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<strong>Christina Barber (center) meets up with friends while during the Memphis Botanic Garden's Cherry Blossom Picnic March 18, 2023.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)Arts & Culture

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
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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
Arts & Culture

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

  • Neighborhoods

    March open house launches month of Muslims in Memphis events

    Muslims in Memphis holds its 17th annual community open house on March 2, when seven area mosques will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    By Brandi Hunter 7 hours ago
  • 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
  • Premium Food

    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 Criminal Justice

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Premium 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

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