“This unprecedented investment in Memphis marks the single-largest transportation investment in Tennessee state history and will be transformative for our infrastructure,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said.

The historic alleyway runs east from Second Street now to Fourth Street between Court and Madison avenues. Stuart Harris, a developer who spearheaded a renaming effort, said the “in-between” place holds “a lot of possibility and magic.”

The Walk, a 29-acre development on a vacant strip of land between AutoZone Park and FedExForum, still has big plans.

They want a public walkway along the bluff to continue at ground level. The museum’s plans call for a public area atop the museum that offers a view of the riverbluff.

Want to see sparks fly this week? There are fireworks shows planned for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Grind City sits on five acres along the Mississippi River and will use its expansive front lawn, nicknamed “the yard,” as the fireworks viewing area Thursday, July 4.

A Friday court ruling denies a request by opponents of the museum’s construction who sought a temporary injunction last September to stop construction on the riverfront.

Black authors are prominently displayed at DeMoir Books & Things where Memphis book lovers will also find titles by authors ranging from the Harlem Renaissance writers to women poets to LGBTQ+ romance novelists. 

“We’ve needed a larger brewery for years and this one will allow us to grow and produce even more styles of beer,” said Andy Ashby, one of Memphis Made’s co-owners. 

“If we can remove some food waste from the landfill, then we can make a big impact on climate change,” Project Green Fork’s program manager said about the organization’s annual Loving Local event. 

The flyway is a boardwalk that will lead to a view of the Mississippi River from an overlook where Tom Lee Park becomes Ashburn-Coppock Park.

The 60 and older prom was a groovy way to get Shelby County seniors out of the house and onto the dance floor. “One of my favorite things I ever heard was that this is the best party that they’ve ever been to on a Monday.”

The portable bookstore will have pop-ups through the rest of the year as the owners prepare to open a brick-and-mortar shop in Memphis.

The Downtown Memphis Commission’s anti-blight committee files lawsuits against blighted properties in Memphis that are inhabitable. The DMC said the litigation is the effective, but “last resort.” 

About 3,000 people participated in the Beale Street event, with floats and marchers representing 110 local groups including businesses, performing arts organizations and nonprofits. 

The development involves transforming the 712-unit Foote Homes into a mixed-income neighborhood with 393 replacement units, 126 mid-range affordable units and 193 market-rate units.

More than 1,800 runners participated in the event’s 5K, 10K and half-marathon races that began and ended at King & Union Bar Grocery located at 185 Union Ave.

A new mixed-use luxury hotel development has been proposed, including a 191-room hotel, a 65-unit condominium, a restaurant/bar, retail space and a parking garage. 

The 210-unit apartment building is phase one for the $100 million development planned by Carlisle Corp.

Ohio-based Cleveland Construction co-hosted an outreach event at the Springhill Suites Downtown Wednesday, May 22, to find subcontractors for Memphis’ tallest tower. 

In 1983, when Beale Street reopened as the city-owned entertainment district, Al James, now 71, became its official manager, running the hardscape of one of the country’s most famous streets like it was his own front yard.

The upcoming Downtown game bar will feature 20 arcade games, an 8-foot Lite Brite and an authentic Philly, with rolls shipped from Philadelphia. 

Bobby Whitlock grew up in Millington and got his start at Stax Records. He was a member of Derek and the Dominoes, the classic English band that included Eric Clapton, and also recorded with George Harrison, Dr. John, the Rolling Stones and more

“We didn’t want to split up,” Sweet Cheeks team captain Alex Boggs said. “Winning is great. That’s not what this week is about. This week is about cutting out from work for a little bit, hanging out with some of your best friends in the world.”