“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
Without much advertising or large, visible signage beckoning diners, this tucked-away East Memphis sandwich shop relies mostly on word of mouth.
“Man, it’s fun playing football,” added Sky Forest, a Lausanne football player who took over at quarterback for the Hound Dogs after starter Kevin Taylor was injured Saturday. “You can’t beat that.”
Also happening this week: A funeral service will be held for Judge Jon McCalla and Dr. Mary McCalla.
The win keeps Memphis tied in the International League with the Nashville Sounds, whom they face next at AutoZone Park.
The Community Redevelopment Agency is moving forward with the first phase of Smokey City Market, an estimated $70 million project aiming to bring affordable housing, senior care, retail and green space to the area.
Thousands attend the Memphis Pride Fest and Parade in Downtown Memphis, including both members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as their straight allies.
The 275,000- to 300,000-square-foot facility is planned on Madison Avenue between the College of Pharmacy building and the demolished Holiday Inn building.
In forming its esports, or video game competition, team, the Navy held tryouts to find the best players in a variety of games — like “Marvel Rivals”, “Call of Duty”, “Valorant”, “Counter-Strike”, “Rocket League”, “League of Legends” and “Fortnite” — and then gave them a space to hone their skills for competition.
In examining post-pandemic learning loss, officials at Leadership Preparatory Charter School came to a realization: Teachers were following scripted math curriculum a bit too closely.
Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Richard Ransom announced the launch of his own public relations and media company, Ransom Strategy Group.
First baseman Leo Bernal hit his seventh home run of the season and the Redbirds were on top on a while.
With a strong chance of rain and possible thunderstorms, it’s a good time for indoor activities like taking in a movie.
Memphis firms announce promotions.
“Safety isn’t just about whether crime exists. Safety is also about whether people feel they belong to one another. It is also deeply true that poverty affects safety.”
“The universe isn’t obligated to make sense to us. There’s no requirement for rhyme and reason. Things just happen, be they good or bad, and the burden is on us to find a way to make it work.”
“I love this place. I’ve had every sandwich on the menu, hard to pick a favorite, they’re all freshly made and very good. Daniel’s Italian sausage, best in Memphis, bar none.” — Joe Lucchesi about No billboard, no problem. Lunch crowds find their way to Pesce’s Deli
“Love the joy in spite of the situations in life. Thank you!!” — Karen Edwards about Opinion: ‘The joy doesn’t lessen the grief’
“The great James Baldwin once said, “The place in which I’ll fit will not exist until I make it.” My hat is off to all people of whatever stripe, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation who dare to claim their safe place in such a wide country as America.” — Dennis Paden about ‘Whoever somebody wants to be, that’s fine with me’
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Opinion by Candace Echols: “I am glad to celebrate the courageous, kind, committed choices of the worthy men who walk among us in this town. I am glad to be the one who gets to bear witness to their honor, intentionally chosen in the quiet of the shadows.”
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The inmate was arrested May 27 after allegedly stealing $258.91 in merchandise from a local TJ Maxx.
The board’s recommendations — which still need to pass the City Council — include a $1 million allocation for a pre-weatherization assistance program to help residents with critical home repairs, mold remediation and indoor air quality improvements.
A pair of former Memphis-area high school basketball standouts are named in a sports betting integrity probe. One is the son of a Memphis Tigers assistant coach.
Chef Kelly English joined Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” to talk about the upcoming Le Bon Appétit culinary event, his personal connection to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and how he responds to online comments.
County officials formally opened the recently completed extension of Nail Road in Olive Branch, elongating the stretch of blacktop around 2 miles to connect with Center Hill Road to the east.
Theatre Memphis and Germantown Community Theatre are producing musicals that open Friday.
There’s a loud message that Scott is trying to send when he says the Tigers are at full revenue sharing, and that message is simple: Memphis is moving like it’s in the big leagues — even if it isn’t yet.
Olivia Wall, director of marketing and communications for Memphis Botanic Garden, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about Live at the Garden’s 2026 lineup.
Today’s puzzle is of Christian Brothers goalkeeper Ari Usdan at the Class AAA state boys soccer tournament at Spring Fling in Murfreesboro and was taken by Mark Humphrey.
Working a few lots at a time with different developers, the City of Memphis is beginning to connect the vacant lots in North Memphis neighborhood to form a pattern of redevelopment.