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    Lafayette’s says party will continue but with changes

    Lafayette’s Music Room plans to continue its legacy of live music in Overton Square, but with shortened hours.

    By Jennifer Chandler January 09, 2025
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    Hollywood actress takes leading role in Chickasaw Gardens gate controversy

    A group of Memphians opposed to the gates, including a Golden Globe-nominated actress, has retained Alex Wharton of the Wharton Law Firm to look into potential First Amendment issues associated with the proposed barriers. 

    By Samuel Hardiman January 07, 2025
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    $10 Deal: Quinoa at the Complicated Pilgrim has layers of flavor

    Complicated Pilgrim’s breakfast bowl proves quinoa isn’t boring; it’s just waiting for someone to show it a little love.

    By Joshua Carlucci December 30, 2024
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    Railgarten ‘closed for renovation’ until spring, rep says

    Concerts scheduled for this weekend at the Central Avenue event site were suddenly canceled or moved to Loflin Yard and all the events previously listed on the Railgarten website have been deleted.

    By Jody Callahan December 23, 2024
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    New owners to take over Knifebird, The Public Bistro locations

    “Kate (Ashby) and Kyle (Bankston, the owners of Knifebird and The Public Bistro) are like-minded people. We are good friends, and we want to do their legacy justice,” one of the restaurateurs taking over the spaces said. 

    By Jennifer Chandler December 19, 2024
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    ‘Y’all are my Santa Claus:’ Woman’s Exchange helps women succeed

    The Woman’s Exchange of Memphis was founded in 1885 as part of the Woman’s Exchange movement to help women provide for their families anonymously when it was not socially acceptable for them to work. 

    By Julia Baker December 21, 2024
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    A ‘big whale’ is coming to Memphis’ music scene. Here’s what it might mean.

    A planned new performance venue from Crosstown Concourse and Live Nation has sparked both excitement and concerns from local music fans, concert bookers and venue owners.

    By Jody Callahan January 30, 2025
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    After 7 years, florist leaves Downtown space for Overton Square

    Premier Flowers’ owner said she loved being Downtown, but ongoing break-ins and vandalism coupled with constant parking issues contributed to her decision not to renew her shop’s lease this fall.

    By Aisling Mäki December 01, 2024
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    Idlewild’s bell tower will glow again, this time in two-tone LED light

    The switch will be flipped Dec. 4 at the church. “From that point forward, it will be a lit beacon of our hope — of Christ’s love — from the heart of Midtown,” Rev. David Powers said.

    By Jane Roberts December 03, 2024
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    Small cemetery on Central has rich history

    Many have likely driven by it hundreds of times with barely a glance, but this cemetery in the heart of Memphis has stories to tell.

    By Jody Callahan December 02, 2024
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    Live Nation to operate new live music venue in Crosstown

    “The new venue will be a unique addition to the city and bring even more exciting shows to Memphis,” said Grant Lyman, president of Live Nation Southeast. 

    By Sophia Surrett November 22, 2024
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    Judge resets controversial Cooper-Young recovery home hearing

    Questions delay the hearing for the Midtown recovery home opposed by neighbors and allegedly in violation zoning rules.

    By Jody Callahan November 19, 2024
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    Grind City Coffee Xpo returns with new ingredient

    You might know about brewing coffee, but this year, you can learn about cooking with it, too. 

    By Jennifer Chandler November 15, 2024
  • Business

    Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective

    Marine biologist James McClintock and Rev. John Burruss will share insights from Antarctica in a free lecture today at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. 

    By Jane Roberts November 14, 2024
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    Table Talk: Do Sushi returns for one-night only pop-up

    Karen Carrier closed her popular Do Sushi bar in 2013, but the pop-ups she’s hosted since then always prove to be popular.

    By Jennifer Chandler November 13, 2024
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    City to spend nearly $3M renovating Midtown park

    City officials are redoing the tennis courts and adding a new pavilion to Glenview Park, part of a renovation package that promises an enhanced experience for visitors that’s served the neighborhood for more than 75 years.

    By Jody Callahan November 10, 2024
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    Children’s Museum plans expansion to inspire a love of learning

    The museum team plans on transforming one event space into a STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics — exhibition and creating a cityscape in another section. Eventually, leadership has plans for more outdoor spaces.

    By Julia Baker November 10, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Memphis musician killed after argument, police say

    Memphis police arrest suspect after argument leads to death of Memphis musician Blake Rhea, who plays bass in the band Southern Avenue.

    By Jody Callahan November 07, 2024
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    Don’t call it a comeback: Pink Palace reverts to original name

    The 2021 decision to rebrand to the Memphis Museums of Science & History was met with some blowback from longtime citizens. Now, Memphis Museums Inc. leaders are trying to manage confusion about its brand and locations.

    By Julia Baker November 11, 2024
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    Liberty Park tourism zone collected zero dollars last year

    The district’s growth is intended to pay off the Memphis Sports and Event Center’s $100 million debt.

    By Samuel Hardiman October 31, 2024
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    Photo gallery: Ja Morant’s block party

    Ja Morant and Nike hosted a Memphis basketball showcase and community block party called “The Get Up” Sunday at Snowden School in Midtown. Photographer Brad Vest was on hand to capture pictures.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 27, 2024
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    $10 Deal: Cafe Eclectic’s perfectly cooked sunny-side up eggs in Midtown Memphis

    Joshua Carlucci says that Cafe Eclectic is one of the places that can cook a sunny-side up egg without fail.

    By Joshua Carlucci October 25, 2024
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    Residents move into Cooper-Young recovery home without city’s OK

    People in addiction recovery started moving into a controversial house in Cooper-Young this week, after city officials previously said the use as a recovery home violated zoning ordinances.

    By Jody Callahan October 23, 2024
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    Memphians will walk ‘Out of the Darkness’ for suicide prevention

    “This year we want people to join us in walking to create a world without suicide,” said Robert Gebbia, CEO of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

    By Aisling Mäki October 17, 2024
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    Blu Tiger Games joins Cooper-Young’s ‘Collectors Row’

    A new video game store joins the existing stretch of businesses just east of the intersection of Cooper & Young, which includes 901 Toys, 901 Comics and Goner Records. 

    By Aisling Mäki October 13, 2024

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