Plus, Kung Fu Tea opens its first Memphis location and Huey’s in East Memphis expands its patio. 

Fencing the perimeter doesn’t feel right, but many churches have armed guards in the parking lots and in the corridors.

Participating gyms will provide free, 50-minute group fitness classes that are beginner-friendly and suitable for residents ages 16 and up. 

The concept of Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint is simple: aside from french fries, a couple of grilled cheeses and a deep-fried Oreo, the only items on the menu are burgers and beers.

An Italianate home in South Memphis and an early middle-class housing complex in Midtown have been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places.

The Brooks Museum recently terminated its relationship with its previous cafe operator, Loaf, after an unsanctioned fundraising event for a Palestinian relief fund.

JamRack will open at 150 N. Avalon St., formerly Wimpy’s Burger and Fries, and specialize in authentic Jamaican cuisine.

Carpenter Art Garden and a team of local collaborators are constructing the park on the corner of Princeton Avenue and Tillman Street.

Ebbo has been in business in Memphis since 1993, selling herbs, crystals, candles, incense and other supplies.

Sometimes, the best food is the least messed with, and the folks at Public Bistro, Midtown’s new dinner spot, are keen on this.

Danny Bubnick passed away in 2018, and his family has made it a priority to continue his mission at Midtown Framer and Art. 

Experts suggest we need to abandon the old notion of fixed, deadline-driven — and occasionally self-loathing — New Year’s resolutions.

The scramble to pick up last-second gifts is in a full frenzy this holiday weekend.

Cynthia Ham, the former CEO of BRIDGES, has big plans for the Central Avenue home and garden store.

“I’m excited to bring a little more density to the area,” said developer Alfredo Cerpa. “But not just come with a new modern thing, but integrate what is existing in the community.” 

Shelby County District Attorney General Mulroy said 600 calls for service have been made to the property in the last two years and 60 arrests have been made there this year alone. 

Roughly 30 faculty positions are expected to be cut. The largest number are likely in the Rosa Deal School of Arts. 

“About three years ago, the railroad tore out the tracks and then they just stopped taking care of it, and that’s how we got it,” said Brendan Duffy. “I just kept emailing and calling around to different people, and they sent me a lease.”

Black Lodge’s new cocktail bar serves classic cocktails with an old-Hollywood vibe.

The race on Saturday, Dec. 2, will close roads across Downtown and Midtown, with some closures beginning Friday, Dec. 1.

Shelby County has more traffic fatalities than any other Tennessee county, and the impact on families is irreversible. Law enforcement officials seek to bend the curve by increasing patrol on the streets and curbing speeding.

Wearing medieval warrior gear and wielding longswords, members of Memphis Armored Fight Club thrash and clash with panache.

“‘Sheet Cake’ feels like an invitation to me,” owner Lauren Kennedy said about the gallery’s name. “It’s an inelegant yet consistent, comforting experience. Come on in and have a slice of something sweet.” 

With the holiday season nearly in full gear, there are plenty of events and lights in Memphis to enjoy. Here’s a list — don’t forget to check it twice!

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Owners of the historic building unwittingly created an uproar by starting to paint the brick. But they’re fine with a plan to restore the original facade at the future Tekila Modern Mexican restaurant site.