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<strong>The Downtown Memphis Commission Design Review Board recently approved the addition of murals, furniture, lighting and plants to the alley between Ugly Art Co., Bar Limina and the Cnct Design spaces.&nbsp;</strong>(Courtesy Cnct Design)Premium Real Estate

‘We’re just architects’: Cnct Design put in everything for Edge District development

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

By Dima Amro June 23, 2025
Premium Downtown

New venue aims to bring locals back to Beale

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

By Christin Yates June 22, 2025
Food News

Newish Downtown bar and bistro closes

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

By Ellen Chamberlain June 20, 2025
$15 Deals

$15 Deal: By the Brewery’s Cuban grain bowl is creamy, crunchy, chewy

“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.”

By Erica Horton June 19, 2025

  • Real Estate

    Downtown businesses receive $119K for renovations

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

    By Dima Amro June 21, 2025
  • Downtown

    Fire damages historic theater on Beale

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

    By Jody Callahan June 18, 2025
  • Premium Performing Arts

    Southwest to revitalize theater and music buildings

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

    By Sarai Bennett June 16, 2025
  • Music

    ‘Abbott Elementary’ star slated for new Memphis block party event

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

    By Elle Perry 10 hours ago
  • Downtown

    Where them fans at? Line dancing steps into the spotlight

    In parks and studios across Memphis, line dancing is drawing people together through shared steps, soulful music and a spirit of joy.

    By Christin Yates June 20, 2025
  • Premium Dining Guides

    What to order: At Aldo’s, go beyond the pizza

    This dish is an amalgamation of delicious ingredients that come together for a sum that is even greater than its parts.

    By Ellen Chamberlain June 09, 2025
  • Music

    Beale Street Live music series kicks off

    Meant to be showcase intimate performances by Memphis musicians, Beale Street Live kicked off Friday with a performance by local artist Savannah Brister.

    By Jody Callahan June 06, 2025
  • Premium Music

    Made in Memphis Entertainment office, recording studio for sale

    Tony Alexander, president and director of MIME, said the entertainment group does not plan to leave the city, but is ‘testing the waters’ on selling its Union Avenue real estate.

    By Dima Amro June 06, 2025
  • Premium Real Estate

    Greater Memphis Chamber to get sign on 100 Peabody Place

    “The sign is more than just the letters,” said Ted Townsend, president of the chamber. “It embodies that business is here in our Downtown core.”

    By Dima Amro June 04, 2025
  • Premium Neighborhoods

    Ask the Memphian: To beat summer heat, where can you swim in Memphis?

    Wherever you go, be safe, watch out for others and make sure to do at least one cannonball off the diving board.

    By Jody Callahan June 11, 2025
  • Downtown

    New art gallery to start Downtown test run

    Local artist Andre LeMoyne Miller will open an art gallery Saturday, May 31, as part of the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Open on Main initiative.

    By Dima Amro May 30, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Rising from the ashes: Clayborn Temple resurrection gets $1.5M grant

    The announcement was the kickoff of rebuilding efforts for the historic church. 

    By Bill Dries May 29, 2025
  • Premium Real Estate

    Fill your plate: Memphis business owners test run vacant restaurant sites

    Table Ready is designed to fill former Downtown businesses by allowing restaurant owners to try out the property with the Downtown Memphis Commission covering some of the rent and utility costs for a year. 

    By Dima Amro May 26, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Historic Clayborn Temple director’s home caught fire weeks before church blaze

    Before the April 28 fire at the Downtown church, there were fires at the Memphis home of the nonprofit’s leader and another in East Tennessee at a property owned by her family.

    Related content: 

    Clayborn Temple fire was arson, MFD says

    By Bill Dries May 22, 2025
  • Real Estate

    Edge District restaurants get funding, Downtown adding street musicians

    Incoming restaurants in the Edge District received financial backing from the Downtown Memphis Commission, and the Main Street Mall will soon see more musicians.

    By Dima Amro May 22, 2025
  • Downtown

    Riverside Drive will remain closed for a few months

    A stretch of Riverside Drive will be closed to allow for the construction of what it is calling a road-diet conversion.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 22, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Clayborn Temple fire was arson, MFD says

    The fire that destroyed the Clayborn Temple last month was set intentionally, the Memphis Fire Department said in an X post Wednesday afternoon.

    By Aarron Fleming May 21, 2025
  • Premium Real Estate

    Renovated Hotel Pontotoc expected to open this summer

    The renovated European-style boutique hotel has been through many iterations, including a bordello, a bar, a recording studio and a bathhouse. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 19, 2025
  • Premium Neighborhoods

    Garden variety: Tour 270 local gardens in 35 neighborhoods

    Hear the birdsong, dance under a tree. Experience Memphis Gardens founder hopes to inspire locals to love their own yards. 

    By Nick Lingerfelt May 23, 2025
  • Premium Business

    Portals to parallel universes are opening on Mud Island

    In less than a year, enter the Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time immersive playground on Mud Island to be transformed into the main characters in an open-world video game in a real-world space.

    By Dima Amro May 05, 2025
  • Premium Dining Guides

    What to Order: Swamp Bar’s soup dumplings

    A friend doesn’t let a friend leave Swamp Bar without trying the restaurant’s chicken soup dumplings. 

    By Erica Horton May 05, 2025
  • Music

    Gallery: See photos from Riverbeat Music Festival Day 2

    The second day of Riverbeat Music Festival included performances from Cage the Elephant, Public Enemy, The Killers and more. 

    Related content: 

    Gallery: See photos from Riverbeat Music Festival Day 1

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 05, 2025
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Calvary’s stolen organ pipes are back and ready to be heard

    Calvary Episcopal Church will celebrate the reconstruction of its 1935 Aeolian-Skinner organ, which was nearly silenced by the 2023 theft of its pipes.

    By Jane Roberts May 08, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Clayborn Temple’s back wall collapses

    The collapse complicates efforts to preserve some part of the historic church that went up in flames April 28.

    By Bill Dries May 01, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Clayborn Temple nonprofit leader said some of landmark may survive

    Anasa Troutman, the leader of the nonprofit directing the restoration of Clayborn Temple, said the building may be considered a “complete loss” by the Memphis Fire Department, but she said she isn’t using the term.

    By Bill Dries April 30, 2025

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