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Hive Bagel opening location in East Memphis

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:31:17 -0500

During a recent Sound Bites podcast, Hive owner Josh Steiner said the bagel shop and deli’s next location would be in East Memphis. Now we know where.

Food Files: Chick-fil-A goes Uptown

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:17:59 -0500

Also, Max’s Sports Bar hosts a grand opening for its new upsized patio space, Urban Consequence Brewing Co. has closed and Cafe Piazza is open in Collierville.

Instead of Park Place, Memphis Monopoly players can buy the U of M

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:43:06 -0500

Monopoly: Memphis Edition trades in Mediterranean Avenue and Boardwalk for Elmwood Cemetery and the National Civil Rights Museum as well as other top local attractions.

These small business owners found their purpose. Then they found success.

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:19:46 -0500

“If you’re in business just to make money, you’re not going to last long,” said one local business owner.

Sweet Musings opens new location with new menu items

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:34:59 -0500

Sweet Musings first opened last year in Cordova with from-scratch pastries made daily.

Eat more chicken again on Union Avenue

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:00:28 -0500

The Chick-fil-A, which opened in 2009, closed on May 29 for renovations of the 4,400-square-foot building at 1980 Union Ave.

Runners will take off at airport's first Runway 5K

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:42:56 -0500

More than 850 participants ranging in age from 4 to 92 are expected for the inaugural Runway 5K at Memphis International Airport.

Food Files: Joe is ramblin' on Sam Cooper

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:34:58 -0500

Ramblin’ Joes to have grand opening on Sunday, Sept. 21. Sonic Drive-In is adding a location at the southwest corner of Poplar Avenue and Yates Road.

Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:38:58 -0500

The Daily Memphian will host a seminar Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memphis Botanic Garden where four small business owners will discuss the road to small business ownership.

Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:00:14 -0500

Trap Fusion closes its Cordova restaurant but launches Trap Vegan in its flagship eatery in Whitehaven. Wiseacre Brewing Co.’s new sandwich concept Panuzzo King will launch soon on Broad Avenue.

Hotel Napoleon's bar reopens with same name, different operator

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 05:38:03 -0500

Hotel Napoleon’s Archives Bar & Bistro has reopened and is being run by the founder of Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co.

Downtown nightclub Rumba Room has a new salsa partner — and it's a breakfast burrito spot

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 7 Sep 2025 04:00:05 -0500

Mitchell’s Breakfast Burritos opened Tuesday, Sept. 2, inside Rumba Room at 303 S. Main St., offering specialty burritos, wraps, quesadillas and salads.

Frontier Airlines to add nonstop route between Memphis and Atlanta

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 12:28:54 -0500

“Frontier’s addition of Atlanta service is a very positive development for our passengers, providing a low-cost option to the world’s busiest passenger airport,” said Michael Keeney, Chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.

Food Files: Celtic Crossing is reopening

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 05:53:58 -0500

Fox Ridge Pizza is opening in Top Gun, Sen Trang will have new owners and Dvour Desserts is expanding to Southaven.

South Korean manufacturer plans $50M Memphis expansion

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 13:20:08 -0500

Hyosung Hico announced the multiyear expansion that would double the manufacturer’s capacity to produce a variety of power transformers and add more than 100 net new employees.

Central Station Hotel is for sale

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 18:30:25 -0500

The luxury hotel features commercial spaces, an outdoor patio, meeting and event spaces, and standard hotel amenities.

A 'real shame': Latest attempt to revive South Main building falls apart

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 04:00:01 -0500

Many have attempted to redevelop the Downtown site as an art gallery, food hall and more, but only a few have achieved success for a time. Now, the building is seeking new ownership — again.

This mom of 5 and artist made a line for Anthropologie and a space for other moms to create

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:55:31 -0500

“All the women who work for her are moms with young children who were trying to work part-time and still be at home part-time with the kids. She encourages us to use our gifts and shine in our own ways in her store while also being flexible.”

Food Files: Pop-up at Good Fortune features Filipino food served family-style

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:39:21 -0500

Karaoke night at Good Fortune hits a new note with a new Filipino snack bar at the helm. Plus, Maciel’s on Summer Avenue is back, and Ryu Sushi owner opens new restaurant .

Airport expects 50,000 travelers Labor Day weekend

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:37:46 -0500

Labor Day weekend travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before their scheduled departure time.