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CA: Overton conservancy nears $1 million goal to end greensward parking

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CA: Overton conservancy nears $1 million goal to end greensward parking Banking on a fundraising campaign that’s gone national, the Overton Park Conservancy will meet next week’s deadline to secure $1 million toward planned parking improvements at the Memphis Zoo, the director of the non-profit group says. The OPC, which manages much of the 342-acre Midtown park under a contract with the city, had raised more than $841,000 by late last week, figures provided by the group show. The donations came not only from across the Memphis area, but from 28 states plus the District of Columbia. … The money will … Continue reading CA: Overton conservancy nears $1 million goal to end greensward parking

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MDN: First Look at New Overton Square Restaurant Hopdoddy

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MDN: First Look at New Overton Square Restaurant Hopdoddy Overton Square developer Loeb Properties and brg3s architects are moving forward with their plans to bring a Texas-based burger bar to Midtown. New signage has been installed depicting the first glimpse of what the new site at 6 S. Cooper St. will look like. Anchoring the block will be newcomer hopdoddy Burger Bar, a popular restaurant chain that will replace YOLO Frozen Yogurt & Gelato’s former location, while Lenny’s Sub Shop will get an upgrade but remain in the same location. … The popular Austin, Texas-based brand was founded in 2010 … Continue reading MDN: First Look at New Overton Square Restaurant Hopdoddy

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Flyer: Hopdoddy Coming to Overton Square

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Flyer: Hopdoddy Coming to Overton Square Austin-based Hopdoddy Burger Bar is coming to Overton Square, according to a press release from Loeb Properties. The restaurant will be in the Yolo space at 6 S. Cooper. Yolo is (was?) set to move down the street. Here’s the release: Hopdoddy Burger Bar, a nationally-recognized, Austin-born burger + beer joint, will be joining Overton Square in the expanding 3,500 sf space. Extensive renovation and construction will begin in March with the restaurant slated to open this fall. Hopdoddy grinds their meats in-house daily and offers a wide variety of the freshest available, all-natural … Continue reading Flyer: Hopdoddy Coming to Overton Square

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MBJ: One of the top-rated oyster bars in the U.S. is headed to Memphis

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MBJ: One of the top-rated oyster bars in the U.S. is headed to Memphis A nationally renowned Florida oyster bar will go inland to launch restaurant No. 2. Its location: Memphis. Indian Pass Raw Bar, located in a more than 100-year-old building on the Florida marshes on Highway 30A between Port St. Joe and Apalachicola, will open its second venue in the former Chiwawa restaurant space at 2059 Madison Ave. “We think Memphis has the right atmosphere,” said Ralph Roberson, one of the owners behind the future Memphis location. “We were impressed with what was going on in the Overton … Continue reading MBJ: One of the top-rated oyster bars in the U.S. is headed to Memphis

09-September, by Type, CREATIVES, Cultural Attractions, Entertainment, Events, Festivals, Midtown, Music, Music Festivals, NEIGHBORHOODS, Overton Square, Quality of Life, TourismLeave a comment

MDN: 2nd Bona Fide Blues Festival Keeps Lineup Local

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MDN: 2nd Bona Fide Blues Festival Keeps Lineup Local John Gemmill, the president of the Memphis Blues Society, says there is a standard look to blues festivals – a poster with a guitar player and “fill-in-the-name-of-the-city blues festival,” and a lineup that includes performers from all over the place. The society’s Bona Fide Blues Festival is a challenge to that. “We are surrounded by the countryside that created the blues, and for decades people have been coming here and people have been coming from all around to soak in the atmosphere,” Gemmill said. “There’s a huge blues scenes. We’ve got … Continue reading MDN: 2nd Bona Fide Blues Festival Keeps Lineup Local

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Choose901: Restaurant Iris Named Among Most Romantic Restaurants in USA

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Choose901: Restaurant Iris Named Among Most Romantic Restaurants in USA “Restaurant Iris has been named in the top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America by OpenTable, the leading provider of online restaurant reservations. With more than 5 million restaurant reviews verified by OpenTable diners for over 20,000 restaurants, Restaurant Iris was awarded to the list as one of the only two restaurants from Tennessee. Restaurant reviews from December 2014 – December 2015 were collected and those with a minimum score and a qualifying number of reviews were considered. The restaurants were then scored based on percentage of reviews in which “romantic” was chosen as a … Continue reading Choose901: Restaurant Iris Named Among Most Romantic Restaurants in USA

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MDN: Indie Memphis Taps Watt as Executive Director

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“This year keeps shaping up to be a milestone for the Indie Memphis Film Festival, which has tapped local filmmaker Ryan Watt to serve as its new executive director following the departure of Erik Jambor earlier this year. Watt, who’s produced six feature-length independent films, was elected president of the Indie Memphis board earlier this year. He’d been serving as interim executive director while a search was underway for Jambor’s successor, and he volunteered to direct this year’s festival, which is now in its 18th year and will run from Nov. 3-10. … This year’s eight-day festival will feature more … Continue reading MDN: Indie Memphis Taps Watt as Executive Director

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MBJ: A series of neighborhood meetings scheduled for Hotel Overton

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“Solomito Land Planning kicked off a series of neighborhood meetings Wednesday night to meet concerns of adjacent property owners and surrounding businesses when it comes to razing the French Quarter Inn for a new boutique hotel. … The meeting for neighbors and business owners within a 500-foot radius — the meeting that will meet the Land Use Control Board’s requirement — is scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. in the Atrium in Overton Square at 2101 Madison Ave. Solomito has mailed out notices asking those who have questions or comments to email them ahead of time, as they anticipate a … Continue reading MBJ: A series of neighborhood meetings scheduled for Hotel Overton

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MBJ: French Quarter Inn could be razed for Hotel Overton

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“The long vacant French Quarter Inn across from revitalized Overton Square could soon be demolished to make way for a modern boutique hotel dubbed Hotel Overton. Plans to demolish the 77,800-square-foot building and build Hotel Overton have been submitted for consideration by the Land Use Control Board. … Plans call for a five-story, 75,600-square-foot boutique hotel consisting of 134 suites, a restaurant, fitness center, meeting rooms, ballroom, hotel bar, pool, rooftop bar and associated retail. The application also requests a parking structure that can accommodate 140-plus parking spaces. The application, submitted by Solomito Land Planning, says Hotel Overton will be … Continue reading MBJ: French Quarter Inn could be razed for Hotel Overton

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MBJ: Overton Square 45th anniversary party will include a music lineup.

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his year marks the 45th anniversary of Overton Square. Big festivities are planned to honor the momentous occasion, including lots of live music. A stage will be placed on Madison Avenue and another on Tower Courtyard. Bands will also perform at surrounding bars and restaurants. The party is set for May 21-23. The complete music lineup is listed below. … The Story Teller’s Corner will be run by the Memphis Public Library. People with stories about Overton Square are invited to the Tower Courtyard Stage to share their memories while being audio recorded as a way to preserve the Square’s rich history.” … Continue reading MBJ: Overton Square 45th anniversary party will include a music lineup.