Voters rolled into the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Davis Community Center in the Messick-Buntyn neighborhood.

Some readers expressed optimism about recent development activity while others argued that positive announcements and development commitments do not always translate into lasting improvements. 

The 17th annual event runs Nov. 9-15, and diners who save receipts can win a hotel stay, spa day and gift cards.

Four years ago, Grind City’s Hopper Seely said he noticed a downward trend and thought the “craft-brewing bubble may officially be popped.”

A new set of five pillars at South Parkway and Bellevue Boulevard marks the entrance to the park, honors Turner’s legacy, and celebrates the history and culture of the community around it.

With blacksmiths, fortune tellers and more, Overton Park takes on a medieval atmosphere for a Renaissance fair that continues through Sunday.

The season of the witch is year-round at The Broom Closet, which serves many other religions and spiritualities — maybe even yours.

The announcement of the new hire comes a little more than a week after Fawn received a Michelin Guide recommendation at a ceremony in Nashville.

The mid-century modern structure on Highway 51 has been partially restored to its original exterior over the last eight years.

The coffee shop will close after more than two years in Downtown Memphis. Plus, Dutch Bros looks to another location on Poplar Avenue. 

The project will start with the townhomes for the first phase, followed by the single-tenant retail building and, finally, the hotel component.

The inaugural Mekong festival celebrated the Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian and Thai families who first came to Memphis, specifically the area around Cleveland Street, 50 years ago as refugees from the Vietnam War.

In Downtown Memphis, Kevin Helms, Ja Morant’s security coordinator, is opening Lou’s Lounge, a venue that was once a secret hangout for NBA players. 

DMC President and CEO Chandell Ryan said Downtown Memphis came back faster from the pandemic than other cities. 

“Reflections,” designed by local artist Arnold Thompson, was erected in the 6-acre L.E. Brown Park in South City. The park, located at 617 S. Orleans St., contains a multicolored playground and adjoining pool.

The Nashville-based law firm will lease more than 39,000 square feet at Poplar Avenue and Mendenhall Road, leaving Peabody Place after more than 25 years Downtown.

NuvaCare opened in Cordova on Oct. 19. Its doctor and others say it’s needed as more bilingual services are needed in medical settings in the Memphis area.

As some businesses have come and gone, Broad Avenue continues to reinvent itself, with Saturday’s Art Walk as a chance to celebrate the street’s past while helping ensure its future.

Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.

Starry Nights, Shelby Farms’ annual holiday light show, will return this winter with major upgrades and new attractions around the park.

It’s been 50 years since thousands of Vietnamese refugees ended up in Memphis after the Vietnam War. Sunday, the Mekong Memphis Festival aims to celebrate their journey — and spark a revitalization of the neighborhood.

Crews have been working to demolish the former Macy’s portion of the Poplar Avenue property this year, and are moving on to the main mall building.

The Daily Memphian’s Sophia Surrett and Erica Horton present the 10 most interesting fall drinks they’d recommend from local coffee shops.

Playhouse on the Square held its annual clothing and prop sale Saturday. Shoppers included the owner of a new costume shop at the site of the old Mr. Lincoln’s in Overton Square.

Booker T. Washington High opened in 1873 as Clay Street School but moved to its current location in 1926.