The upcoming expansion marks a major milestone for a business that, according to the company’s website, began quite literally with a sack of oysters and the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The sticking point is language that encouraged the administration to try to negotiate leases for terms of five years for projects like the Children’s Museum of Memphis and the new Metal Museum.

A New Uptown bar will open in an existing event space.

ServisFirst Bank is doubling its office footprint, Painted Tree Marketplace closes and a shopping center on Stage Road has landed a couple of new tenants.

The charter school and contract decisions before Memphis school board members Tuesday, April 28, could soon be up to state appointees. State leaders have yet to announce selections to the new oversight board that Memphis-Shelby County Schools plans to challenge in court. 

Collierville Schools officials are expecting less funding due to a decline in enrollment.

Google announced the first $5 million of $25 million in funds meant to help with West Memphis utility bills. Another $1.25 million will be invested through a community council to help pay for projects throughout the region, including Shelby County.

Council member Jerri Green said she wasn’t told why the items were removed from discussion but said an outside investigation of MPD may be needed.

The deal is a vote of confidence for the Memphis industrial real estate market, observers said.

From one commercial sure-shot (“Michael”) to another: This week brings the 20-years-later sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which returns the four main players and director from 2006’s catty comedy hit. 

On Monday afternoon, Northwestern guard Jayden Reid became the highest-ranked transfer to commit to the Tigers. He spoke with The Daily Memphian on why he chose Memphis and what fans can expect next season.

A panel of Tigers coaches and administrators will be in Memphis and the surrounding areas to interact with fans, give updates on the teams and more.