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    Grounding the Flyway: Construction continues on latest Tom Lee Park project

    The Flyway, a boardwalk and observation deck off the river, continued Tuesday, March 18, when work crews dug two 50-foot holes and filled them with reinforced concrete. 

    By Bill Dries March 18, 2025
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    St. Patrick’s Day parade paints Downtown Memphis green

    Harsh winds and heavy morning storms couldn’t stop the 52nd annual Silky Sullivan St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Beale Street.

    By Patrick Lantrip March 16, 2025
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    Thousands from around the world descend upon Memphis to play bridge

    “Jeopardy” champ James Holzhauer and 3,000 more bridge fanatics from all over the world are in Memphis the next few days for the American Contract Bridge League’s spring championship tournament.

    By Jody Callahan March 16, 2025
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    Mississippi River mayors lobby for more flood funding

    While the Mississippi River group is not shying away from using words like “climate” and “resilience” in its policy goals, members are uncertain how much federal support they can count on, given recent government cutbacks.

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk March 11, 2025
  • Food News

    Comeback Coffee closing cafe

    “We are not going anywhere as Comeback,” said Hayes McPherson, co-owner of the Pinch District coffee shop, which will continue producing coffee sodas and locally roasted coffee. “Things are just going to look different.”

    By Jennifer Chandler March 10, 2025
  • Real Estate

    Downtown to get new veterans rec center and more

    A new mailing and shipping center is headed to Jackson Avenue, and the Mid-South Paralyzed Veterans of American begins to develop its recently acquired property.

    By Dima Amro March 05, 2025
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    Edge District bookstore-coffee shop, The Four Way get renovation loans

    The forgivable loans will fund facade improvements, streetscape changes and interior design.

    By Dima Amro March 04, 2025
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    New owners plan changes for Harbor Town market

    After both working at Cordelia’s Market on Mud Island, Robert and Erica Humphreys bought the business earlier this year.

    By Jody Callahan March 04, 2025
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    Who determines how riverfront is used? Lawsuit over new Memphis Art Museum narrows.

    Chancellor Melanie Taylor Jefferson dismissed most of the claims in the Friends for Our Riverfront lawsuit seeking to stop construction of the new museum. But she kept the central question in the case.

    By Bill Dries March 01, 2025
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    Downtown Memphis Commission sets new design guidelines

    New guidelines emphasize walkability, attractive streetscapes, appealing facades, sustainability and authenticity to Memphis.

    By Dima Amro February 28, 2025
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    Memphis Downtown Sheraton could get different hotel brand

    The hotel attached to the Renasant Convention Center might become a Marriott once renovations are complete.

    By Sophia Surrett February 22, 2025
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    Cabinet Shop Lofts becoming The Stallion, with help from Downtown grant

    The Center City Development Corp. also approved funds for a transition home for people exiting the Hospitality Hub’s program. 

    By Dima Amro February 22, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    Downtown windows showcase artist’s view of the world

    With bold colors, layered textures and a deep love for Memphis traditions, artist Justin Bowles transforms everyday spaces into vibrant, immersive works of art.

    By Christin Yates February 17, 2025
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    Lower Mississippi’s largest ecosystem restoration gets go-ahead but not funding

    The $63.7 million project would restore forests and wetland habitats along 39 miles of the Mississippi River.

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk February 11, 2025
  • State Government

    Governor’s budget includes millions for Memphis Zoo, Downtown safety

    Gov. Bill Lee’s inclusion of a proposed Downtown safety program comes as the city has embarked on a plan for hardening security on FedExForum game nights.

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    State of the State: Gov. Lee proposes $1B toward $30B road projects backlog

    By Samuel Hardiman February 10, 2025
  • Music

    No Beale Street Music Fest for 2025

    The three-day festival was “paused” in 2024, Memphis in May officials said at the time, largely due to issues regarding the reconfigured Tom Lee Park that led to a less-than-successful 2023 installment of the event.

    By Jody Callahan February 06, 2025
  • Food News

    New restaurant to open in former Jerry Lee Lewis club

    A seafood restaurant has plans for the former Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe & Honky Tonk space on Beale Street.

    By Sophia Surrett February 05, 2025
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    Civil Rights Museum plans event-packed MLK Day

    The National Civil Rights Museum, located Downtown at 450 Mulberry St., will extend its hours for the day honoring Martin Luther King Jr., and admission will be free.

    By Brandon LaGrone II January 18, 2025
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    Riverfront group names acting CEO

    The Memphis River Parks Partnership is conducting a national search for someone to replace former CEO and President Carol Coletta. 

    By Jody Callahan January 16, 2025
  • Neighborhoods

    Mahogany in East Memphis to close but Mud Island location to remain

    “We loved the mall because it’s so quaint,” said Mahogany’s owner. “(But) we really had to drive our own traffic, and once we opened River Terrace, most of our traffic went there.”

    By Jody Callahan January 14, 2025
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    New Year, new gym habit? Use proper technique and proper etiquette

    The owners of Envision Fitness and Sherika Fitness offer advice on how to put your best foot forward when you’re ready to get fit. 

    By Brandon LaGrone II January 12, 2025
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    After French Quarter attack, Beale Street safety means bollards, barriers and beyond

    In the wake of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people, questions about Beale Street security are the latest concerns for those who try to plan for the worst.

    By Bill Dries January 07, 2025
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    Beale Street has a storied past. But what about the future?

    The City of Memphis could move next year to examine Beale Street’s governing structure, potentially creating a new entity to oversee the street.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 04, 2025
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    Traveling shower shows up for Memphis homeless community

    Nonprofit ShowerUp will help give “a little boost” to those who need it at the Hospitality Hub. 

    By Abigail Warren December 30, 2024
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    Generational blend: Son opens cafe inside father’s restaurant

    Mustapha Mustapha, the owner of Sam’s Main Street Eatery, felt his space needed something more. His son wanted to run his own coffee shop. So, they brewed a plan.

    By Sophia Surrett January 01, 2025

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