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1. Inside Big Bad Breakfast's new Memphis restaurant before opening day (commercialappeal.com) — A new Big Bad Breakfast is opening Sept. 29 on Young Avenue in Cooper-Young, taking over the renovated former Mulan Asian Bistro space. Locals can expect a Memphis-flavored twist on Southern breakfast favorites, lighter options, and a cozy, diner-style atmosphere tailored specifically to the neighborhood's creative, independent vibe.
2. Goodbye, Brooks (memphisflyer.com) — Memphis art lovers get one last chance to visit the Brooks in Overton Park this Sunday before its collection moves to the new Memphis Art Museum downtown in December. The piece reflects on beloved exhibits, festivals, and family memories that made the Brooks a cornerstone of the city's cultural life for more than a century.
3. Memphis Safe Task Force to mark one year, data shows plateau in crime rate (actionnews5.com) — Memphis' Safe Task Force is nearing its one-year mark, with city data showing a steep initial drop in serious crime and calls for service, followed by a plateau. Officials tout more than 13,000 arrests and thousands of seized guns, while local leaders question civilian deaths and the focus on nonviolent offenses as the operation continues indefinitely.
4. Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play (dailymemphian.com) — A former Memphis-area auto worker turned PE teacher is now devoting himself to keeping kids on the right path, trading car repairs for whistles and practices. The story also highlights Memphis Grizzlies figures, including Olivier-Maxence Prosper's recent volunteer work with the city's unhoused community and a look ahead to key personalities as the season nears.
5. What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 26? A look back through the years (commercialappeal.com) — Memphis residents get a quick tour through Sept. 26 moments from the city's past, from highway planning for I-69 and big-name Mid-South Fair concerts to a 1926 riverboat sinking near town. It's a nostalgic snapshot of how regional transportation, entertainment, and river life have shaped the area over the last century.
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