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  • Music

    Music Fest CEO says ‘surprise additions’ to lineup coming

    Scheduled performers include Earth, Wind & Fire, The Roots, The Lumineers, GloRilla, Jazmine Sullivan, and PJ Morton.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 27, 2023
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    Art Gilliam’s WLOK radio stations still stand for activism

    Gilliam’s influence allowed many Black voices to be heard through WLOK. 

    By Jane Roberts February 26, 2023
  • Recipes

    Recipe Exchange: Calvary Waffle Shop Fish Pudding

    Fish pudding might not have been blessed with an appealing name, but it’s a simple casserole that you can order on Fridays at the Calvary Waffle Shop or make at home any time.

    By Jennifer Biggs February 25, 2023
  • Downtown

    Part of Barbecue Fest moves to Beale Street

    The move of part of the barbecue contest to Beale Street follows an earlier relocation of the Blues Tent from the Beale Street Music Festival to the entertainment district.

    By Bill Dries February 24, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Soup’s On! Youth Villages fundraiser benefits mentoring program

    “Our kids having a mentor makes their stay with us even better. They have someone who is looking out for them, advocating for them, loving them, caring for them, and it really means a lot for their mental health.”

    By Michael Waddell February 19, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    Enamel artist honored in new Metal Museum exhibit

    The exhibit also displays works from contemporary artists, who adopted Bill Helwig’s techniques, such as Martha Banyas, Marilyn Tendrich, William Harper and Jamie Bennett. 

    By Jasmine McCraven February 19, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Feelin’ Memphis feeling South Main expansion

    Tawanda Pirtle plans to expand the store into the adjacent storefront at 511 S. Main St. 

    By Neil Strebig February 15, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Downtown Memphis Commission approves new PILOT policy

    The most notable changes to the tax incentives are the length of the program and a focus on affordable housing.

    By Neil Strebig February 14, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Student-led forum talks solutions for MATA transit issues

    Members of the reform group Stop Poverty with Policy have been riding MATA bus routes in recent months to understand how transit issues affect passengers’ everyday lives.

    By Alicia Davidson February 11, 2023
  • Health Care

    Ireland-based med tech firm selects Memphis for first U.S. location

    Over the past 13 years, PBC has grown from a small startup in Ireland to a company with offices in France and now Memphis, and partners in Germany, Sweden and Japan. 

    By Aisling Mäki February 10, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Tom Lee Park’s Sunset Canopy dedicated to Tyre Nichols

    The dedication was prompted by photos Nichols took in the park, including of sunsets on the river that the canopy overlooks.

    By Bill Dries February 10, 2023
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    Conaway: It was a good idea 204 years ago, now it’s happening

    A unique world-class park is taking shape on the riverfront. Renowned designers Studio Gang and Scape are taking their inspiration from the river in front of the park and inviting the entire city on the bluff behind it to enjoy it year-round.

    By Dan Conaway February 10, 2023
  • Health Care

    St. Jude files permits for new high-rise towers

    St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s $13 billion campus expansion, the largest in its history, is progressing.

    By Aisling Mäki, Neil Strebig February 10, 2023
  • Real Estate

    With Grand Hyatt paused, parking lot to take its place

    Carlisle Development filed plans to build a temporary surface parking lot at the proposed Grand Hyatt site at One Beale. 

    By Neil Strebig February 06, 2023
  • Metro

    Protesters take to street, while skaters honor Nichols’ bold spirit

    One group camped in the middle of a Downtown intersection to make their demands known. Another rolled out a freewheeling celebration of a fellow skateboarder.

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    Swift release of Nichols’ bodycam footage hasn’t opened door for other MPD videos

    By Aarron Fleming, Alicia Davidson February 04, 2023
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    First phase of $50M Conwood Flats, Varsity Spirit renovation now open in historic Snuff District

    The opening of Conwood Flats and Varsity Spirit’s headquarters marks the halfway point for the historic Snuff District redevelopment. 

    By Neil Strebig February 05, 2023
  • Real Estate

    100 N. Main developers get $7M for cleanup

    Downtown Mobility Authority agrees to $7 million cleanout request for 100 N. Main building. 

    By Neil Strebig January 26, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    City Council sets up compromise provisions for Memphis in May damage deposit

    The council votes on the Memphis in May measure at its first meeting in February. The council delayed several other matters, including a possible new name for Audubon Park and a decision on the Dream Hotel. 

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    Memphis facility should reduce cancer-causing emissions, City Council says

    By Bill Dries January 24, 2023
  • Downtown

    Developers submit $7M cleanout plan for 100 N. Main

    Once redevelopment is complete, 100 N. Main will include a restaurant, condos, 205 apartments, 160-room hotel and offices. 

    By Neil Strebig January 23, 2023
  • Sports

    Former Loudon defender joins Memphis 901 FC

    Carson Vom Steeg made 21 starts in the USL Championship last season.

    By John Varlas January 17, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Sports and race intersect at MLK Day forum

    Panelists at the National Civil Rights Museum event included Katrina Merriweather, head coach of the University of Memphis women’s basketball team, Memphis Grizzlies small forward Danny Green and former NBA superstar Grant Hill.

    By Jasmine McCraven January 16, 2023
  • Performing Arts

    Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle coming to Memphis

    Emmy award-winning entertainers Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle are set to co-headline their first show at the FedExForum.

    By Jasmine McCraven January 03, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    River skiers open 2023 with charity

    Despite this year’s low water levels, many volunteers and onlookers showed up on Sunday to participate in this year’s Ski Freeze Memphis event — including six-time top fuel champion Clay Millican. 

    By Jasmine McCraven January 06, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    New Year’s Eve event brings hope for the homeless

    “I pray that all of us can live in the moment and that we can get some of the best moments we can out of life” in 2023, host Eric Brinson said.

    By Alicia Davidson December 31, 2022
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    New Daisy under new management and preparing for 2023 shows

    The Downtown Memphis Commission is working on bringing the historic New Daisy Theatre back online next year after being vacant since 2018. The venue will host its first event on Jan. 12.

    By Neil Strebig December 29, 2022

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