The Old Daisy on Beale Street is finally being repaired after a June 2025 electrical fire; the city and the insurer have approved a renovation plan. Crews were seen at the facade this week.

Hattiloo Theatre has launched a capital campaign to add an 88‑seat second stage, a Culture Box for live music and a café called Café Loo to its Midtown home. The expansion aims to broaden programming and boost local arts and food opportunities.

Music Export Memphis turns 10 with a free Beale Street birthday bash and a decade of targeted grants organizers say have put more than $1M into local artists' pockets.