All that ‘city glitter’ isn’t gold: How Cooper-Young said Hell-o
When one Cooper-Young gardener grew tired of driving by trash every day, she rolled up her sleeves and did something about it.
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May 2026
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Two women shot at OUTMemphis after argument erupts, police say
The two women who were wounded were bystanders when one of those in the argument opened fire, Memphis police said.
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April 2026
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Expected rain pushes Cooper-Young Porchfest to Sunday
Expected rain delays Cooper-Young Porchfest one day to Sunday, April 19.
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Big Bad Breakfast to open in Cooper-Young
Big Bad Breakfast is taking over a former restaurant space.
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$15 Deal: La Roche’s falafel platter
But if you have the opportunity to splurge, the lamb is well worth it, says writer Erica Horton.
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March 2026
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Man who killed U of M student in hit-and-run crash sentenced
The incident happened in July 2023, when Hernandez, behind the wheel of a stolen car, blew through the red light going an estimated 88 mph.
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Bakery moving into former Midtown Muddy’s
The business will close its first location once the new shop is open.
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November 2025
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College students want to flip a house in every state — starting in Memphis
The two are documenting their progress on TikTok where viewers can watch the process of redeveloping a house and where they will go next.
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September 2025
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Mulan permanently closes Cooper-Young location after fire
After a kitchen fire caused more than $100,000 in damages to Mulan Asian Bistro, the popular Cooper-Young restaurant announced it would permanently close.
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August 2025
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Sound Bites: Find po’boys, cocktails, coziness at Memphis Whistle
On the podcast, we talk about Jef’s craft cocktail philosophy, Amanda’s recipes, what the restaurant offers today and how the two look at owning a small business in Midtown.
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June 2025
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Celtic Crossing hit by out-of-control vehicle
Video posted to social media shows the driver crashing into the Cooper-Young restaurant’s front patio without making efforts to brake.
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Last call: Cooper-Young bar closing
If you want “one last hoorah,” it will be open until June 28.
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May 2025
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From Cafe Ole to Cooper’s: A new name, new look and a nod to an emu
What was once Cafe Ole has transformed into Cooper’s and, as the owner said, “the only thing we kept was the bacon-wrapped shrimp.”
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March 2025
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Longtime Cooper-Young restaurant closing in current form
The space that is now Cafe Ole will close as a Mexican restaurant Friday, March 7, and will reopen in the coming weeks with a new concept and menu.
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January 2025
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The Cooper Midtown developers seek property tax relief
The Cooper Development group, led by Chance Carlisle and Carlisle Development Co., seeks a 20-year property tax incentive for the Cooper-Young mixed-use development.
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December 2024
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Knifebird owner Kate Ashby turns the page
The owners of two popular Cooper-Young restaurants are closing them within a week of each other. Here’s why they think “it’s OK for this chapter to be over.”
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Decked for hauls: How local businesses charm holiday shoppers
Local, independent retailers said they plan to woo customers this holiday season with unique items and personalized gift recommendations.
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October 2024
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Sound Bites: Short ribs, grits and grilled cheese at The Public Bistro
Need a Memphis first date idea? Kate Ashby’s two Cooper-Young restaurants fit the bill for posh but unfussy spots with approachable food. She’s the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites” dining podcast.
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Blu Tiger Games joins Cooper-Young’s ‘Collectors Row’
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.
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What to Order: Try the baba ghanouj, kabob at La Roche
The little house on Cooper Street has reincarnated yet again, this time as La Roche, a Lebanese-Armenian restaurant.
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September 2024
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Cooper-Young festivalgoers come out rain or shine
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.
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How much does it cost to live in Cooper-Young and other Memphis neighborhoods?
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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August 2024
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What to Order: Breakfast Sushi — and more — at Kitchen Laurel
Kitchen Laurel, chef Kevin Sullivan’s restaurant in Cooper-Young, serves creative twists on breakfast fare.
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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.
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July 2024
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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.
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