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    Popular sushi restaurant to add third location — with a twist

    At Red Koi’s upcoming Highland Street location, there will be a few tables for diners but the main focus will be as a take-out location. 

    By Matthew Fite July 19, 2023
  • Food

    Huey’s adding to-go kitchen to East Memphis location

    Since the neighboring Coming Attractions clothing store space became available, the restaurant is expanding with an area dedicated to carry-out orders.

    By Sophia Surrett July 19, 2023
  • Food News

    Peach Cobbler Factory opens second Memphis location

    In Tennessee, the Peach Cobbler Factory has 17 new locations planned, which will bring the number of venues in the state to 20. 

    By Sophia Surrett July 19, 2023
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    Designer David Quarles sets the scene for local restaurant — and beyond

    The “in-the-clouds thinker” and Memphis designer has audience of millions on Facebook and Instagram with his DIY decorating videos.

    By Jane Roberts July 16, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Owner prepares sale of Eastgate Shopping Center’s office buildings

    An affiliate of Gulf Coast Commercial Management, 210 Development bought the 450,000-square-foot office and retail center in 2022 for $49.1 million. 

    By Rob Moore July 13, 2023
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    Inked: Amro tunes up, Tesla adds charging station

    Amro Music first opened shop in Memphis in 1921, surviving the Great Depression a decade later by trading milk and eggs for piano lessons. Today it’s the largest piano, band and orchestra dealer in the Mid-South.

    By Rob Moore July 05, 2023
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    High Point Terrace residents continue long-time July Fourth tradition

    “With the 75th anniversary of the event being next year, we are expecting a very large turnout, and I am already looking forward to it,” one resident said.

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. July 04, 2023
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    Calkins: She has worked at Gould’s for 68 years. But that’s not the most remarkable part of her tale.

    As a 21-year-old housekeeper at Gould’s, Eunice Boddie got up the courage to ask her boss in 1955 if she could be a hair stylist instead. Today she’s celebrating her 68th consecutive year of working with the company. 

    By Geoff Calkins July 03, 2023
  • Food News

    For new dessert shop, the ‘proof is in the pudding’

    Elise Dessert Co. is celebrating its grand opening in the University District. The shop features banana pudding made with owner Bria Walls’ family recipe.

    By Matthew Fite July 01, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Elwood’s Shack owner’s Texas tomatoes raise money for Special Olympics

    With the opening of his second Elwood’s Shack location at 4040 Park Ave. delayed until mid-July, Tim Bednarski realized he had more tomatoes than he could handle.

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. June 19, 2023
  • Education

    16 Shelby County students are new National Merit Scholars. Here’s who they are.

    These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 23, 2023
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    In year 70, Memphis Botanic Garden looks to grow even more

    Gina Harris, the Botanic Garden’s director of education and events said the venue has grown “by leaps and bounds” in the last 20 years, adding new gardens and areas, as well as communities served.

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. June 10, 2023
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    $10 deal: Taco Antrax’s Quesadilla de Huitlacoche

    Huitlacoche is a Mexican delicacy, and it’s absolutely delicious. It’s also a black mold that grows on corn, but don’t let that stop you.

    By Joshua Carlucci June 08, 2023
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    Christ Church and 161 other United Methodist churches OK’d to leave

    More than 80% of the 840 UMC churches — and 87% of the members — in the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual Conference have chosen to remain with the United Methodist Church.

    By Jane Roberts May 24, 2023
  • Education

    Sharon McNary, ‘triple crown’ of principals, retiring after 40 years in district

    McNary’s leadership produced two big faculty awards, high test scores and a neighborhood that knows her by her smile and Mustang convertible.

    By Jane Roberts May 23, 2023
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    ‘Grounded’ program inspires teen mindfulness, peace work

    A Memphis documentary, “Me and the Light,” inspired the school curriculum Grounded that has touched hundreds. 

    By Jane Roberts May 17, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Houston’s Restaurant sued for alleged racial profiling

    A Mississippi couple has filed a lawsuit against Houston’s Restaurant and their managers after they say they were asked to leave due to what they say was racial profiling.

    By Ben Wheeler May 15, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Steve Pearl was a handyman who could ‘help with anything’

    Christ Church Memphis members mourn the death of Stephen Pearl, director of the church’s facilities, who was attacked outside his home.

    By Jane Roberts May 10, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Three detained after police pursuit at Baptist Memorial Hospital

    Memphis Police Department officers responded to a call Monday night at the hospital about two shooting victims who had arrived in a private vehicle. Shortly after, police pursued suspects who were breaking into a vehicle.

    By Julia Baker May 08, 2023
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    New Eats: East Memphis’ Belle Meade Social opens

    At Belle Meade Social’s soft opening last week, they were serving six appetizers, six salads, three sandwiches, seven entrees, three pizzas and 10 sides from their menu. And at least one of those dishes was described as “beautiful.” 

    By Jennifer Biggs May 09, 2023
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    Miles away, years apart: In Shelby County, where you live impacts how long you’ll live

    For residents of one pocket of Binghampton, the average life expectancy is about 66 years. A few miles away, in East Memphis’ River Oaks, residents can expect to live about 18 years longer. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 04, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Suspect injured after shootout with off-duty officer

    The shooting in the 4800 block of Poplar Avenue occurred at 7:13 p.m. after the off-duty approached the individual and two or three other suspects who were breaking into a Dodge Charger.

    By Julia Baker May 01, 2023
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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

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