Midtown Fourth of July celebration attracts hundreds, but many who came said they had mixed feelings about the holiday this year.

News of xAI securing more funding also comes as the company looks to move ahead on one of its key promises to Memphis — a water recycling plant that could cut long-term usage of the Memphis Sand Aquifer by about 9%. 

A new hangout spot is coming to Midtown Memphis that brings a twist to the traditional game night. 

Video posted to social media shows the driver crashing into the Cooper-Young restaurant’s front patio without making efforts to brake.

The “safety” of Bartlett is part of the appeal of the new location, after owner was shot in the leg at its East Memphis location.

One of the victims was an employee of the facility. Police have one person in custody.

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In her front yard, High Point Terrace’s Allie Mounce is manifesting what she wants to see in the wider world: native plants. 

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The owner of a seed supplier calls the native prairie the landscape of the future. Once it’s established, it doesn’t have to be watered or fertilized.

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Hundreds gather to soak up the history (and heat) where former Mayor Willie Herenton, Booker T. Jones, and Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White got their start.

Three Memphis-area small businesses received thousands of dollars in loans to renovate and expand their companies. Plus, CEVA Logistics and Medtronic Logistics agree on a tax adjustment plan. 

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades across the Mid-South in this guide — from Downtown Memphis to Southaven to Millington and everywhere in between. 

The city conducted the testing following community concern about Elon Musk-founded xAI’s use of natural gas turbines at its supercomputer in Southwest Memphis. 

“You go to other areas (of Memphis) and they have memorable sculptures and landmarks,” the artist Lorenzo Scruggs said. “Whitehaven? We build our own landmark.”

“We want it to be a place that’s for Memphians, by Memphians,” said John Halford, founder of Cnct Design, about the Edge District.

A restaurant and event space has opened in the former Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe and Honky Tonk location.

If you want “one last hoorah,” it will be open until June 28. 

The restaurant was known for experiences such as wine tastings, spirit pairings and caviar bumps. 

“On a more recent sunny day, I stopped by this fresh oasis in search of something to kick off the summer and ordered one of my favorites: the Cuban grain bowl.”

Downtown business owners received money to renovate their properties with plans for a liquor store, cafe and possibly more.

The 18 S. Main St. building was formerly owned by developer Tom Intrator — and had been part of his plans for several Main Street properties — but was transferred during an April foreclosure sale. 

When it opened, the theater was a prominent stop on the “Chitlin’ Circuit.”

Students will gain the opportunity to pursue entertainment degrees and access to more entertainment internships, mentorships and hands-on training.

A group of DJs, including actor, comedian and rapper Zack Fox, is putting the soul in summer solstice at Grind City Brewing. 

City Silo has a menu that doesn’t make for easy decision-making but is perfect for ordering with wild abandon and enjoying with a fresh juice and great conversation.