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‘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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

Riverside Drive to reopen

jhaley@dailymemphian.com (Joel Haley) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 19:15:10 -0500

The stretch between Beale Street and Georgia Avenue has been closed since mid-April.

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.

Teen shot on Beale amid 901 Day celebrations

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 19:04:58 -0500

A teen was shot on Beale Street late Monday night amid the city’s 901 Day celebrations.

On 901 Day, Memphis was full of music, food and pride

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 21:55:56 -0500

“Everyone’s having a moment to showcase and share their thing that makes them a special artist, and Memphis is here to eat it up.”

New Mississippi River bridge to be called ‘Kings' Crossing'

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:53:34 -0500

The new bridge over the Mississippi River will be named for the three “kings” associated with Memphis.

Tonica receives $30,000 to help open Downtown location

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:22:05 -0500

The Center City Development Corp. also approved a $30,000 grant for Dawg Team, a pet apparel and accessories store that will also offer boarding and a self-serve dog wash.

How to keep interest in Downtown Memphis ahead of big projects

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:20:21 -0500

The head of the Downtown Memphis Commission talks on “Behind The Headlines” about what’s beyond Downtown’s waiting period for several new and renovated institutions to come online.

Tonica could open second location Downtown

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:36:42 -0500

The location would, in some ways, represent a homecoming and a “return to the street” where the journey began.

New jail plan targets Firestone site, aims to move more than jail

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 06:11:57 -0500

A plan to build a new jail and relocate every criminal and civil justice institution in Shelby County to the former Firestone plant site in North Memphis was presented to the Shelby County Commission.

City hopes to close on Sheraton by mid-September

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 11:22:20 -0500

After closing, Carlisle Development Corp. will take over running the hotel that’s attached to Renasant Convention Center and start the process for redeveloping it.

Cooling center opens Downtown

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:50:32 -0500

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory with the heat index expected to surpass 110 degrees Sunday.

Red, white, and riverfront: Downtown Memphis Fourth of July celebration

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 4 Jul 2025 22:44:32 -0500

After a multi-year hiatus, Fourth of July fireworks returned to the Memphis riverfront on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades in the Memphis area

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:48:10 -0500

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades across the Mid-South in this guide — from Downtown Memphis to Southaven to Millington and everywhere in between.

Newish Downtown bar and bistro closes

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:43:29 -0500

The restaurant was known for experiences such as wine tastings, spirit pairings and caviar bumps.