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    Old Medical District Holiday Inn to be demolished as UTHSC modernizes

    The demolition is part of the $100 million in capital projects planned or underway that will modernize the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s aging campus.

    By Aisling Mäki April 14, 2025
  • Music

    Porchfest delights thousands with music, sunshine and good vibes

    “I look forward to today all year long,” said Jennifer Seidman, who hosted acts on her porch on Oliver Avenue. “To me, Porchfest is just taking that community we have and celebrating it.”

    By Jody Callahan April 13, 2025
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    ‘The same but better’ — Barksdale’s to reopen next week

    After a nearly $500,000 renovation, Barksdale’s will reopen in Midtown with its signature hearty breakfasts and plate lunches.

    By Jody Callahan April 11, 2025
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    Memphis 3.0: Midtown residents divided on future land use map

    MidtownMemphis.org is encouraging residents to speak out against Memphis 3.0’s future land use map, but other residents say the city’s zoning plan will be beneficial.

    By Dima Amro April 07, 2025
  • Food News

    Former Railgarten site listed for sale

    The Midtown bar and entertainment space never reopened after it shut down suddenly in December with a social media post saying it was for renovations.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 26, 2025
  • Food News

    Greens on wheels: Salad food truck opens in Midtown

    Memphis chef Kelly English said his new menu includes nine signature salad creations, plus a “choose-your-own-adventure” option.

    By Jennifer Chandler March 24, 2025
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    Brick-and-mortar Cafe Noir to blend literature and coffee

    The bookstore and coffee shop will open this summer at 635 Madison Ave. in the 1,960-square-foot front space within The Ugly Art Co. gallery.

    By Sophia Surrett May 21, 2025
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    Beloved Cooper-Young coffee shop to reopen Saturday

    “A haven for the arts” returns as Java Cabana reopens, and the new owners plan to bring back open mic nights and keep the aesthetic the same. 

    By Jody Callahan March 13, 2025
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    Longtime Cooper-Young restaurant closing in current form

    The space that is now Cafe Ole will close as a Mexican restaurant Friday, March 7, and will reopen in the coming weeks with a new concept and menu.

    By Jennifer Chandler March 06, 2025
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    Risk-averse Blue Suede Vintage owner takes chance on new location

    “I know many people, again, have been discouraged by the state of local businesses with all the closures happening,” Blue Suede Vintage owner Casey O’Rourke said. “But I want this to be a success story.”

    By Julia Baker February 02, 2025
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    After 2 1/2 years, Central BBQ reopens in Midtown

    Central BBQ marries both the old and the new in its revamped Central Avenue location. 

    By Jennifer Chandler January 28, 2025
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    Plant-based body-care franchise expands into Midtown

    The Soap Factory located in a shopping center at 2197 Central Ave. sells various bath, body and home products, including laundry detergent, body soaps, lotions, candles, beard oil and sinus bombs.

    By Julia Baker January 29, 2025
  • Midtown

    How music, skating, coffee and fingerboards mold a clothing brand

    “Life’s a gift, open it,” says Slowdown Dry Goods founder Eli Berry, who recently released a merch line for Grammy-winning artists Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.

    By Kelsey Bowen January 25, 2025
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    Cooper-Young development approved for property-tax incentive

    The Cooper will be on 5.8 acres at Cooper Street and Central Avenue with 250 multifamily apartments, 27 rental townhomes, a 125-room hotel, surface parking and a 325-space parking garage.

    By Sophia Surrett January 14, 2025
  • Music

    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
  • Premium Midtown

    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
  • Premium Food News

    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
  • Premium Music

    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
  • Midtown

    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
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    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
  • Premium Music

    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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