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    Inked: Rise on the Ravine seeks PILOT; Downtown Walgreens building sold

    This week’s Inked includes details of a potential $79.6 million development in the Edge District and updates on Muggin’ Coffee’s second location.

    By Neil Strebig June 08, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Here’s how Memphis organizations are celebrating Juneteenth

    A variety of events will celebrate Juneteenth in Memphis, many returning to live events this year for the first time since the pandemic began. 

    By Kofi Whitehead June 08, 2022
  • Downtown

    Popular food truck opens its first Beale St. restaurant

    Craft beer and hot wings make beautiful music — and up to 240 different flavor combinations — together on Beale Street. 

    By Chris Herrington June 07, 2022
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    Rubbish to rubber: Trail project recycles 24,000+ illegally dumped tires

    A Tennessee State Parks employee used the materials to create a walking and biking trail at T.O. Fuller State Park. 

    By Keely Brewer June 12, 2022
  • Public Safety

    ‘We all bleed red': South Memphis community rallies for unity walk against gun violence

    “When I saw my child lying on the ground that night, I promised myself I would do whatever I needed to make sure other parents never had to go through what I went through.”

    By Alicia Davidson June 04, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Plans submitted for Falls Building renovation

    Nashville-based Earl Swensson Associates submitted plans for a 258,964-square-foot renovation of the historic Downtown building.

    By Neil Strebig June 03, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Memphis libraries add outdoor festivals to summer reading program

    The Memphis Library Foundation and Memphis Public Libraries have added something new to their annual summer literacy program: outdoor festivals at five branch libraries.

    By Mikayla Higgins June 03, 2022
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    Penny’s Nitty Gritty: ‘Upscale Southern Fare’ with a touch of soul

    For example, there are grit cakes, filled with your choice of shrimp, salmon croquettes, chicken, pork or vegetables.

    By Jennifer Biggs June 05, 2022
  • North Memphis

    City to host grand opening for Ed Rice Community Center

    The center underwent an $8.4 million renovation that took almost two years since the old building was demolished in August 2020. 

    By Daja E. Henry June 02, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Design Review Board approves plans for former Heartbreak Hotel site

    The board approved updated design plans for the project in the Edge District. 

    By Neil Strebig June 01, 2022
  • Downtown

    Hardaway opening ‘Upscale Southern’ restaurant inside Westin Downtown

    Penny’s Nitty Gritty Upscale Southern expected to be open in August.

    By Jennifer Biggs June 01, 2022
  • North Memphis

    North Memphis group to restart monthly mobile food pantry

    With growing inflation putting financial pressure on the Douglass community, a group is hosting a mobile food pantry Saturday, June 4.

    By Daja E. Henry May 31, 2022
  • Spirit of Memphis

    My Cup of Tea is a balm, but founder wants more

    My Cup of Tea sales are growing 30% annually and the Orange Mound-based company now boasts customers in 48 states. 

    By Jane Roberts May 31, 2022
  • Visual Arts

    Meet Tony Hawkins, the Westwood artist giving back through public art

    Westwood artist Tony Hawkins, a product of the southwest Memphis neighborhood, will paint a mural in Westwood to convey the significance of his community. 

    By Daja E. Henry May 31, 2022
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    One Memphis Place owners plan $5 million renovation

    Upcoming renovations will include improving the entrance to the building from the adjacent garage.

    By Neil Strebig May 31, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis native ‘skates’ back into town with debut YA novel

    Young Black love and joy are the themes of writer Kelis Rowe’s debut novel but Memphis readers will also recognize a lot of settings in the story, as well. 

    By Elle Perry May 31, 2022
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    Whitten Brothers long part of nuts, bolts of Orange Mound

    A third-generation local business that has grown and changed with the times perhaps faces an uncertain future, despite a number of large investments in the neighborhood around it. 

    By Jane Roberts June 02, 2022
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    Calkins: The best dog in Memphis is gone. She wouldn’t want you to be sad.

    Why is it so hard to say goodbye to our dogs? I asked Scott Morris, who is still saddened by the recent loss of Sidney, the best dog ever. He says the secret is love.

    By Geoff Calkins June 02, 2022
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    Weinberg family adding to ‘comfort area’ with second Midtown store

    By moving Eclectic Eye to Cooper Street and opening Paradox at PeCo next door, the Weinberg family is showing their commitment to Midtown. 

    By Neil Strebig May 29, 2022
  • Education

    A $6.2 million STEM center in Whitehaven receives increased support

    A $150,000 pledge has moved the funding of a STEM center at Whitehaven High School closer to its $6.2 million goal.

    By Daja E. Henry May 29, 2022
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: Happy ‘Mr. Bruce Day’ for those who celebrate. (Maybe all of us should.)

    It was “Mr. Bruce Day” at Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Friday. And if you don’t know what that means, let me tell you. Because we all could use it today. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 27, 2022
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    After more than 10 years vacant, Parkway Village apts. reopen as model housing

    After a two-year renovation totaling $19 million, all 558 units of the complex are renovated and ready for occupancy.

    By Alicia Davidson May 27, 2022
  • South Memphis

    High school expansion in Whitehaven approved

    In other City Council actions Tuesday, Juneteenth was added as a paid holiday for city employees and the Soulsville TIF District was up for a vote. 

    By Bill Dries May 25, 2022
  • South Memphis

    U.S. Rep. Cohen steers $3 million to former Melrose High redevelopment

    Congressman Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) dedicated $3 million to funding the redevelopment of the Historic Melrose High building in Orange Mound as part of his appropriation request for fiscal year 2023. 

    By Daja E. Henry May 24, 2022
  • Premium South Memphis

    First Black-owned Memphis radio station celebrates 45 years with renovation

    For 45 years, Art Gilliam has provided a voice for the Black community through radio station WLOK. The station’s offices are undergoing renovations at Talbot Avenue and South Second Street.

    By Daja E. Henry May 24, 2022

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