Boiler Room to Feature Some of Memphis’ Pioneering Rap Figures
Since its founding in 2010, London’s influential Boiler Room series has organized more than 8,000 performances in upwards of 200 cities across the world, garnering millions of views along the way. Although the series’ premise is fairly simple–one camera, one DJ, one room—it has quickly grown into one of the most...
Johnny Cash Celebrated in Roots and Rhythm Bus Tour
JONESBORO – As a way to honor and celebrate the “man in black” ahead of what would have been his 94th birthday, Johnny Cash Boyhood Home: Historic Dyess Colony will host a Roots and Rhythm Bus Tour on Saturday, Feb. 28. Will Reaves, director of the Boyhood...
Crews ready to ‘work around the clock’ to restore power during winter blast, MLGW...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) said it is ready "to work around the clock, if needed" during a winter storm expected to hit the region this weekend. "We are always prepared to deal with weather-related outages," MLGW said in a statement. The storm is expected to...
Einstein Bros. reopen after renovations to hungry customers – and long lines
The Einstein Bros. Bagels located at the University of Memphis’ McWherter Library completed its long-awaited renovation and reopened its doors as students returned for their first day back of classes on Tuesday. The popular on-campus dining spot was packed with students and faculty for most of the day, many...
From classrooms to community hub: Northside Square revitalizes former high school
After years of planning and preparation, the first phase of the Northside Square redevelopment project is officially open. The former Northside High School at 1212 Vollintine Ave. in the Klondike community, has been transformed into a mixed-use development designed to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood. After...
EPA accuses Elon’s methane xAI datacenter of secretly making power
Federal regulators say Elon Musk’s flagship artificial intelligence complex in the Memphis area did more than crunch data. According to a recent ruling, the xAI “Colossus” facility used methane gas turbines in a way that effectively turned the site into an unpermitted power plant, generating extra electricity in...
Cxffeeblack Moves Into New Digs in Highland Heights
A while back, The Delta Review reviewed the Anti-Gentrification Coffee Club, where hip-hop artist and master coffee roaster Cxffeeblack served up coffee and fellowship. At that time, he talked of moving into a larger space nearby, and here, a little over a year later, that dream has become reality. The...
Fuel tank catches fire overnight in Castalia Heights, MFD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Fire Department is investigating after a fuel tank caught fire overnight. According to MFD, crews responded to a fire on Lamar Avenue and Airways in the Castalia Heights area at around 4 a.m. When crews arrived, they learned that a pressurized tank had a...
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...
Man charged after high-speed chase in stolen Camaro
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is now in jail facing several charges after the Tennessee Highway Patrol said he led them on a chase while under the influence in a stolen vehicle on Saturday night. DeAndre Perry, 24, is charged with reckless driving, evading arrest, intentionally evading arrest in auto, driving under the...
