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    Asian market offers chicken and potatoes, duck feet and durian fruit

    Memphis is home to 3,000 Vietnamese immigrants, and many now live around the Madison Heights neighborhood, where Viet Hoa is located.

    By A.J. Dugger III September 14, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Crone Construction opening Midtown showroom

    Family business Crone Construction will open a showroom at 798 S. Cooper St. in the Cooper-Young neighborhood.

    By Christin Yates August 23, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Ozanam Center offers people in crisis a place to recover

    The center is located in Madison Heights, which has a high concentration of low-income residents and people experiencing homelessness. Recently the area – surrounded by Crosstown, Midtown and the Medical District – has seen business development, which has the potential to displace vulnerable residents.

    By Kim and Jim Coleman July 10, 2019
  • Business

    Retail center’s demolition tied to future Poplar Viaduct project

    This week's demolition of a small shopping center is attributed to the future project to replace the Poplar Viaduct. 

    By Tom Bailey July 04, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    A thrift store, a car wash and a mission to fight addiction

    A faith-based, nonprofit residential facility is an alcohol and drug treatment program for men 18 and older, who staff BAM, or Business as Ministry, and a car wash as part of their recovery process.

    By Cole Bradley June 27, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Memphis’ gay bars hold their ground

    There are two dedicated gay bars operating in Memphis, both located in Madison Heights. Though gay bars are on the decline across the U.S., Dru's Bar and The Pumping Station are still well-loved spots to socialize and to organize politically. 

    By Cole Bradley June 26, 2019
  • Business

    Developers present townhouse options to Cooper-Young residents

    The developers of a townhouse project in Cooper-Young presented four different site plans to residents, saying fewer units will mean higher prices. 

    By Tom Bailey June 25, 2019
  • Business

    Mixed-use building coming to Cooper in Midtown

    A planned, three-story building will house a restaurant or offices on the ground floor and three studio apartments on each of the top two levels.

    By Tom Bailey June 17, 2019
  • Business

    Demolition removes more of old Midtown shopping center

    Two small pads for freestanding buildings will be built where the middle of a 99-year-old strip shopping center is being razed.

    By Tom Bailey June 12, 2019
  • Business

    10-townhouse development proposed for Cooper-Young

    Townhouses and a Goodwill retail store/donation center for Midtown are among the requests that the Land Use Control Board will consider in July.

    By Tom Bailey June 04, 2019
  • Business

    Midtown multifamily infill continues on Peabody, Rembert

    Two proposed new multifamily infill projects in Midtown are requesting variances from the Board of Adjustment. 

    By Michelle Corbet, Elle Perry May 29, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Riko’s brings the heat to Madison Heights

    On June 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Riko's Kickin Chicken will hold Hustle and Brunch, inviting customers to bring their business cards and network with entrepreneurs and business owners from Madison Heights and beyond while they dine.

    By Cole Bradley May 25, 2019
  • Business

    BAM Thrift Store wins grant to spruce up, add coffee shop at 1340 Madison

    The Business as Ministry (BAM) Thrift Store at 1340 Madison will add a coffee shop later this year in conjunction with an exterior facelift of the old Stewart Brothers Hardware.

    By Wayne Risher May 15, 2019
  • Business

    New arts space pays homage to Piggly Wiggly founder

    A nearly 100-year-old building at 579 N. McLean has had several lives. Its latest incarnation will give artists in the Memphis community a chance to share their "soul" creations with others. 

    By Elle Perry May 08, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Cooper-Young Garden Walk features garden inspiration, education

    The Cooper-Young Garden Club hosts the Cooper-Young Garden Walk 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18-19.

    By Elle Perry May 05, 2019
  • Business

    Mixed-use project near Snowden School would preserve old building’s brick facade

    A developer proposes to demolish a 99-year-old brick commercial building near Snowden School and erect a building with 12 apartments and 293 square feet of retail.

    By Tom Bailey April 24, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis Zoo employee works with elephant organization in Africa, brings knowledge back home

    The Memphis Zoo works with Elephants for Africa to lower conflicts between elephants and humans.

    By John Klyce April 22, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Memphis Made celebrating five years of hoppy beers

    Memphis Made Brewing Co. in Cooper-Young is hosting its fifth annual Hopped festival on Saturday.

    By Elle Perry April 18, 2019
  • Business

    Neighborhood of new Midtown houses sells out quickly

    Sixteen new, Midtown homes that replace those demolished a half-century ago for the ill-fated Interstate 40 corridor have been sold in under 18 months.

    By Tom Bailey April 22, 2019
  • Business

    Developer may scale down proposed town houses

    Opponents of a proposed 35-foot-tall building of town houses near Overton Square have met with the developer and said he's willing to compromise.

    By Tom Bailey April 16, 2019
  • Business

    Board OKs dropping an ‘R’ in Forrest Avenue

    City planning board voted Thursday to change the spelling of “Forrest Avenue” in Midtown to “Forest Avenue.”

    By Tom Bailey April 11, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    New health clinic provides free services to Memphis’ homeless

    The Baptist Operation Outreach clinic operates inside the Catholic Charities of West Tennessee facility at 1325 Jefferson Avenue. Services include immunizations, behavioral health services and treatment for diseases and minor injuries. The clinic is also stocked with basic medications.

    By Kim and Jim Coleman April 10, 2019
  • Business

    Midtown apartment developers seek tax abatements

    Two development groups are looking for a break on property taxes to help balance the cost of their Midtown apartment projects. 

    By Michelle Corbet April 02, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    On The Ground Podcast: Crosstown beyond the concourse

    Justin Gillis of the Crosstown CDC and Porsche Stevens of Crosstown Arts reveal more about the greater Crosstown neighborhood, from its long history to its diverse mix of small businesses.

    By Natalie Van Gundy March 19, 2019
  • Metro

    Forrest Avenue residents: Drop the ‘R’ and the honor

    Forrest Avenue residents file an application to change "Forrest" to "Forest" to end any "perception" that their street honors Nathan Bedford Forrest.

    By Tom Bailey March 05, 2019

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