SUMMARY: The Historic Daisy Theatre in downtown Memphis caught fire early Thursday morning, with Memphis police and fire officials confirming it was an accidental electrical fire that began on the stage. No injuries were reported. Lucille Catron, who has led restoration efforts, said the building nearly burned down entirely. The Daisy, a landmark on the “Chitlin Circuit” from the 1930s to 1960s, dates back to 1913 and featured mostly original structures. Despite past vandalism and financial struggles, Catron remains hopeful, saying, “She’s coming back.” The fire will not affect Juneteenth events scheduled at the nearby New Daisy Theater.

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SUMMARY: Memphis police arrested 25-year-old Trenton Abston after he allegedly attempted to kidnap Mayor Paul Young. Abston reportedly scaled a wall at the mayor’s gated community Sunday night and knocked on his door while wearing gloves and a hoodie. When no one answered, he fled. Surveillance footage and repeated drives by the residence helped police identify him. Inside Abston’s vehicle, officers found a taser, duct tape, rope, and the clothing from the footage. Abston admitted he intended to confront the mayor about crime. He now faces charges including attempted kidnapping. Mayor Young urged an end to hate speech and political violence.

Memphis Police officers found a taser, gloves, rope, and duct tape in the car of a man who went to the home of Memphis Mayor Paul Young, MPD said. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/man-went-to-memphis-mayors-home-with-taser-rope-and-duct-tape-in-car-police/article_96d49e40-6adc-4231-a5d1-503b8c0f73d8.html

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SUMMARY: The Dining Dash segment highlights low restaurant health scores in the area. West Nashville’s V and F on Charlotte Pike scored 55/100 due to food storage violations and improper dish cleaning. Common Ground on Charlotte Avenue scored 64, with raw fish thawing at room temperature and poor thermometer hygiene. Chagas Mexican Restaurant in Smyrna earned 66 for missing soap, improper storage, and undated foods. Long Tofu in West Nashville scored 70, with raw meat thawing in a sink and cooked pork roll left out at unsafe temperatures. The Nashville Fairgrounds kitchen received a 71 for multiple violations. Reinspections will follow after the July 4th break.

Dining Dash: June 19, 2025

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