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<strong>At the Memphis Botanic Garden, children can take on-site courses and learn about the different plants that grow around the green space.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)Subscribers only Neighborhoods

Learning comes naturally at Memphis Botanic Garden

The educational programs MBG offers include on-site classes for students as well as in-school visits. Both have been blooming as schools have been returning to more normal routines.

By Aarron Fleming January 26, 2023
East Memphis

Council member proposes name change for Audubon Park

The Memphis City Council is also expected to take up the Dream hotel project on South Main and a damage deposit proposal for Memphis in May’s return to Tom Lee Park.

By Bill Dries January 24, 2023
Subscribers only East Memphis

Memphis business TapRoute offers runners a refill

A local Memphis business is creating an alternative for runners and cyclists to refill their water bottles on the go.

By Alicia Davidson January 19, 2023
Education

U of M sustains damage from winter storm

The U of M spring semester starts Jan. 17 but campus reopens for business Jan. 3. It is the second local university to announce damages from the recent winter weather.

By Aarron Fleming December 30, 2022

  • Neighborhoods

    Students join rapper NLE Choppa ‘to skate for Tyre’

    “I was just trying to turn a negative into a positive. That’s my main goal today.”

    By Rob Moore 6 hours ago
  • Spirit of Memphis

    ‘Hanukkah is about coming together’

    “The menorah was always lit in the Temple, and it was a symbol of the eternal and unbreakable connection between God and the Jewish people,” said Rabbi Jeff Dreifus of Temple Israel.

    By Alicia Davidson December 18, 2022
  • News and Features

    Corky’s reopens with a new look after a February fire

    After the East Memphis barbecue restaurant caught fire earlier this year, owner Jimmy Stovall decided to remodel. And at least one new touch nods to the building’s previous life as a gas station. 

    By Jennifer Biggs December 12, 2022
  • Subscribers only East Memphis

    Oak Court, whatever happens next, won city’s heart in 1988

    Oak Court, in its day, was a pinnacle of shopping and retail lore. It was also the first project that developers Jack Belz and Henry Turley did together. 

    By Jane Roberts December 11, 2022
  • Real Estate

    $400M Cordova project breaks ground

    “This is a wonderful Christmas present for Cordova,” Memphis City Councilwoman Rhonda Logan said. “This will be the catalyst needed for Cordova … and is a perfect example of a public-private partnership.” 

    By Neil Strebig December 07, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    The art of Christmas: Holiday market tradition continues

    Memphis Arts Collective’s temporary shop at Poplar Plaza, which offers pottery, jewelry, sculptures, handmade clothes and more, marks its 30th anniversary. 

    By Jasmine McCraven November 27, 2022
  • Subscribers only Real Estate

    Inked: YogaSix to open Downtown; Sephora coming to Cordova

    YogaSix plans to open at 372 S. Main St. next year, and Sephora is headed to the Kohl’s at 2335 N. Germantown Parkway in Cordova.

    By Neil Strebig November 16, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis Botanic Garden shines light on Japanese traditions

    The Memphis Japan Festival, presented through a collaboration between the garden and the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, showcases all things Japanese.

    By Jasmine McCraven November 06, 2022
  • Music

    In the Clubs: Recording studio reopens to teach kids how to make music

    “All of (Notes for Notes) studios were in cities that had a rich music history,” said the head of the local Boys & Girls Clubs. “So, I knew we’d definitely be a good fit.”

    By Jasmine McCraven November 05, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Bookworms unite! Benjamin L. Hooks Library hosts fall book sale

    Memphis Public Libraries book sales help raise funds for the library while also offering great deals on used books to eager shoppers. 

    By Alicia Davidson October 28, 2022
  • Food

    New Eats: Celebrity’s Soul Food delivers with a smile

    Celebrity’s Soul Food on Highland is staffed with friendly people and serves the biggest chicken wings you’ve seen.

    By Jennifer Biggs December 01, 2022
  • Music

    Mempho returns with Widespread Panic headlining two nights for 2022 festival

    Mempho Music Festival returns this weekend, bringing options for music and food lovers alike.

    By Judaea Driscoll September 28, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Audubon Park redesign draws heckler, questions at groundbreaking

    Neighbors of the park generally supported the new playground and picnic pavilion planned, but voiced concerns about a rendering from earlier this month that appeared to show the park’s lake as part of the golf course expansion. The city’s parks director says the rendering wasn’t accurate.

    By Bill Dries September 26, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    St. Jude IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis returns

    Athletes will tackle the 70.3 miles of competition, and motorists in Cordova could be affected by lane closures and delays.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 28, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis Comic Expo returns, unites creators and fans

    Comic book lovers and fantasy fans are descending on Agricenter International this weekend as the Memphis Comic Expo returns after an absence.

    By Michael Waddell September 24, 2022
  • $10 Deals

    $10 Deal: Ms. B’s Sub Shop offers one bargain after another

    Ms. B is Bonnie Harris, who worked at the Chinese Sub Shop for 25 years, has portions large enough to make sure nobody goes away hungry. 

    By Jennifer Biggs September 23, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Homes for Hearts prepares tiny house for second resident

    A partnership between Homes for Hearts, Room in the Inn and Dwayne A. Jones Construction is providing stable housing for people experiencing homelessness. 

    By Daja E. Henry September 12, 2022
  • $10 Deals

    $10 Deal: Breakfast anytime at Hyderabad Biryani

    Idly and vada are often served in Southern India in the morning, but they can be ordered on the Hyderabad Biryani menu at any time during the Southwind-area restaurant’s open hours. 

    By Jordan Arellano September 08, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Teen summit headed to Orange Mound

    Local leaders, many affiliated with the Nation of Islam, will discuss topics such as early childhood development, music entrepreneurship, juvenile justice and self-defense. 

    By Daja E. Henry August 19, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Topgolf Memphis has target opening date

    Construction work could begin in September for the facility near Germantown Road at Winchester Road.

    By Abigail Warren August 15, 2022
  • Subscribers only Neighborhoods

    Williamsburg parking problems to get worse before they get better

    Williamsburg Village businesses in East Memphis have already had trouble finding parking for customers. Now they face a shortage of spaces for employees to place their vehicles.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 15, 2022
  • East Memphis

    Wildlife Services euthanizes 120 Canada Geese after Cordova subdivision complaints

    The USDA euthanized 120 Canada geese at Riverwood Farms, in response to the homeowners association saying it was necessary for the protection of the community, but critics say it’s an inhumane, temporary solution to a problem that requires habitat modification.

    By Keely Brewer August 02, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Fashion designer’s Dixon exhibit captures tough side of femininity

    Artist and fashion designer Ramona Sonin’s “Flowerful: Fashioning the Armored Feminine,” went on display at Dixon Gallery July 17 and will run through Oct. 23.

    By Alicia Davidson July 23, 2022
  • Food

    Bryant’s Breakfast plans expansion

    Bryant’s plate lunches may even make a comeback after the expansion of the Summer Avenue breakfast spot is complete. 

    By Jordan Arellano July 23, 2022
  • Health Care

    Clark Opera Memphis Center to transform into women’s health care facility

    Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, the Mid-South’s largest OB-GYN practice, has purchased the iconic Opera Memphis building at 6745 Wolf River Blvd. 

    By Aisling Mäki June 24, 2022

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