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City, county want input on new zoning plan

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 14:31:14 -0500

The new plan is a part of Memphis 3.0, which has received local pushback.

Kaye's Pints & Scoops to open new scoop shop

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 12:23:05 -0500

The Scoop by Kaye’s Pints & Scoops doesn’t officially open until May, but the company is doing a pop-up Saturday, April 4.

Ed Murphey Classic bringing shot put series to Beale Street

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 09:36:18 -0500

The Ed Murphey Classic announced the addition of the World Shot Put Series, created and headlined by world record holder Ryan Crouser, which is set to take place at Handy Park on Beale Street.

$15 Deal: La Roche's falafel platter

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:54:17 -0500

But if you have the opportunity to splurge, the lamb is well worth it, says writer Erica Horton.

Defense and space manufacturer could land in Memphis

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:07:40 -0500

Founded in 2009, the company is a metallic additive manufacturer with products used in aerospace, ground vehicles/automotive, defense, medical and custom work.

Construction of riverboat landing on Mud Island kicks off

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:58:48 -0500

Leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground Monday, March 30, as several barges passed by on a windswept river.

No Kings march ends with pepper spray and arrests

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:02:12 -0500

The march began peacefully at Robert R. Church Park, but confrontations with police at the end of the day led to arrests. Two of the arrested marchers have been released, but two others remain in custody.

Fire crews respond to smoke billowing from Peabody hotel

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:15:01 -0500

Guests were evacuated from the Peabody Hotel Downtown on Saturday morning after a fire was reported in the laundry room.

Rare office space in 'garden community' hitting the market later this year

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:49:01 -0500

A company is leaving its office space adjacent to Dixon Gallery & Gardens later this year, opening a rare opportunity in East Memphis.

Case dismissed in lawsuit to stop Brooks' Downtown museum

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:06:57 -0500

The 2023 lawsuit, filed by Friends for our Riverfront and others, challenging the new Memphis Art Museum Downtown has hit another barrier.

Morgan Steel expanding locally, adding more than 100 jobs

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:51:39 -0500

“We’re serving customers in Ohio, Mississippi and Texas, so we could have started a steel distribution center anywhere in the Southeast,” Morgan Steel CEO said. “But we’re happy to continue to grow right here in Memphis.”

Memphis Made closing taproom

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:15:11 -0500

In August 2025, The Daily Memphian reported that Memphis Made was for sale after the company filed for bankruptcy.

Purple, pink, yellow, green and more colors of powder covered those celebrating Holi at Shelby Farms

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:19:52 -0500

Some celebrate triumph of good over evil, some celebrate leaving the past behind, some celebrate the changing seasons. Despite their reasons for celebrating, Holi is a colorful day for all.

Steve Gaines, former Bellevue Baptist pastor, has died

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:49:25 -0500

Steve Gaines, who served about two decades at Bellevue Baptist Church, has died at age 68 after a battle with kidney cancer.

$15 Deal: Soup, dumplings and noodles from Little Petals Chinese

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:48:00 -0500

The quick-service Sichuan-style Chinese restaurant chases away the post-tornado-watch ick with spice, crunch and warmth.

Immersive museum on Mud Island sets new May opening date

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:32:03 -0500

Following some water damage delays, Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time has now scheduled an opening date for the first phase of the three-part project.

Jittery from java? That's that Grind City Coffee Xpo.

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:57:43 -0500

The love of coffee lured an estimated 700 people to the Grind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Concourse, but come bedtime, they may regret the extra caffeine.

Peabody's Chez Philippe awarded prestigious Five Diamond designation

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:05:31 -0500

AAA announced Thursday, March 12, that Chez Philippe had earned its Five Diamond designation for the first time since the French restaurant opened in 1982.

Whitehaven finds new head football coach

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:43:24 -0500

Whitehaven High has reached back into its football past for the man who will lead its immediate future.

Power-transformer maker plans to construct $30M manufacturing building

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:43:25 -0500

The company had promised to invest $86.9 million in its facility and create more than 400 jobs by 2027. That promise was fulfilled two years ahead of schedule.