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.
The district’s growth is intended to pay off the Memphis Sports and Event Center’s $100 million debt.
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.
Joshua Carlucci says that Cafe Eclectic is one of the places that can cook a sunny-side up egg without fail.
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.
“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.
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.
The little house on Cooper Street has reincarnated yet again, this time as La Roche, a Lebanese-Armenian restaurant.
The name will change from Bob’s Barksdale to Barksdale’s, but the spirit of Bob Henry will remain.
The former Murdock Printing building at 430 Monroe Ave. is one of four projects tapped for local grants.
Alleged Railgarten shooter is back behind bars after a previous bail decision was reversed.
Children’s Museum of Memphis is hosting Hispanic Heritage Month events for the third year and going “a lot bigger.” The celebration runs each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
What started as an effort to combat food insecurity in Memphis has evolved into a community of people looking out for one another.
For a typical Cooper-Young Festival, organizers anticipate crowds of 125,000 or more with more than 400 vendors. For the 35th annual event this year, the threat of rain and perhaps football depressed early attendance.
Swamp Bar opened in December 2023, replacing the tapas joint Panta. At the time, Derk Meitzler said it would be a pop-up concept focused on Creole fusion food and cocktails. Today, it’s a popular late-night spot.
Plus, more apartments are proposed for the Crosstown area.
During a 100-minute picnic at 1760 Peabody Ave., Memphians remembered Eva Lee and her school, where manners, art and music were part of growing up.
From restaurants to schools and architecture, Memphis has a variety of perks to offer renters looking for a place to stay.
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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.
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