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    A look inside the 100 N. Main project: What’s left and what’s to come

    Phase One of the 100 N. Main redevelopment is more than 75% complete, with plans to begin construction next year. So what exactly goes into cleaning out a 58-year-old, 38-story building?

    By Sophia Surrett November 25, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Gallery: Christmas time in the city

    Kids and adults gathered Downtown Saturday for the Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting sponsored by the Downtown Memphis Commission. Photographer Ziggy Mack was there to capture the excitement.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 23, 2024
  • Behind The Headlines

    Main Street Trolley unlikely to restart till next summer

    MATA’s interim CEO Bacarra Mauldin addressed the myriad problems facing the transit system, even while noting progress on some fronts.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 25, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Memphis looks to add more officers, new police branch Downtown

    The City of Memphis plans to invest additional resources Downtown — including almost 200 more cameras — to make the area safer. 

    By Samuel Hardiman November 22, 2024
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    Memphis eyes new tax for Downtown security and beautification

    The City of Memphis is eyeing a single-item tax on food and other items sold Downtown to fund the district’s security, beautification and assistance for the area’s unhoused population. 

    By Samuel Hardiman November 22, 2024
  • Health Care

    Former St. Jude fundraising exec to lead global anti-hunger charity

    A longtime Memphian and former executive for the fundraising and awareness organization at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is headed to Oklahoma to lead a global anti-hunger charity. 

    By Aisling Mäki November 18, 2024
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    Preston Lamm leaves 40-year legacy at Rum Boogie Cafe

    Beale Street would not be what it is today without Rum Boogie Cafe owner, and former CPA, Preston Lamm. But, he’s turned the keys over to a new owner. 

    By Jennifer Chandler November 19, 2024
  • Downtown

    Dorothy Walk sat firmly in Cossitt Library and changed the city

    She was arrested numerous times for participating in sit-ins, starting in March 1960 when she and others demanded access to library books.

    By Jane Roberts November 18, 2024
  • Downtown

    Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in — with conditions

    Due to security concerns, Malco began installing 6-foot, black aluminum poles around the property in July. Zoning officials issued a stop work order, halting the project. 

    By Sophia Surrett November 17, 2024
  • Food News

    Another Memphis chef headed to ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’

    Sarah Cai of Good Fortune Co. will be featured on Wednesday’s new episode of Guy Fieri’s “Guy’s Grocery Games.” 

    By Christin Yates November 12, 2024
  • Music

    Rock-n-Romp offers sneak peek of new Mud Island experience

    The event is a chance for attendees to see the beginnings of a new attraction being built in the former Mississippi River Museum at the park.

    By Stevie Paige November 01, 2024
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Downtown tourism tax dollars back after pandemic

    The sales-tax growth captured Downtown showed city taxpayers will not bail out Bass Pro Shops at The Pyramid, the Renasant Convention Center and other Downtown projects for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Samuel Hardiman October 23, 2024
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    Calkins: As NBA season tips off, FedEx’s Richard Smith says it’s a ‘desperate’ moment for Downtown

    FedEx exec Richard Smith says this is a critical moment for Downtown Memphis — and the Grizzlies, FedExForum and Beale Street may be the key.

    By Geoff Calkins October 23, 2024
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    Calkins: Richard Smith on crime, conference realignment and how the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium gift happened

    Richard Smith was as surprised as anyone when Fred Smith, his father, decided the family would give $50 million to help renovate the stadium. Here’s Smith on crime, Ja Morant, conference realignment and how that gift came to be.

    By Geoff Calkins October 23, 2024
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    Memphis-Arkansas Bridge’s political history goes back to Boss Crump

    Politics is nothing new when it comes to projects like “America’s River Crossing” in Downtown Memphis. The circa-1949 bridge it would replace saw plenty of it when it came time to consider its name.

    By Bill Dries October 22, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Freedom Awards honor slayers of ‘dragons of prejudice’ in star-studded ceremony

    The 33rd annual Freedom Awards went to Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Lee, Howard University professor and attorney Sherrilyn Ifill and civil rights activist Xernona Clayton.

    By Jody Callahan October 18, 2024
  • Real Estate

    Bonds approved for Sheraton Memphis Downtown, AutoZone Park, 100 N. Main

    A DMC board approved bonds to loan Memphis the millions needed to buy and maintain the Sheraton Memphis Downtown hotel, renovate AutoZone Park and update the 100 N. Main parking garage.

    By Sophia Surrett October 09, 2024
  • Downtown

    Memphis Flyway construction offers rare river’s edge wilderness view

    “This flyway provides (an) opportunity to get closer to the river, to see a natural habitat and to enjoy the quietness of this area of the park,” Memphis River Parks Partnership COO Art Davis said.

    By Bill Dries October 02, 2024
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    Why the City of Memphis is trying to buy a hotel

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young said he felt “very compelled” to purchase Downtown’s Sheraton because of the financial risks associated with not buying it. 

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    City of Memphis wants to buy Downtown Sheraton for $22M

    By Samuel Hardiman September 25, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis to issue $16M in debt for 100 N. Main, AutoZone Park

    The City of Memphis is readying $16 million in bonds to subsidize a two-part project that includes parking at 100 N. Main and renovations at AutoZone Park Downtown.

    By Samuel Hardiman September 20, 2024
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    Archives bar to open Downtown next week

    Chef Phillip Dewayne’s newest venture brings elevated casual dining to Downtown Memphis.

    By Christin Yates September 27, 2024
  • Downtown

    Eco-friendly reno planned for One Memphis Place

    Also: Coworking space for lawyers is coming to Downtown. 

    By Sophia Surrett September 19, 2024
  • Downtown

    100 N. Main to get upscale Marriott hotel

    The hotel selection and design have pushed the project timeline back from the end of 2027 to early 2028.

    By Sophia Surrett September 18, 2024
  • Real Estate

    Edge District warehouse could become restaurant space

    The Monroe Avenue location is one of several grant requests on the agenda for the Downtown Memphis Commission Center City Development Corp.

    By Sophia Surrett September 13, 2024
  • Food News

    The Juke could join more ‘Jams’ Downtown

    Monique Williams already operates two locations of Biscuits & Jams. Now, she’s planning another music-centric concept. 

    By Sophia Surrett September 13, 2024

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