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    ‘No. 1 wedding venue’ going up for auction beginning April 7

    Ken Robison, who has invested more than $2 million in the property, hopes for a residential buyer. He consented to schedule no more outdoor events with bands. 

    By Jane Roberts March 27, 2023
  • North Memphis

    Gunfire erupts between police officer and man, no gunshot injuries reported

    In the 3500 block of Denver Street, the driver fired shots at the officer who was pursuing him on foot. The officer fired back. No injuries were reported.

    By Julia Baker March 23, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    City Council redistricting votes scheduled for April

    An ad hoc group is expected to recommend several maps to the council with a first council vote scheduled for an April 5 special session. There is no guarantee the council will change the current district lines ahead of October city elections. And the ad hoc group isn’t of one mind on how to redraw the lines.

    By Bill Dries March 23, 2023
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    $10 Deal: Feast on a smoked turkey sandwich at BallHoggerz

    BallHoggerz BBQ is the real deal. You can get a smoked turkey leg sandwich at lunch for $8, or even go with smoked sausage for $5.

    By Joshua Carlucci March 23, 2023
  • South Memphis

    County urges South Memphis facility to reduce cancer-causing emissions

    The County Commission vote approves a nonbinding piece of legislation, but it’s a show of support for residents and groups such as Memphis Community Against Pollution. 

    By Keely Brewer March 21, 2023
  • South Memphis

    Citywide LED streetlight replacement program begins

    Memphis will spend $42 million to replace all 77,000 of its high-pressure sodium streetlights by the end of the year — a move that is equivalent to taking about 10,000 cars off the road. 

    By Keely Brewer March 21, 2023
  • Music

    Memphis rapper NLE Choppa hosts DJ appreciation event Downtown

    Memphis rapper NLE Choppa returned to his hometown to place a spotlight on veteran and up and coming local DJs.

    By Jasmine McCraven March 20, 2023
  • Premium Downtown

    After $1.4M restoration, St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral hopes to revitalize

    Water damage throughout decades has weakened structural supports and plaster, much like the cathedral’s shrinking congregation.

    By Jane Roberts March 20, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Memphis Botanic Garden blooms with Japanese culture — and cherry blossoms

    The boom of Taiko drums, intricate kimonos and koi windsock crafting were just some elements of Japanese arts and culture displayed at Memphis Botanic Garden’s Cherry Blossom Picnic.

    By Alicia Davidson March 18, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos

    From Legos to a veggie sandwich, take a look at some recent photos. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 18, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Preservation groups call for Council review of plans to keep Coliseum

    The call comes as Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland has called for a $52-million, 10,000-seat soccer stadium to be built on the city-owned land where the Coliseum now stands.

    By Bill Dries March 15, 2023
  • Education

    LeMoyne-Owen plans music major with major gift from Bethel Presbyterian

    The South Memphis congregation was the oldest African American church in the Presbytery of the Mid-South. 

    By Jane Roberts March 15, 2023
  • About Town

    Memphis Botanic Garden to host new plant pop-up sale

    “By hosting a pop-up sale featuring these selections, we are hoping to share our love for spring ephemerals and the early pop of color they offer with our fellow Mid-South gardeners,” said Daniel Grose, Memphis Botanic Garden director of horticulture.

    By Jasmine McCraven March 14, 2023
  • Downtown

    Nylon Net site redevelopment’s second phase approved

    The Oliver, will now include an additional adjacent parcel at 339 S. Front St., where the development team plans to build 63 additional multifamily units.

    By Rob Moore March 14, 2023
  • Midtown

    Mo’Bay beignet shop opening in Midtown

    The pet friendly shop will also have a full espresso bar. 

    By Jasmine McCraven March 14, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Police searching for person of interest in Shea Grauer killing

    Surveillance footage shows an individual wearing a baseball cap with a dark hoodie pulled over his head, light pants and light shoes. 

    By Julia Baker May 11, 2023
  • Premium East Memphis

    Pickleball’s popularity continues to grow

    The number of Memphis-area pickleball courts continues to grow, with at least 18 more in the works. 

    By Blair Kinsey March 13, 2023
  • Downtown

    Silky O’Sullivan’s rolls out 50th St. Patrick’s parade

    “We love Memphis, and I love every part of this parade,” parade watcher Ciera Costello said. “It’s really fun down here to see people coming together to just have a good time.”

    By Alicia Davidson March 11, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Sculptures, master builders and 300,000 Legos ‘ignite creativity’ at Brick Fest Live

    “Kids are winners when they build something and think, ‘I built that,’” said Lego Master Emmanuel “Manny” Garcia. “That reverberates for adults.”

    By Alicia Davidson March 11, 2023
  • Downtown

    Downtown Mobility Center to include 48 ‘EV-ready’ parking spaces

    The Mobility Center, scheduled to open in July, already has four parking spaces that are equipped for the installation of electric chargers for public use.

    By Rob Moore March 10, 2023
  • Neighborhoods

    MLGW to use drones to inspect power infrastructure

    The pilot program is starting in the two areas that experience the most frequent and longest power outages: Orange Mound and Sherwood Forest. 

    By Alicia Davidson March 10, 2023
  • Education

    Snowden kids perform ‘Side by Side’ with Memphis Symphony Orchestra

    Clinks of glockenspiels and bombastic symphonic tunes roared from the Snowden School gym as members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra joined the entire student body for the school’s third Orff Music Side by Side concert.

    By Alicia Davidson March 10, 2023
  • Shelby County

    County poised to join city to ask facility to reduce cancer-causing emissions

    A small, but patient, group of South Memphis residents concerned about a cancer-causing pollutant in their neighborhood waited five hours to address the Shelby County Board of Commissioners yesterday. 

    By Keely Brewer March 09, 2023
  • Food

    MBRW: Sun of a Vegan wants to tempt you with a ‘eureka moment’

    Sun of a Vegan’s Collier family wants to help people make a transition to plant-based eating with tacos, nachos, burgers and their signature lasagna. 

    By Bianca Phillips March 10, 2023
  • On the Record

    Shelby County ‘green fleet’ goals will get more specific

    As a final Shelby County Commission vote nears on a move toward a “greener” fleet of government vehicles, there are a lot of questions about the county administration’s timeline for meeting its goals.

    By Bill Dries March 10, 2023

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