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    Next-to-last phase of $187M Foote Homes redevelopment is complete

    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.

    By Sophia Surrett June 13, 2024
  • Sports

    Great American River Run caps off Memphis in May

    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.

    By Kambui Bomani May 25, 2024
  • Real Estate

    Luxury hotel planned near FedExForum

    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. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 24, 2024
  • Real Estate

    The Oliver to begin leasing this summer

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

    By Sophia Surrett May 23, 2024
  • Real Estate

    100 N. Main contractor seeks help on project

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

    By Sophia Surrett May 23, 2024
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    Street cred: Behind-the-scenes man has run Beale for decades

    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.

    By Jane Roberts May 24, 2024
  • Food News

    New bar will ‘Level Up’ South Main

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

    By Christin Yates May 21, 2024
  • Music

    Memphis music icon joining Beale Street Walk of Fame

    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

    By Jody Callahan May 18, 2024
  • Food News

    Party team? Competition team? Sweet Cheeks does it all at SmokeSlam

    “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.”

    By Joshua Carlucci May 17, 2024
  • Food News

    SmokeSlam opens with dessert, bacon and wings competitions

    A bourbon-soaked pineapple upside-down cake and a smoked Rice Krispies Treat with a mango habanero glaze were just two of the dishes already turned in for judging Thursday at Tom Lee Park. 

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    At MIM, BBQ Alley is ‘for the people,’ pitmaster says

    By Holly Whitfield May 17, 2024
  • Food News

    A first look at SmokeSlam on the river

    Barbecue teams, food vendors and cooking demos are set up in Tom Lee Park ahead of the inaugural festival’s opening day.

    By Holly Whitfield May 16, 2024
  • Real Estate

    A convenience store, cafe and deli combo coming to Exchange Building

    Filmmaker Miroslav Mitic is opening the Dream Magic Daily Market on the ground floor of the Exchange Building. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 15, 2024
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    Harris wants Baptist and Methodist involved in Regional One project

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris told the Memphis Rotary Club he has asked leaders of both of the city’s health care giants about becoming involved in the rebuild of Regional One Health. But he also admitted the discussions haven’t gotten very far yet.

    By Bill Dries May 14, 2024
  • Premium Public Safety

    Beale Street security tabs out before last call

    The Downtown Memphis Commission uses security checkpoints on Beale Street on the weekends. But that private security does not screen patrons all night, every night. Security checkpoints come down at some point, while some bars are still open.

    By Aarron Fleming May 09, 2024
  • Food News

    Battle of the Barbecue: Know before you go to MIM’s barbecue contest

    The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is back for the 46th year. We’ve got your guide to the food, tent etiquette, entertainment and more for this year’s event in Liberty Park. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 14, 2024
  • Downtown

    Riverbeat gallery Sunday: The rain can’t stop the Riverbeat

    Freelance photographer Ziggy Mack caught the action, sights, and the crowd at Riverbeat on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 05, 2024
  • Music

    Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean bring rare Fugees’ reunion to Riverbeat Fest

    The circuitous journey of the Fugees, a landmark 1990s’ New York hip-hop trio, landed them on the banks of the Mississippi River, at Memphis’ first Riverbeat Music Festival, on Saturday night.

    By Chris Herrington May 05, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    Book bans inspire giveaway at National Civil Rights Museum reading festival

    The celebration was held on the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1954 Brown v. Board desegregation case ruling and featured an outdoor giveaway of children’s books for grades pre-K to sixth grade and up.

    By Kambui Bomani May 04, 2024
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Mud Island Amphitheater could get major renovation

    The City of Memphis’ proposed capital-improvement budget includes issuing $17.6 million in debt over four years for the amphitheater’s renovation. A potential big-name operator could be interested, too.

    By Samuel Hardiman May 06, 2024
  • Downtown

    Vice & Virtue closing

    The Memphis-based artisan coffee roaster, is closing its Downtown coffee shop and roastery. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 01, 2024
  • Premium Real Estate

    Historic Snuff District Phase II to be complete by year’s end

    The apartment complex at 645 N. Front St. is part of the $75 million second phase of the 65-acre mixed-use development. The project was launched in 2016 to turn an abandoned industrial park in Uptown into a thriving neighborhood. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 06, 2024
  • Downtown

    Memphis bustles with bristles as Real Bearded Santas roll in

    Bewhiskered members of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas call their red-suited Christmas service a labor of love.

    By Kambui Bomani April 28, 2024
  • Downtown

    Mississippi River cobblestone landing project resumes this summer

    The cobblestone landing project got underway in 2017. It seeks to make the public and historic space on the city’s harbor more accessible with amenities like floating restaurants.

    By Bill Dries April 29, 2024
  • Premium Food News

    Upscale bar opening Downtown this summer

    The owners of The Dame, which will be located in a den-like space inside the renovated Hotel Pontotoc, say they plan to fill a niche for people looking for a nice glass of wine outside a high-end restaurant. 

    By Christin Yates April 23, 2024
  • Downtown

    Riverside Drive closes in preparation for Riverbeat

    Tom Lee Park is expected to welcome its 500,000th visitor this month, eight months after its formal opening on the Labor Day weekend. The park closes next Sunday for the Riverbeat load-in, but will reopen partially between the music festival and the SmokeSlam barbecue contest.

    By Bill Dries April 22, 2024

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