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  • 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
  • Neighborhoods

    Memphis 3.0 presentation tackles pedestrian safety

    More than a dozen community stakeholders in District 5 gathered at Benjamin Hooks Library Wednesday night to give feedback on issues pinpointed in the Memphis 3.0 plan.

    By Daja E. Henry June 23, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Junior Achievement president revitalizes Memphis entrepreneur program

    Leigh Mansberg has unleashed her own entrepreneurial bent to reshape the way JA works, digging down to formularize the can-do energy that was the air she breathed growing up.

    By Jane Roberts June 20, 2022
  • Update East Memphis

    New Topgolf Memphis details revealed through first permit

    The $16.5 million Topgolf facility is slated to include 72 hitting bays, a full kitchen and two bars.

    By Abigail Warren June 15, 2022
  • East Memphis

    Laurelwood resident stands against hate with LOVE

    “I couldn’t figure out why someone would put that in our neighborhood,” Steve Brown said of racist communcation left at his front door.

    By Carmen Darden June 17, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Malco Majestic sold for $2.5 million

    After $50 million entertainment hub deal stalls, former movie theater in Hickory Hill has new owners, new vision. 

    By Neil Strebig June 10, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    $100M India Cultural Center expansion approved by LUCB

    East Memphis will soon be home to the area’s first AC Hotel by Marriott and a $100 million India Cultural Center expansion is on its way in Eads.

    By Neil Strebig June 09, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Greek Fest: ‘Everything is back plus more’

    After a scaled-down version of the fest in October 2021, the event is back in full force with a Greek pastry corner; “Greek Boutique,” including Greek-themed apparel and cookbooks; live music; and plenty of Greek cuisine.

    By Alicia Davidson May 20, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Everybody say opa! Memphis Greek Festival returns in a big way

    Some favorites missing from last fall’s smaller festival — gyros, lamb chops — are back, alongside 28,000 cookies, music, dancing and more. 

    By Jennifer Biggs May 19, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Walnut Grove Road project to include charter school, residences, offices

    Lighthouse Community Ecosystem plans to build a “holistic” community with more than a dozen buildings near the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.

    By Neil Strebig May 13, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    LUCB approves 2 warehouse projects, totaling over one million square footage

    Atlanta-based Robinson Weeks plans to build two warehouses in southeast Memphis, and Indianapolis-based Scannell Properties is set to build two warehouses in northeast Memphis. 

    By Neil Strebig May 12, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    TacoNGanas readies to open new East Memphis location

    The Board of Adjustment approved a variance that would allow for a new TacoNGanas location in East Memphis. 

    By Neil Strebig April 28, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Half Shell to stay put through coming development

    The restaurant has been at Poplar and Mendenhall since 1983 and will stay where it is despite demolition of the east side of Williamsburg Village.

    By Jennifer Biggs April 27, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Parts of Williamsburg Village to be demolished

    Plans have been submitted for demolition and new construction for the eastern half of the East Memphis shopping center.

    Related story:

    Half Shell to stay put through coming development

    By Neil Strebig April 26, 2022
  • Business

    Topgolf confirmed for Memphis; LUCB approves plan unanimously

    The Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board unanimously approved a Topgolf off Callis-Cutoff Road near the Memphis-Germantown border Thursday morning.

    By Abigail Warren April 17, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Let’s do the Time Warp again: Drive-in movie series resumes

    Load up the car and head to the Malco Summer Drive-In for an all-nighter of classic cinema. Each month features a different subject.

    By Michael Waddell February 05, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    East Memphis neighbors win appeal regarding synagogue

    Although the site plan did not violate any rules or codes, Board of Adjustment members were sympathetic to neighbors’ concerns, noting the development was “wrong” and they themselves would not want to live next to the synagogue.

    By Julia Baker January 30, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Trash or treasure? Illegally dumped tires become bicycle lane barriers

    Binghampton Development Corporation and artist Tad Pierson have turned 420 illegally dumped tires into bicycle lane barriers and have begun installing them along Broad Avenue in Binghampton.

    By Julia Baker January 21, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Council votes no on Binghampton gas station

    The elaborately designed convenience store with gas pumps and retail bays would have been built at 2977 Broad Ave. at Tillman Street and Sam Cooper Boulevard.

    By Julia Baker January 18, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Neighborhood leaders oppose proposed gas station in Binghampton

    The City Council will once again be voting on a special use permit for a proposed gas station on Tillman Street between Sam Cooper Boulevard and Broad Avenue during Tuesday’s 10 a.m. City Council meeting. 

    By Julia Baker January 03, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Residential returns to Brookhaven Circle: ‘It’s truly its own district over here’

    “... With help from the city, we could create something like a Cooper-Young or an Overton Square area,” said John M. Howard Jr., leader of the ownership team that developed the lofts.

    By Rob Moore October 21, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    New Eats: ‘Lard have mercy’ — this breakfast is big and bad in the best way

    John Currence’s signature breakfast restaurant finally got ahead of the supply chain and is open in East Memphis, and serving good food.

    By Jennifer Biggs October 12, 2021
  • Business

    Iconic Crescent Center fetches $67.5 million

    The Crescent Center’s new owner said he was impressed by both the building and its East Memphis neighborhood. 

    By Rob Moore October 01, 2021
  • Update City of Memphis

    Family of man shot, killed at Kroger gas station seeks justice

    “Alvin Motley had a right to exist, pump gas and play his music because this is America, and nobody has the right to kill a young Black man for playing music,” says civil rights attorney.

    By Yolanda Jones August 11, 2021
  • Spirit of Memphis

    After suicide, Oakhaven church provides mental health services

    Healing Center Baptist Church’s Bishop William Young and his wife, Pastor Dianne Young, have continued their larger mission to remove the stigma around mental health in a predominantly African American community.

    By Omer Yusuf July 28, 2021

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