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    Memphis rent market finding balance after COVID hike

    With a growing interest in renting and more units popping up across the city, Memphis’ rental market is a lesson in supply and demand. 

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    How much does it cost to live in Cooper-Young and other Memphis neighborhoods?

    By Jane Roberts September 03, 2024
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    What’s one more Whataburger?

    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.

    By Stevie Paige September 02, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Optometry students from across the US, Canada have eyes on Memphis

    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. 

    By Aisling Mäki September 01, 2024
  • Visual Arts

    Iconic Overton Park landmark starts major renovation

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

    By Bill Dries September 01, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    Weddings, festivals and a lot of food: Here’s how to celebrate 901 Day

    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.

    By Stevie Paige, Bianca Thedford, Holly Whitfield August 30, 2024
  • Real Estate

    Monogram Foods to relocate headquarters

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

    By Sophia Surrett August 27, 2024
  • Memphis Tigers Football

    Liberty Stadium groundbreaking celebrates Tigers’ new reality

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

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    By Frank Bonner II August 26, 2024
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    How a giant astronaut ended up on a Memphis studio called Outerspace

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

    By Stevie Paige September 16, 2024
  • Visual Arts

    Artists draw on reality with in-the-flesh models

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

    By Michael Waddell August 17, 2024
  • Premium Food News

    New spot to get juice squeezes into Cooper-Young

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

    By Sophia Surrett August 16, 2024
  • Midtown

    Plans released for former Central Yards site

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

    By Sophia Surrett August 13, 2024
  • Midtown

    Queen of Memphis Soul to headline Cooper-Young Fest

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

    By Elle Perry August 13, 2024
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    Trio, including two employees, buy Midtown’s Bayou Bar & Grill

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

    By Jennifer Chandler August 12, 2024
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    New owners full steam ahead with Java Cabana renovations, reopening

    “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.

    By Jody Callahan August 19, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Liberty Park $112M private development takes step forward

    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.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 24, 2024
  • Real Estate

    Developer wants to turn Midtown area into Nashville’s The Gulch

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

    By Sophia Surrett July 22, 2024
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    $10 Deal: Here’s your sign to share pasta with someone at Tamboli’s

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

    By Joshua Carlucci July 18, 2024
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    Proposed recovery home in Midtown sparks neighbors’ concern

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

    By Jody Callahan July 15, 2024
  • Business

    Palladio lights up Central Avenue with Memphis artist’s neon sign

    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. 

    By Aisling Mäki June 28, 2024
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    Calkins: The mural said, ‘We can do better.’ Within weeks, it was vandalized.

    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. 

    By Geoff Calkins June 11, 2024
  • Midtown

    Overton Park Conservancy director stepping down

    “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.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 11, 2024
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    Memphis Made to close Cooper-Young location

    “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. 

    By Jennifer Chandler June 10, 2024
  • Food News

    Bob’s Barksdale temporarily closes due to fire

    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.

    By Sophia Surrett June 05, 2024
  • Free with sign-up Neighborhoods

    Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe will close June 1

    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. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 30, 2024
  • Midtown

    Seeding inspiration: Memphians get the dirt on blooming gardens

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

    By Kambui Bomani May 19, 2024

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