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Prominent Midtown yoga studio closing after 12 years

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:00:11 -0500

Delta Groove Yoga will close its Overton Square studio this weekend after 12 years, though its teacher training school will continue.

8Ball & son launch local nonprofit to be 'extra hands' and, on Mondays, feet

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:41:21 -0500

Every Monday, a group of about 25 runners and walkers meets in The Heights at 5:30 a.m., but it’s not just about physical fitness.

Kitchen shortcuts: Memphis chefs share their best pro tips

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:08 -0500

Memphis area chefs offer favorite food hacks that can turn everyday cooking into something extraordinary.

Rise and shine: Morning life hacks from notable Memphians

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 04:00:14 -0500

From big decisions to talking a walk, notable Memphians share how they start their days.

Memphis’ Very Special Games rolled the dice on fun and won big

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:00:02 -0500

What began as a lunch-break idea sketched on sticky notes has grown into a multimillion-dollar company with Ransom Notes, Abducktion and Venns with Benefits.

Lausanne's campus boom to include spaces for AI, STEAM, even small business

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:20:29 -0500

Founded as a boarding academy, Lausanne Collegiate School now serves roughly 900 students from kindergarten through 12th grade on its 30-acre East Memphis campus.

New venue aims to bring locals back to Beale

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:00:14 -0500

A restaurant and event space has opened in the former Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe and Honky Tonk location.

Where them fans at? Line dancing steps into the spotlight

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:03:35 -0500

In parks and studios across Memphis, line dancing is drawing people together through shared steps, soulful music and a spirit of joy.

Barksdale brings back all-day breakfast after one-man protest

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 17:35:21 -0500

One determined diner with a handmade sign helped bring all-day breakfast back to Barksdale.

Stuck in a dead-end job? Consider Tech901

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Mon, 26 May 2025 04:00:09 -0500

With affordable tuition and help with job placement, Tech901 often attracts career changers, people who are underemployed or stuck in jobs without growth — including many college grads.

From diagnosis to dessert: Jacques Louise brings gluten-free baking to Midtown

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Sun, 25 May 2025 22:33:04 -0500

When wedding photographer Savannah Kenney was diagnosed with celiac disease, she suddenly found herself cut off from the shared experiences that surround food.

This Juneteenth celebration will spotlight Black chefs

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Tue, 13 May 2025 14:35:37 -0500

After “The Mushroom Queen” Daishu McGriff closed her restaurant, she said she wanted to create a way to honor Black chefs. The answer was Umami Amora, a seven-course plant-based Juneteenth dinner scheduled for June 14.

From Cafe Ole to Cooper’s: A new name, new look and a nod to an emu

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Sun, 11 May 2025 10:18:42 -0500

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.”

Memphis ranks No. 4 for barbecue, but local pitmaster says it's still king

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Wed, 7 May 2025 05:58:19 -0500

Memphis may have ranked No. 4 on Yelp’s list of top BBQ cities, but local pitmasters and barbecue restaurateurs have thoughts.

Sow Project using food to change futures

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:03:22 -0500

In a commercial kitchen in Frayser, something more than food is being made. Confidence, community and second chances are coming together one meal at a time.

Guy Fieri goes back to Uncle Lou’s

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:02:46 -0500

The first time Uncle Lou’s Fried Chicken appeared on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” it changed everything for owner Lou Martin.

Team behind Cameo bringing fresh new concept to Cooper-Young

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:05 -0500

At Fawn, the newest addition to Cooper-Young, the philosophy behind both the food and drinks is intentional, seasonal and a little adventurous.

Millington bar gets friendly fresh start from Midtown owner

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:40:06 -0500

Louis Connelly, owner of Louis Connelly’s Bar for Fun Times and Friendship, officially took over Kickstart in March.“We’d love to keep growing, buying more neighborhood bars like this that have character and history,” he said.

Popular fitness instructor opening ‘Grit Group Fitness’ studio

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:50:12 -0500

Former U of M professor Melissa Bamford is known for her high-energy classes, particularly those she taught at the Kroc, and she’s bringing that energy to a new studio.

New Korean BBQ festival to be held in April

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:47:58 -0600

In addition to competing, barbecue teams will have the opportunity to sell select menu items to attendees.