A proposed Whataburger in Midtown has sparked controversy because of its drive-thru. If the restaurant is built, it will join 12 existing fast-food chains within a 1-mile radius.

On 901 Day, here’s a look at Southern College of Optometry’s success at selling Memphis. This year’s freshman class includes alumni of 91 colleges and universities, who hail from 35 states. 

A midcentury building in Midtown is undergoing a transformation to become the new gallery and studio space for one Memphis museum. 

A cookout, a mimosa festival and plenty of music will be playing out across Bluff City on Sunday, Sept. 1. And Wiseacre has plans brewing for Memphis couples looking to tie knot.

The Memphis-based company is leaving Oak Court for space with room to grow where all employees could be on the same floor. 

University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave said there were many who believed the renovation wasn’t going to happen.

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“For artists in this city, the biggest missing piece is marketing,” said James “IMAKEMADBEATS” Dukes. “Creative installations like this help out dramatically.”

Drawing classes with live models (sometimes clothed, sometimes not) help artists hone their skill at sketching the human form.

The Juice Joint will offer freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices with natural and local ingredients, acai bowls and smoothies.

Developer Chance Carlisle addressed concerns about parking for The Cooper, a new mixed-used project in Cooper-Young.

The annual Midtown festival has announced its music lineup and event plans for 2024.

The Bayou Bar & Grill has been run by Bill and Carla Baker for the past 30 years. Now the restaurant has new owners.

“We ... didn’t want to see an outside developer come in, tear it down and just (build some) white brick condos,” one of the new owners said.

Further development at Liberty Park took a key step forward Tuesday: A City Council committee approved the up-to $112.5 million project that could change Midtown.

Developer Taylor Caruthers said The Gulch’s mixed-use buildings, which have ground-floor retail and apartments on top, inspired him to imitate them. 

Enter Tamboli’s: an undeniably adorable restaurant with osteria-style Italian fare and a charming, albeit narrow, patio.

“In the meeting, (a neighbor) asked, ‘Are we getting violent offenders?’ (A company representative) said he’s not allowed to discuss that.” 

The pink neon sign marks the final step in the rebranding of Palladio Interiors and Garden, an iconic Midtown business with a nearly 30-year history. 

A group of Crosstown High students painted a beautiful mural that said, “We can do better.” Within weeks, the mural was vandalized. So how did they respond? By doing better. 

“There is something uniquely magical about this place that inspires such strong bonds among the people who come here, and I am grateful to have been woven into this park’s storied history,” said Overton Park Conservancy’s executive director.

“We’ve needed a larger brewery for years and this one will allow us to grow and produce even more styles of beer,” said Andy Ashby, one of Memphis Made’s co-owners. 

Owner Beth Henry said the restaurant means so much to her because it was her late husband’s place, and the workers and patrons have grown to be family.

Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe will close its doors on Saturday, June 1, after 33 years of dressing Memphians for Halloween, Mardi Gras, costume parties, school plays, historical tours and other occasions. 

During the 2024 Cooper-Young Garden Walk, attendees toured herb gardens and backyard oases throughout the historic Midtown neighborhood. 

BBQ War is the team that traveled the farthest for this year’s MIM, and despite the team’s name, they’re making new friends left and right. But what they really want are the bragging rights.