The City of Memphis has purchased the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel for $22 million, the city confirmed. dailymemphian.com/article/56871

@sophiasurrett on Ford possibly pulling its EV truck off the market and what if any impact that could have on BlueOval.

Barefruit Cafe, Cook Out, Insomnia Cookies and Dave’s Hot Chicken are all making news. dailymemphian.com/article/57217 By Sophia Surrett

Barefruit Cafe will have its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 22, in Arlington’s Historic Depot Square. ⁠Read more about its famed "croughnut" ➡ dailymemphian.com/subscriber/art… By Sophia Surrett ⁠

The iconic restaurant closed in December 2024 after more than 40 years of operation. dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… By Sophia Surrett

The Millington-based Jay’s Coffee & Cuisine opened its second location in the former Tamp & Tap space Downtown. 👉 dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… By Sophia Surrett | Photos: Jay's Coffee

Middle Eastern bakery Sana Sweets first started with baker Sana Abuawad baking from home. dailymemphian.com/subscriber/art… By Sophia Surrett

The Greater Memphis Chamber and Memphis in May announced the honored country for next year to more than a thousand people at the Annual Chairman’s Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 10. dailymemphian.com/section/busine…  By Sophia Surrett

The salad-focused restaurant is part of the Stomping Grounds redevelopment. dailymemphian.com/article/57924 By Sophia Surrett

Korean restaurant The Han hosted a sold-out soft opening this past weekend. Grand opening details coming soon ➡ dailymemphian.com/subscriber/art… By Sophia Surrett

Former bank CEO Robert “Bob” Hartheimer will plead guilty to a series of child pornography charges. dailymemphian.com/article/58108 By Sophia Surrett

The former Club 616 and adjacent space is on its way to becoming something new. dailymemphian.com/article/58192 By Sophia Surrett

It’s official: Memphis International Airport will be Frederick W. Smith International Airport.  dailymemphian.com/article/58215 By Sophia Surrett

Stanton, Tennessee Mayor Norman Bauer said he wasn’t surprised by the news that Ford Motor Co. had pivoted from electric vehicles to gas-powered trucks at the company’s nearby $5.6 billion BlueOval City campus. dailymemphian.com/article/58306 By Sophia Surrett

Both were slated to open in 2026. dailymemphian.com/article/58533 By Sophia Surrett

When she began offering swim lessons nearly 40 years ago, Holly Self had no idea she was starting a family legacy. ➡ dailymemphian.com/article/50347/…  By Sophia Surrett

"Come and celebrate with us as we expand across Memphis." Byway Coffee is opening its second coffee trailer this weekend with new menu offerings: dailymemphian.com/article/58521/… By Sophia Surrett

The first Mid-South Stella’s Ice Cream opened a few months ago in Midtown Memphis. Co-owner Rebecca Schneider said it felt like “angels were bringing this into fruition.” dailymemphian.com/article/58808 By Sophia Surrett

After nearly five years, Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. is leaving Crosstown Concourse. They're looking for a new retail home in the area. ➡ dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… By Sophia Surrett

The region's first cat cafe, Fancy Cat Cafe, is now open in Southaven. The cafe offers coffees, teas, pastries and — in a separate area — opportunities to interact with adoptable cats. ➡ dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… By Sophia Surrett