The Dixon’s resident feline has survived enough near catnappings that the museum has put up a little sign letting people know he works there and not to take him home.

The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?

The Chick-fil-A, which opened in 2009, closed on May 29 for renovations of the 4,400-square-foot building at 1980 Union Ave. 

After the original June date was spoiled by lightning, the festival found a new venue, bringing about 100 vendors, music and drag performances and a Mid-South Pride Royale Court.

Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.

More than 130,000 attendees and 400 vendors were expected for the 37th annual Midtown event. Our photos by Brad Vest capture the fun.

The Memphis Comic Expo is racing faster than a speeding bullet to a new venue this year, but there is more to the move than just changing locations.

Carlisle Development Co. expects residential construction to begin early next year.

A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run. 

A former Memphian returned to the city to claim the record for eating the most deep-fried Oreos at Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint in Midtown.

Although not a native Memphian, he was the “face of the Memphis Zoo” for nearly 15 years. 

Longtime News Channel 3 sports videographer Jeff Woods is retiring after 40 years at the station. But first he’ll shoot one more FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Also, Hattiloo Theatre backs away from church redevelopment, and Memphis Glass Works bought 8,156 square feet of industrial buildings in Olive Branch.

A friendly competition over who could make the best homebrew turned into the city’s second-largest brewery. 

Plus, a Southaven retail strip has been sold. 

Chef Marisa Griffith has been curating the Overton Park Shell’s dining experiences for the past four years, but this year, the food is a little different. 

Whether it’s a name you know or a name that’s hidden, this month, artists and photographers from Memphis and beyond capture the Arkansas Delta, quiet moments of everyday life and more. 

“It’s gone through a few iterations and we’re excited that someone’s picking up the ball and really pushing it to completion,” said the founder of Cnct. Design.

Other acts include Pokey LaFarge, Kudzu Kings, Lukah, DJ AD & The Vibe Tribe, Arkansauce, Princeton James Productions, Nashville family quartet The New Respects, and Nashville hip-hop/R&B artist Daisha McBride featuring Memphis rapper and designer Brezay.

Midtown Fourth of July celebration attracts hundreds, but many who came said they had mixed feelings about the holiday this year.

“Structurally, things may be a little different,” said the owners, but the Cooper-Young pub is coming back with a new cocktail to mark the occasion. 

A new hangout spot is coming to Midtown Memphis that brings a twist to the traditional game night. 

Video posted to social media shows the driver crashing into the Cooper-Young restaurant’s front patio without making efforts to brake.

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades across the Mid-South in this guide — from Downtown Memphis to Southaven to Millington and everywhere in between. 

If you want “one last hoorah,” it will be open until June 28.