Over the years, possible solutions have included a new parking garage as well as shuttle services as two city mayors, multiple community leaders and even the police have joined the fray.
Effi Oswald, 12, who came dressed as Bigfoot, noted that the creature’s existence has never been disproven. “I believe in him because he probably lives in the deep woods ... My whole family believes in Bigfoot.”
Nearly two years after Tommy Pacello died of pancreatic cancer, his friends and colleagues are celebrating the visionary city planner’s birthday by unveiling a fellowship that will support his work.
Marvin Stockwell says the group still has a seat at the table as the city pursues a $684 million sports venue plan that would do away with the Mid-South Coliseum. His strategy is to find another site for the soccer stadium.
Original machines for games such as Joust, Mortal Kombat, Mario Bros., Pac-Man and others fill the arcade as hits from the ‘80s blast through the speakers.
In a city with plenty of needs, the plan to build a new soccer stadium on the site of the Mid-South Coliseum may seem like a tough ask. But 901 FC makes a convincing case as to why it must leave AutoZone Park and have its own home.
New Moon Theatre Co. is staging a spoof of the “Evil Dead” movie, just in time for Halloween. But you might want to avoid the splash zone.
If a soccer stadium is built where the Coliseum currently stands, it will be the last piece of the puzzle at Liberty Park, a $126 million mixed-use project on the old Fairgrounds site.
Inspired by the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” the Overton Park Conservancy is focused on connecting the community to nature. A week of mindful, outdoor activities begin with a stroll through the Old Forest.
Officials said the grant is intended to reduce maternal and infant mortality, particularly among the county’s Black population.
Cooper-Young neighbors and passersby might have noticed a new addition to the Midtown community recently.
Three of Cups will have a small food menu focused on charcuterie and a small vermouth beverage program instead of a full-service cocktail menu
Cooper-Young’s rainbow crosswalk will be finished this weekend, making it the state’s first complete commemorative rainbow crosswalk for the LGBTQ community.
Ashtar Garden is expected to open Saturday, Oct. 8 in Cooper-Young and will feature both breakfast and nightlife options.
“We have families and rights. To see the children, who were having a good time, crying and terrified, was horrible,” said organizer Jenna Dunn. “It lit a fire inside of me that was already burning.”
Gordon Food Service opened to a big crowd, as shoppers got their first look at the new grocery store. Weren’t there? Take a tour of the store with Jennifer Biggs.
Gordon Food Service opens in Midtown on Thursday and it’s a new kind of grocery for Memphis, a wholesale and retail combination complete with a big produce section and a deli.
A mix of beginner and intermediate yoga fans gathered for “Freedom of The Soul,” a unique healing experience to benefit Grace House of Memphis.
In 2003, no shelter in Memphis took in homeless families, let alone a struggling mom or dad with teenage sons. Sister Maureen founded the Dorothy Day House so families asking for help wouldn’t be split up.
During its 20 years, more than 687,000 patients have visited The Eye Center at the Southern College of Optometry, and 10,000 have received for free or assisted eye health and vision care made possible through private grants and donations.
Here’s how MidtownMemphis.org is working with other groups on the Madison Avenue Improvement Project to beautify a busy Midtown street.
One of the standards of the festival season — the Cooper-Young Festival will take over the Midtown neighborhood Saturday with vendors, artists and entertainment.
The Saigon Le bird’s nest egg rolls are under development at Tuyen’s Asian Bistro. They’re as good as ever, but not ready for everyone until Tuyen Le says they’re good enough.
“Love thy neighbor” is what attendees at an interfaith gathering at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church were reminded of Monday, Sept. 12.
The Fairgrounds transition to Liberty Park began with a 2003 fire that brought down a 1920s landmark. What followed was a complex, political and at times contradictory path to change.