“If that person says, ‘I like your outfit’ or stares or the car that drives by honks, it’s going to be a fun night,” said Mark Sandfoss, a zoologist with a flair for fashion.

In the shadow of the Renasant Convention Center, a peaceful line forms. People in shabby, sometimes off-season clothing, come for a homemade burrito, bag of chips, water, a soft drink, maybe a pair of new socks.

The local food truck will be moving into the former site of Regina’s Cajun Restaurant in a Downtown space near Court Square.

Community leaders and officials highlighted the legacy of Stax, the record label and museum, with a musical performance and panel in celebration of its addition to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. 

Plans call for a pool courtyard, coffee shop, transit station and pet park.

Some City Council members think the city could take on more risk with One Beale’s Grand Hyatt, while some say other projects come first.

The Hospitality Hub is ready to debut its new campus at 590 Washington Ave., featuring expanded emergency housing and case management services, three green spaces, a family room, a children’s play area and more.

The $44 million Uptown redevelopment project is expected to begin later this summer. But the original office of Dixie Greyhound chairman James Frederick Smith — his title still on the door — will be kept much as it is today. 

Felicia Suzanne’s is one of three businesses seeking grants from the Center City Development Corp. 

The Thursday 4 p.m. session at City Hall comes after the city administration balked at a change in the terms of a city-funded backstop for the hotel project. The delayed Tuesday vote came as the administration got some expressions of concern from state officials.

The president and CEO of Memphis River Parks Partnership says on “Behind The Headlines” that Tom Lee Park’s new look will debut next summer, but it will be available before that, for the Memphis In May International Festival.

Over the next four months, the Memphis River Parks Partnership aims to come up with four possible scenarios for the 40-year-old, city-owned park.

For people who live in the South Main Historic District, Trolley Night is not just about a chance to relax after the week. It also epitomizes the neighborhood’s growth over the past 20 years.

The draw of promotions adds to fans coming to AutoZone Park.

Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board members approved the payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for the mixed-use development in the Edge District. 

COVID gutted the distribution networks for street gold like shoes, belts and sleeping bags. But Pam Scarbrough of Community Alliance for the Homeless found a way around it.

The requests are on the agenda for next week’s Center City Development Corp. meeting, including plans for a mixed-use development at the former Prince Hall Chapter of the Masonic Building Association.

The recently opened Downtown Memphis grocer South Point Grocery will host live musical acts on its storefront porch throughout June.

Craft beer and hot wings make beautiful music — and up to 240 different flavor combinations — together on Beale Street. 

Nashville-based Earl Swensson Associates submitted plans for a 258,964-square-foot renovation of the historic Downtown building.

For example, there are grit cakes, filled with your choice of shrimp, salmon croquettes, chicken, pork or vegetables.

The board approved updated design plans for the project in the Edge District. 

Penny’s Nitty Gritty Upscale Southern expected to be open in August.

Upcoming renovations will include improving the entrance to the building from the adjacent garage.

Led by Kevin Woods and Billy Orgel, 100 North Main Development Partners share updated plans for condos in the historic building and outline the next steps in the property's renovation.