A new hotel planned for Overton Square is now one step closer to reality. Loeb Properties wants to build a 7-story, 109-room boutique hotel next to the Hatiloo Theatre.

Here are the movies opening in the Memphis area this week, plus special screenings, Sept. 14-20.

On Thursday a new hotel planned for Overton Square is expected to be approved. It's further proof of how the trendy area is becoming. Still, there are worries about the project. Neighbors and patrons are concerned about the parking nightmare expected with the elimination of free public parking.

With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! Every week we curate The Weekender, a post filled with a handy schedule to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend.

"If you have a milkshake and I have a milkshake and my straw reaches across the room, I'll end up drinking your milkshake."

Memphis is a city of striking combinations and boundless creativity, a place where passion, ideals, cultures and opportunity converge in authentic ways. Plan a trip to experience world class golf as the best players converge on this great city and take time to enjoy the Memphis attractions, restaurants (and we're not just talkn' barbecue), history, nightlife and other things to do. Find out what's happening on Beale Street, learn what's inside the Memphis Pyramid and discover the appeal of our distinct neighborhoods.

You already know of the running meccas—places like Portland, Boulder, Boston, and Chicago. They draw runners from around the world, and for good reasons: from their world-class trails and their historic races to their vibrant food and drink scenes. But the U.S. is chock full of incredible places to run, so why limit yourself to such well-known favorites? After all, the beauty of a good run is discovering somewhere new and unexpected.

Like many bakers, Nuha Abuduhair began as a hobbyist. The former pediatric nurse found the results-oriented practice to be a pleasant counterbalance to the occasionally chaotic days of stay-at-home parenting. She took justified pride in her work and began posting images of her exquisite homemade macarons, cupcakes and other delights to Instagram, which led to orders from friends and family and eventually a wider audience. Although Nuha had always dreamed about owning a bakery, after two years the idea began to move closer to reality.

Good morning, Memphis! A host a government meetings and late summer movie offerings mark this week in mid-August. The Labor Day holiday weekend and start of football season isn’t too far off.

And we are at that point of the post-county election period where those who leave office next month are announcing what’s next. This will soon start to blend with transition announcements for the incoming office holders. Shelby County commissioner Terry Roland is the new director of the Millington Chamber of Commerce. The announcement made at a luncheon in Millington Tuesday. Roland is among the eight Shelby County commissioners who leave office as of Sept. 1. Roland also vows he will be back in four years when the county elections just decided will be on the ballot once more. Roland ran in the May Republican primary for county mayor won by David Lenoir.

Hello Memphis! We have another great weekend full of food, music, and fun. Here are the five things you won’t want to miss, plus a few extras.