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    Memphians jump-start the weekend with ‘World’s Biggest Bounce House’

    Big Bounce America, the “largest touring inflatable event in the entire world,” pops up at Shelby Farms Park, featuring an obstacle course, an inflatable sports course, “an immersive, intergalactic-themed attraction” and a giant bounce house.

    By Patrick Lantrip April 29, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Children saddle up for equine therapy at Shelby Farms Stables

    Tacking, horse grooming and horseback riding were on the agenda for Memphis parents and children Saturday, April 22, at the equine therapy event at Shelby Farms Stables. 

    By Alicia Davidson April 26, 2023
  • Sports

    Tigers rugby team headed to national championship

    The University of Memphis team landed a spot at nationals after they toppled rival Auburn University April 1 at the Southeastern Collegiate Rugby Conference’s Olympic Rugby Sevens Championship. 

    By Alicia Davidson April 09, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Children hunt more than 2,000 Easter eggs at the Dixon

    Kids made a dash to snag colorful eggs at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens’ annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8.

    By Alicia Davidson April 08, 2023
  • Food

    Buster’s to open second Liquors & Wines location in the fall

    It’s going to be a big year for Buster’s: In addition to the new butcher shop, the Hammonds are opening a second, larger liquor store at Ridgeway Trace in November.

    By Jennifer Biggs April 06, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Liquor Store location coming to Williamsburg Village

    We’ll have one more breakfast/brunch option next month when the second location of The Liquor Store opens at Williamsburg Village.

    By Jennifer Biggs April 05, 2023
  • Food News

    New corner restaurant plans to cater to its East Memphis neighbors

    Belle Meade Social will open where Jim’s Place and Strano! used to be, and the owners want to “be that local, neighborhood spot where people want to go — not just for when we first open, but for the next 50, 60 years.” 

    By Sherah Ndjongo March 26, 2023
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    What’s going on at Shady Grove? MSCS plans for early childhood hub

    New plans for the former Shady Grove Elementary include pre-K classrooms, new playgrounds, office space for district employees and resources for the surrounding community.

    By Aarron Fleming March 24, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    City Council redistricting votes scheduled for April

    An ad hoc group is expected to recommend several maps to the council with a first council vote scheduled for an April 5 special session. There is no guarantee the council will change the current district lines ahead of October city elections. And the ad hoc group isn’t of one mind on how to redraw the lines.

    By Bill Dries March 23, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Memphis Botanic Garden blooms with Japanese culture — and cherry blossoms

    The boom of Taiko drums, intricate kimonos and koi windsock crafting were just some elements of Japanese arts and culture displayed at Memphis Botanic Garden’s Cherry Blossom Picnic.

    By Alicia Davidson March 18, 2023
  • Premium East Memphis

    Pickleball’s popularity continues to grow

    The number of Memphis-area pickleball courts continues to grow, with at least 18 more in the works. 

    By Blair Kinsey March 13, 2023
  • Music

    Theatre Memphis, Dixon unite for Women in the Arts

    The two East Memphis entities joined forces to commemorate not only Women’s History Month but specifically women in the arts. 

    By Alicia Davidson March 06, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS eyes 36 acres north of Shelby Farms for new high school

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools is considering the purchase of 35.79 acres in Cordova for a new high school.

    By Aarron Fleming February 27, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Poplar-White Station Library partially reopens

    The library branch has been closed since MPD officer Geoffrey Redd was shot after responding to an altercation at the branch on Feb. 2. 

    By Kylah Strickland-Paige February 25, 2023
  • Business

    Six former executives launch advisory group to ‘lift’ small businesses

    Lift Partners advisers include Bruce Landau, Gregg Landau, Josh Lipman, Jim Isaacs, Peter Felsenthal and Paulo L. Teixeira. Together, the group has a wide variety of experience, each serving in a C-suite position for a minimum of 20 years.

    By Christin Yates February 19, 2023
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    Delta, Mexican or Memphis style: A guide to some of the Mid-South’s best tamales

    Delta-style, Mexican and other kinds of tamales can be found all around Memphis. Here are some of the best. 

    Related story:

    Recipe Exchange: Delta-style tamales

    By Chris Herrington, Jennifer Biggs February 18, 2023
  • Update Public Safety

    TBI confirms officer in critical condition after East Memphis shooting

    A heavy police presence was spotted at the White Station Poplar Library around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2.

    TBI confirms officer in critical condition after East Memphis shooting

    By Julia Baker, Rob Moore February 06, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    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 February 03, 2023
  • Premium East Memphis

    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
  • Premium 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
  • 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
  • Food News

    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
  • Premium 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

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