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Indigo Girls, Linda Perry to play Overton Park Shell

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:30:54 -0500

Linda Perry will open for the Indigo Girls as part of the Overton Park Shell’s ticketed Shell Yeah! benefit series this fall.

The AM/DM podcast: Fun in the sun

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:26:59 -0500

It’s another weekend to hit the great outdoors.

The AM/DM podcast: Barbecue, chicken and beer

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:36:34 -0500

This week is one that’s been special to Memphians for 48 years now.

Briza adds Houston's-style chicken tender special

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:03:44 -0500

“Because we haven’t had it in so long, it seems that much better. Nostalgia comes back in a way and is something to hold onto,” one customer said as Briza launched its new Houston’s-style chicken tenders.

Pitmasters, start your smokers! Memphis in May's barbecue contest is back this week.

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:51:52 -0500

The 200-plus teams in MIM’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will compete for a share of $200,000 — as well as bragging rights. Here’s all you need to know.

Police arrest suspect in OUTMemphis shooting

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 8 May 2026 18:28:50 -0500

Police have arrested the suspect in an OUTMemphis shooting that injured two. OUTMemphis, which serves the LGBTQ+ community, announced it will be closed through next week after the incident.

'Little Greek island on Highland' is back with 67th festival

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Fri, 8 May 2026 18:26:00 -0500

The Annunciation Church community starts preparing months in advance to make thousands of pastries in several varieties sold at the annual Greek Festival, held May 8 and 9 this year.

Two women shot at OUTMemphis after argument erupts, police say

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 6 May 2026 14:13:00 -0500

The two women who were wounded were bystanders when one of those in the argument opened fire, Memphis police said.

The Band Camino to be first concert at Satellite Music Hall

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 5 May 2026 14:31:10 -0500

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8.

The AM/DM podcast: How Cooper-Young got gussied up

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:23:45 -0500

For years, Southern Avenue was neglected or even blighted. And then the Cooper Young Garden Club got involved.

OUTMemphis building new headquarters in Midtown

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:40:54 -0500

OUTMemphis, the longest-running LGBTQ+ organization in Tennessee, is building a new regional headquarters in Midtown as part of a $12 million expansion to meet the growing demand for its services.

Bodywerk, Brezay, Sunset Symphony to play Overton Park Shell

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 17:14:27 -0500

The lineup includes Scottish and Australian artists, as well as artists from Brooklyn, Hawaii and New Orleans.

$15 Deal: La Roche's falafel platter

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:54:17 -0500

But if you have the opportunity to splurge, the lamb is well worth it, says writer Erica Horton.

Jittery from java? That's that Grind City Coffee Xpo.

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:57:43 -0500

The love of coffee lured an estimated 700 people to the Grind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Concourse, but come bedtime, they may regret the extra caffeine.

Incident with visitor leads to damage at Memphis Zoo bonobo exhibit

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:37:24 -0600

The bonobo habitat will be closed while repairs are being made. A window broke after one of the great apes reacted to taunting from a visitor.

Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians

vjaishankar@dailymemphian.com (Vani Jaishankar) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:52:33 -0600

A grant fund named in honor of Luke White will be announced on Friday during a special event at B-Side Memphis.

Tsunami to close after 28 years in Cooper-Young

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 7 Feb 2026 15:53:35 -0600

Tsunami, the Cooper-Young restaurant that helped launch the Midtown neighborhood as a place for dining and entertainment, will close Feb. 21.

Historic Annesdale Mansion damaged in blaze, but owner says he will rebuild

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:33:02 -0600

The historic Annesdale Mansion catches fire in a two-alarm blaze, but owner Bill Townsend said he will restore the home and continue hosting charitable events there.

‘We needed to answer:’ From church kitchens to city streets, volunteers serve holiday meals to the hungry

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:42:24 -0600

Memphians across the city spend part of their Thanksgiving holiday helping to feed the hungry.

$15 Deal: Malatang at 711 Social

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 13:59:04 -0600

Malatang is similar to hot pot, where people pick their own ingredients. The key difference with Malatang is that you don’t cook everything yourself. You present your meat and veggies, and someone cooks it for you.