Poke originated in Hawaii as food favored among surfers for a protein-filled grab-and-go dish in between surfing runs. The concept spread to the mainland and is catching on in more and more cities

Planning a trip? A planned 135-room boutique hotel will serve residents of Downtown Memphis as well as travelers along the Amtrak line which stretches from New Orleans to Chicago.

Hopdoddy, which is slated to open at 6 South Cooper Street, joins places like Burgerim on Highland Avenue, which opened late last year, and Hattie B.’s Hot Chicken, which opens later this year in Midtown, as new food options from companies that chose Memphis for their most recent expansions.

One of Memphis’ significant Civil Rights events will be commemorated with a public plaza.

The Veterans Care Center’s focus will offer treatment strategies for coping with conditions often faced by veterans such as post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse and anxiety. In addition to treatment, the VCC will facilitate research to develop new therapies.

“All of these galleries are truly reflective of their community,” said Whitney Hardy, founder and executive director of Young Arts Patrons. “They’re not just there because they found cheaper rent and moved in. They’re tied to the community, and they invest in their community.”

Curb Side Casseroles offers convenient home-cooked meals for Memphians too busy to cook or who just want a break from the kitchen.

The terms of the tax incentive for Sedgwick include the company retaining 865 jobs, creating 130 new jobs, and making $33 million worth of capital investments to its new global headquarters located at 8155 T&B Boulevard.

The Bluff on Highland Avenue is open for business following extensive interior renovations.