Calkins: Old school meets new school as Grizzlies start fresh
Hollywood Feed launches delivery pilot at 9 Memphis-area stores
Burt named new SCS chief academic officer
Commission approves Harris’ initiatives, appointees
Turn Four: Our writers survey the Grizzlies as training camp opens
Metro
Alternatives to 75-cent property-tax hike kicked around at town hall
City Council members talked Thursday, May 16, about at least whittling down the tax hike proposed by Mayor Paul Young, with discussing other revenue sources, during a town hall forum at New Salem Baptist Church in South Memphis.
Public Safety Trial delayed for two accused in Young Dolph murder
Business
Memphis International raising airline rents and landing fees by almost half
Expiring COVID-19 pandemic grants and inflation force higher costs on airlines, but ticket prices aren’t expected to rise.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Medical office condo sells half of building, natural hair care studio moves location
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Former Tiger Boogie Ellis on agent Mike Miller, NBA future
Draft prospect Boogie Ellis said Mike Miller is more genuine than other NBA agents. Miller once recruited Ellis to play for the Memphis Tigers and also recently started representing Ja Morant.
High School Sports Wednesday prep report: Houston wins region title in tense penalty shootout
Food
Desserts, bacon and wings compete on SmokeSlam Day One
A bourbon-soaked pineapple upside-down cake and a smoked Rice Krispies Treat with a mango habanero glaze were just two of the dishes already turned in for judging Thursday at Tom Lee Park.
Suburbs
3 places to catch free concerts in the suburbs
Bands by the Square, blues by the lake and orchestras in at a winery: Two different concert series kick off in Shelby County suburbs, and a “Night of Enchantment” will unfold in Lakeland.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Garden walk, fantasy films and the tea on Mr. Bridgerton
This week, vegan cheese meets wine at Crosstown, a new arts fest comes to Uptown and the City of Memphis turns 205.
Opinion
Conaway: Slaw is our state food? Really?!?
Like us, Memphis barbecue doesn’t need fancy; it abhors pretense and imitation; it stands on its own; it’s one of a kind and we’re happy to share.
Podcasts
A (very short) history of local beer in Memphis
Andy Ashby, one of the co-founders of the oldest local breweries in Memphis, along with Maggie Emerson, co-founder of Maroon Brew Co., one the newest local breweries, join Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.