Downtown Memphis

‘Open on Main’ helps businesswomen open three Downtown storefronts

Posted on 9/18/23

A natural skincare shop, a feminist gift shop and a podcast studio are now open for business in their own Downtown Memphis storefronts, thanks to a retail initiative called Open on Main. A partnership between Downtown Memphis Commission and Women’s Business Center South, the program provides emerging retail entrepreneurs with access to vacant storefronts on […]

901 Now: Whitehaven couple expands their community-based coffee shop

Posted on 9/18/23

A locally-owned Black coffee shop is expanding outside of its Whitehaven roots into Uptown, with one goal in mind, bringing people together in the 901 now. “Do you want a medium or a large? Do you want it hot or iced? Do you want a lot of caffeine or a little caffeine? Sweet or not […]

A look at 5 of our favorite new Memphis restaurant patios

Posted on 9/18/23

The Lobbyist restaurant (272 S. Main St.) in Downtown Memphis has a lovely outdoor patio for al fresco dining.

Tom Lee Park opens to the public with parade, ribbon cutting in Downtown Memphis

Posted on 9/11/23

‘Gifts with a voice’: Retailer ARCHd sets up shop Downtown

Posted on 9/11/23

The inside of the site at 65 Monroe Ave. was a white empty box, according to sisters Kristen and Lindsey Archer, who own the gift/home decor business ARCHd. Then they noticed something — three built-in arched nooks. “This was meant to be,” Kristen remembered thinking. “This is perfect.” And so, the women opened ARCHd — in […]

Get ready, Uptown! Muggin Coffeehouse sets opening date for second location

Posted on 9/11/23

Uptown is getting a new coffee shop. Muggin Coffeehouse plans to open its second location at 606 N. Main St. on Monday, owner Ken Olds said. Muggin will have a soft opening from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Ken and Mary Olds opened the first Muggin Coffeehouse at 1139 Brownlee Road in Whitehaven in 2020. The Uptown location is the […]

One of NYC’s best Italian restaurants coming to Memphis

Posted on 9/5/23

Memphis foodies no longer have to travel all the way to the “Big Apple” to enjoy one of New York City’s best Italian restaurants. Forsythia NYC is opening a second location in Downtown Memphis in 2024. Renovations are already well underway at 107 S. Main for the future home of Forsythia Memphis. On its Instagram page, Forsythia NYC said […]

901 DAY IS HERE!

Posted on 9/5/23

901 DAY PRESENTS 24 HOURS TO SHOW YOUR CITY PRIDE! On a surface level, it’s the commemoration of an area code—but at its core, 901 Day monumentalizes Memphis, and most importantly the Memphians that have created the culture.

Peabody Hotel earns several honors in “10 Best Travel Awards” including top restaurant

Posted on 9/5/23

The Downtown Memphis historic landmark known as the “South’s Grand Hotel,” won two first-place wins, including Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Pet Friendly Hotel. The Peabody’s signature restaurant is called Chez Phillipe. The Peabody, built in 1933, also earned second place for the category of Best Historic Hotel. The travel awards list is published by USA […]