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Memphis artists earn Grammy for Mississippi-based film
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis had a big night at the Grammys. Guitar legend Eric Gales is celebrating a win tied to the Clarksdale, Mississippi-based film ‘Sinners’, alongside Royal Studios owner Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell. The two accepted the Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media...
The Commercial Appeal
Former Houston's restaurant razed; subleases OK'd at Port of Memphis
A longtime East Memphis landmark is no more. The former Houston's restaurant site has been razed from the Poplar Avenue streetscape. Though the planned demolition and removal of the building, located at 5000 Poplar Ave., is nothing new. In November, a demolition permit was filed with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. Arizona-based Hillstone Restaurant Group Inc. opened the Memphis location in 1983. Hillstone closed the franchise in December 2024, citing staffing and public safety concerns . Cordova-based 5000 Poplar LLC purchased the Poplar Avenue property for $2.1 million in November 2025, according to the Shelby County Register of Deeds. No confirmed plans have been announced for the site. Hyde Family Foundation awards $7 million in Memphis grants On Jan. 28, the Hyde Family Foundation announced it closed the 2025 funding cycle with $7 million worth of grants awarded to 24 community partners in Memphis. The Q4 funding cycle helped provide funding for education, civics, public works and arts and culture sectors, according to a news release. "These investments support the people and places making a difference across Memphis, from classrooms and cultural spaces to neighborhoods and civic institutions. We’re honored to support our partners as
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Country artist Travis Tritt set to perform at Graceland in April
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Country music star Travis Tritt is bringing his tour to Graceland this spring. Travis Tritt will perform his 2026 tour at Graceland Live on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Presale tickets are available on Wednesday, February 4 at 10 a.m. Tickets for the show will go...
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Hacks Cross Applebee's Is Out, Raymah Cafe Is Brewing A Comeback
Raymah Cafe, a new coffee shop concept, is getting ready to move into the long-vacant Applebee's building at 3895 Hacks Cross Road in southeast Memphis. Filings show the former chain restaurant is being converted into a neighborhood café, and early activity at the site points to a visible buildout already in motion. Folks along Hacks Cross can expect to start seeing contractors on-site and new signage go up as the project works through permitting.
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Memphis Music Legends Celebrate Grammy Wins for Sinners
Memphis’ global influence on music was on full display at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards as Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell and Eric Gales took home top honors for their work on the film Sinners. Mitchell, owner and operator of the iconic Royal Studios in South Memphis, and fellow...
Memphis Flyer
WE SAW YOU: Memphis As Folk Preview Party
Local musicians kicked off FolkAlliance International with the Music Export Memphis “Memphis As Folk Preview Party.” The event, which was held January 15th at Lauren Kennedy’s Sheet Cake Gallery, featured local performers Frank McLallen, Aybil, and Mary Hatley, all of whom took part in the FolkAlliance International conference held January 21st through January 25th in New Orleans.
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New Cafe Headed to Memphis
A new coffee shop is breathing fresh life into a vacant Applebee’s building on Hacks Cross Road. Raymah Cafe has filed paperwork to open in the storefront, though little information is presently available about the concept. The new cafe is moving into 3895 Hacks Cross Road. The permits moving...
The Commercial Appeal
What's that coming to Summer and Sycamore View in Memphis?
Memphis may be getting its third Scooter's Coffee location. A permit has been filed with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development to construct a new location for the brew chain at 1717 Sycamore View Road in northeastern Memphis. The permit is currently under review. The 668-square-foot shop — planned near Sycamore View's intersection with Summer Avenue — will cost upward of $650,000 and be drive-thru only. NEW IN THE MEMPHIS AREA: Fancy Cat Cafe in Southaven a 'purr-fect' spot for fans of felines Despite the small size of their locations, the Scooter's menu is diverse. Hot and iced coffee is served along with teas, sparkling sodas, smoothies, Red Bull-infused drinks, and some breakfast foods and pastries. The Omaha, Nebraska-based coffee chain has already spread far and wide across the area, with two locations in Memphis and one in Millington, Arlington, Horn Lake, Olive Branch and Southaven. Jacob Wilt is a reporter for The Commercial Appeal covering DeSoto County, as well as Dining in the Memphis area. You can reach him at jacob.wilt@commercialappeal.com . This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: What's that coming to Summer and Sycamore View in Memphis?
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Memphis, Get Ready to Stay up All Night with Your Next Cookie Obsession
Grab a glass of milk, Memphis, hot and fresh cookies are nearly ready to come out of the oven. Insomnia Cookies has been issued vital permits for its new area storefront, with several more under review. The Philly-based cookie bakery was first proposed in November of last year and in...
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Former Houston’s Restaurant in East Memphis being demolished
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The former Houston’s Restaurant in East Memphis is being demolished after closing permanently in December 2024. The restaurant was sold to a new owner on Oct. 31, according to records. A demolition permit was granted nearly a month later. Houston’s closed suddenly and permanently in...
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New Pho Concept Nearing Memphis Opening
2026 is on deck to be a good year for Memphis-area pho enthusiasts. A new restaurant specializing in the dish-aptly named I Love Pho and Grill-is making steady progress through the permitting process and getting closer to opening its doors. I Love Pho will be ladling out steaming bowls of...
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Memphis, ‘Sinners’ take center stage at Grammys
LOS ANGELES, Cali. — Memphis music and Mid-South blues took center stage at the Grammy Awards as the film “Sinners” emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners, earning two Grammy Awards and shining a national spotlight on artists with deep ties to the Bluff City and the region’s musical legacy. Inside the ceremony, video […]
The Commercial Appeal
Best romantic restaurants in Memphis? 10 spots for date night
Many people love to eat. Some people love to love. So it's no surprise a passion for food and a passion for passion are combined every Feb. 14, which is the Feast of St. Valentine, more commonly known as Valentine's Day. Devoted to romantic love, the day has its challenges, even for the most enthusiastic bill-and-cooers. Namely: Where to eat on a Valentine's Day (or night) date? The choices are many, so here's 10 of 'em. Presented in alphabetical order, each of these 10 Memphis-area restaurants is suitable for a romantic rendezvous, an intimate tête-à-tête or a lovey-dovey canoodle. (In fact, many of the restaurants listed here offer special Valentines' Day menus.) This isn't a definitive list, and it's not a complete list. It could contain a hundred entries, but it doesn't. It's simply A List — A List of Suggestions, for those who desire a memorable meal that's also a romantic gesture. Briza Open only since November, the latest eatery added to Crosstown Concourse describes itself as "a vibrant seafood, sushi, and steak fusion restaurant" that is "elevated yet approachable." Intriguing menu words: "Freshwater eel," "Snake River trout," "Violet Fog Brazilian Gin." For more information, visit brizarestaurants.com . (Note:
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Germantown Wing Favorite Mike’s Turns Up The Heat In Collierville
Germantown staple Mike’s Hot Wings and Such is spreading its sauce south. The popular wing spot is gearing up to open in Collierville with a livelier, bar-forward setup tailored to evening regulars and sports-night crowds, adding another food-and-drink option to the Shops at Carriage Crossing. As reported by What...