a roll in Memphis and organizers of a Hickory Hill event aim to help kids get the equipment and training they need. 

    By Jody Callahan December 20, 2025
  • North Memphis

    ‘Place of Grace’ apartments latest piece of Bickford housing renewal

    The set of 10 apartments in the North Memphis neighborhood of Bickford took two years to renovate.

    By Bill Dries December 19, 2025

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