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Fire breaks out at Cooper-Young restaurant

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:10:39 -0500

“Our hearts are with them,” said Karen Carrier, who owns two nearby restaurants and was on-site for The Beauty Shop’s lunch service at the time. “We’re really concerned about Mulan.”

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.

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.

Photo Gallery: Latin Fest 901

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 18:06:58 -0500

Each September, Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with family-friendly music, dance, food and cultural activities.

Back for its 29th year, Wifflestock lets adults be kids for a good cause

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 18:46:56 -0500

While its cause is serious, Wifflestock isn’t. Welcome to the world of Wiffle ball for adults, where the players talk trash while raising money for the Ronald McDonald House.

Photo Gallery: Southern Heritage Classic Parade

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:19:28 -0500

The Southern Heritage Classic parade rolls through Orange Mound ahead of the football game between Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Alcorn State at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

‘Flash drought' returns to Mississippi River at Memphis

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:13:55 -0500

The rain this week boosted the Mississippi River’s level at Memphis. But that is likely to change and return to the drought level driven by a dry August in the Ohio River Valley.

Savoring fall: A guide to some of Memphis' best seasonal restaurant offerings

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:55:13 -0500

Pumpkin spice may seemingly dominate the season, but there are plenty of autumnal flavors on offer, from sweet potato lattes at breakfast to hearty dinners and spiced cocktails at night.

Memphis Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on biggest development yet

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:39:45 -0500

The nonprofit announced plans to build the semi-attached single-family homes on 3 vacant acres in Uptown within the next 24 months.

Photo Gallery: Flyway construction begins reach toward Mississippi River

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:59:25 -0500

The observation deck and boardwalk are due to open next year. It will offer an unobstructed view of the Mississippi River.

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.

Paddling the length of the Mississippi River is a grand adventure

info@agwaterdesk.org (Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:02 -0500

“The big alligators will swim about 20 yards from you, parallel to you, and they’ll stay right next to you for about half a mile,” said one paddler. “What they’re trying to do is figure out who’s bigger — you in the kayak, or them.”

From watercolors to landscapes, this art show is pure Memphis

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:46:09 -0500

Nearly 300 creations by Memphis artists will be available to purchase at Art for Jobs, the annual charity event hosted by Advance Memphis.

After 8 years, Parking Day pulls back up

jhaley@dailymemphian.com (Joel Haley) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:11:19 -0500

The Downtown Memphis Commission hosted Parking Day for the first time since 2017 on Friday, with three themed mini parks.

XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:52:43 -0500

The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more.

The Daily Memphian pops up at Cooper-Young Fest

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:59:47 -0500

The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?

Main Street will soon get new banners

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:25:55 -0500

Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.

Substation fire left thousands without power in Memphis

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:28:49 -0500

Many residents in the Midtown and Downtown area were left with no power when an MLGW substation caught fire.

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.

Photo Gallery: B.B. King's 100th Birthday Celebration electrifies Beale Street

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:56:42 -0500

Marching bands, drumlines, street flippers and more took to Beale Street to celebrate what would be B.B. King’s 100th birthday.