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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
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Could it be that middle-of-the-country cousins — Cincinnati chili and Memphis barbecue spaghetti — are, respectively, the most overrated and most underrated dishes of American regional cuisine?
The league is looking into the video that appeared to show Morant with a firearm and has not yet issued any sort of suspension.
Chris Herrington sounds off on Ja Morant’s most recent troubles.
For more than a year now, the Kinfolk pop-up at Downtown’s Comeback Coffee, with its big cathead biscuits, has been a popular option in a city hungry for weekend breakfast and brunch options. But that’s about to change.
This week, take a “mammoth” hike at Shelby Farms, meet the musicians buried at Elmwood and explore a revamped South City during MEMFix.
Every NBA team must find its way. These are models that fit the Grizzlies: be patient with a strong core and coach but be restless and aggressive at finding the supporting pieces to elevate them.
A year into its run, pinball bar Flip Side has, well, flipped its menu to a more burgers-and-pizzas orientation.
This week, celebrate Southern soul food at Slave Haven, learn to skate at the River Garden and catch an Academy Award winner at Comeback Coffee.
Tina Turner’s story bares some similarities to another closer-to-home Tennessee artist: Elvis Presley. But while Presley was given his crown early, Turner fought for hers over decades.
As Memphis embarks on the NBA offseason, it does so with once-unexpected notes of both certainty and uncertainty.
This week, Memphis Italian Festival has all the carbs, fries are paired with wine at Railgarten and Grind City gets hoppy and sour.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league will announce results of Ja Morant investigation after the NBA Finals. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis one of five teams still searching for first Finals tripRelated story:
This couple, new to Memphis, got to know the city by visiting local coffee shops.
The Memphis Grizzlies are in the market for a new starting small forward. Here’s a look at 10 higher-profile targets. Memphis Grizzlies small forward search: More realistic targetsRelated story:
The Memphis Grizzlies are in the market for a new starting small forward. Here’s a look at the potential targets.Related story:
This week, guitars tell stories of American history, the “No Tears Project” educates through civil rights stories and Evan Williams turns Crosstown stories into song. Plus, we get an early start to Juneteenth.
From stores to trailers and carts to coolers, Mempops has become an inseparable part of Memphis summers.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss all of the most relevant offseason storylines.
Hayes and Amy McPherson extend their footprint on North Main Street to take one of the shop’s staples — canned coffee sodas — across Memphis and beyond.
Chris Herrington sounds off on three current Grizzlies topics, including the NBA's impending Ja Morant decision.
This week, cult classic “Halloween III” is set to music, the Memphis Botanic Garden celebrates 70 years and Zora Neale Hurston’s life story takes center stage.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss draft prospects that fit with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Thoughts on the NBA’s 25-game suspension for Ja Morant, the path forward and the uncertain, potentially complicated ways it could impact the team this summer. Calkins: Twenty-five games for Morant? That’s fine. The key is what happens next.Related stories:
Should the Grizzlies trade backup point guard Tyus Jones this summer? With starter Ja Morant facing suspension, it might seem an unlikely question. But it’s almost certainly one the Grizzlies are mulling over.
Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman goes into Thursday night’s NBA draft with a history of wheelin’ and dealin’.