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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.”

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.

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?

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: Rescheduled Pride festival takes place at Overton Park Shell

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:57:11 -0500

After the original June date was spoiled by lightning, the festival found a new venue, bringing about 100 vendors, music and drag performances and a Mid-South Pride Royale Court.

A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:50:15 -0500

Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.

Photo Gallery: Cooper-Young hosts 37th festival

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:07:48 -0500

More than 130,000 attendees and 400 vendors were expected for the 37th annual Midtown event. Our photos by Brad Vest capture the fun.

Calkins: Memphians will be finishing Liza's Run again. A few weeks ago, that was no sure thing.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:10 -0500

A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run.

Memphis Zoo's only male lion dies

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:49:55 -0500

Although not a native Memphian, he was the “face of the Memphis Zoo” for nearly 15 years.

Pouring more love: Saying goodbye to Crosstown Brewing’s Clark Ortkiese

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:52:51 -0500

A friendly competition over who could make the best homebrew turned into the city’s second-largest brewery.

Art by Tyré Nichols, Ernest Withers and 100+ unsigned works now on view

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 18:01:11 -0500

Whether it’s a name you know or a name that’s hidden, this month, artists and photographers from Memphis and beyond capture the Arkansas Delta, quiet moments of everyday life and more.

Bobby Rush to play in Overton Park Shell fall concert series

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 15:47:54 -0500

Other acts include Pokey LaFarge, Kudzu Kings, Lukah, DJ AD & The Vibe Tribe, Arkansauce, Princeton James Productions, Nashville family quartet The New Respects, and Nashville hip-hop/R&B artist Daisha McBride featuring Memphis rapper and designer Brezay.

Central Gardens paradegoers celebrate holiday with mixed feelings

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 18:35:42 -0500

Midtown Fourth of July celebration attracts hundreds, but many who came said they had mixed feelings about the holiday this year.

Celtic Crossing reopening after crash

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 05:38:04 -0500

“Structurally, things may be a little different,” said the owners, but the Cooper-Young pub is coming back with a new cocktail to mark the occasion.

Celtic Crossing hit by out-of-control vehicle

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:13:32 -0500

Video posted to social media shows the driver crashing into the Cooper-Young restaurant’s front patio without making efforts to brake.

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.

Last call: Cooper-Young bar closing

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:44:52 -0500

If you want “one last hoorah,” it will be open until June 28.

Sorrow after losing son spurs parents' quest to prevent pedestrian deaths

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:08:35 -0500

The death of 14-year-old William McConnell, who died in 2022 while crossing East Parkway, inspired the William’s Walk event at Overton Park’s Old Forest.

Gonerfest announces lineup for 22nd edition

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:00:24 -0500

The Cooper-Young record label and record store will bring its fest to Wiseacre Brewery on Broad Avenue for three days, with the final day at the Overton Park Shell.