Blackberry Molasses has reopened at 1014 E. Broadway in West Memphis with a new patio, Sunday relaunch parties, DJ nights and a two‑tacos‑for‑$5 special.

Aura, a new restaurant/pub/event hall, has filed for a certificate of occupancy to take over a 3,200‑sq‑ft suite on Winchester Road; the application is under review.

Wintzell's Oyster House will take over the former Hooters in Peabody Place, promising oysters, breakfast and local beers in Downtown Memphis.

After nearly 18 years, Muddy’s Bake Shop founder Kat Gordon is selling the Broad Avenue bakery to local entrepreneurs Micah Dempsey and Stacy Hinkle.

Shadow Tequila co-owner Teddy Jasper and his father are turning the former Longshot footprint at Arrive Memphis into Spoken For, a cocktail bar promising craft drinks and smash burgers this summer.

A legal-themed spot called The Docket has opened on Hernando's courthouse square, mixing smoked burgers with upscale touches like Russian caviar. The new restaurant takes over a long-changing 39 West Commerce address.

Big Bad Breakfast plans a Cooper‑Young location in the former Mulan space. City filings and visible renovations suggest a full build‑out is underway.

Sweet Magnolia founder Hugh Balthrop and Rumble Fish veteran David Lorrison are running Archives at Hotel Napoleon, pairing breakfasts, dinners and house gelato in the hotel's historic basement.

The Farm Market Co‑Op on South Main will be refitted as The Farm Table, a 16‑seat farm-to-fork restaurant leaning on local growers and vendors.

The Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission advanced a Dutch Bros site plan in Lakeland. The proposal now moves to the city board for final approval and permits.

3 Guys Pizza Pies is opening a third storefront at Wedgewood Commons in Olive Branch. Renovations are underway and an official opening date has not been announced.

Raising Cane’s opens April 13 at 7750 Winchester Road with a ribbon-cutting, live performances and giveaways for early customers. Expect a full morning of freebies and community fanfare.

The MICHELIN Guide included Felicia Suzanne’s in its Iconic Foods of the American South roundup, spotlighting the restaurant’s fried green tomatoes and South Main comeback.