Herrington: Grizzlies confront imperfect answers to the absence of Jaren Jackson Jr.
Here are some scenarios as the Grizzlies await his return.
Chris Herrington
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Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life.
There are 1947 articles by Chris Herrington :
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December 2020
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Visual Arts Indie Memphis to bring Sundance Film Fest to Summer Drive-In
The festival, considered the most prestigious festival geared around American indie film, will be screening its selections this year at satellite locations, and Memphis will be one of these “Satellite Screens.”
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Music Mark Edgar Stuart brings songwriters back to Halloran Centre
This week’s lineup includes Savannah Brister, a former contestant on “The Voice”; Jeremy Stanfill, who writes and plays soulful roots rock; and The PRVLG, a brother duo who play modern soul.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies bring stable roster into tumultuous season
But there are other issues to confront, among them safety during a pandemic, and an uncomfortably close tax line.
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November 2020
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Food Street Food: MemPops turns classic fall flavors into frozen treats
MemPops has put your favorite fall flavors on a stick, everything from caramel apples to pumpkin to cranberries.
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Music Classic Memphis dive bar Earnestine & Hazel’s for sale
Earnestine & Hazel’s, a literal cornerstone of South Main history, culture and nightlife through good times and bad, is now for sale, as Caitlin Chittom announced on Facebook on Monday.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies work plan, build young talent, in forward-looking offseason
One of the differences between the prior front office and the one now led by Kleiman: Putting more stock in production, less on tools.
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Chris Herrington The Memphis 10: With COVID complicating Thanksgiving, ditch the dining room table but keep the turkey
This Thanksgiving is a brief but particularly fraught moment of decision, another unwelcome marker in Our COVID Year, may it manage to remain singular.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies could dive into trade, but have reasons to wait
Surprise! The NBA suddenly decided to lift the trade moratorium, which brings up a bevy of names to consider.
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Reviews Street Food: Readers say ‘go east’ for ham sandwiches, tacos
Good gas station food is one of the lesser-acknowledged advantages of Southern life and gas stations aren’t just for fried chicken anymore.
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Grizzlies Podcast Will the draft get interesting for the Grizzlies?
On the latest Daily Memphian Grizzlies podcast, Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discussed all the latest scenarios in frame for next week’s draft.
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Chris HerringtonThe Memphis 10: Six final thoughts on the 2020 election
Among Tennessee counties, the late vote didn’t change much, but some tightening in Shelby County meant that for the first time since 2000 – when Nashville’s Al Gore was on the ballot – Davidson County was actually more “blue” than Shelby.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Tigers, Grizz get ready to Hoop, FedEx gets ready to deliver
A new beer maker comes to town, and an iconic theater organ makes a comeback. And Shelby County Schools will reopen buildings in January, but will teachers follow?
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Reviews Day Tripper: There’s plenty to do in Little Rock
If you’re in pursuit of good outdoor walks, good outdoor dining and quick browsing/shopping, you’ll find plenty in Little Rock, just a two-hour drive west of Memphis.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Grizzlies have plenty of free agency options, but the biggest decisions begin at home
Here’s a player-by-player evaluation on what Memphis should consider before delving elsewhere.
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The Early Word The Early Word: A good weekend for Joe Biden and Brady White
Plus, a new kind of residential subdivision, African pop on two new radio shows, and Oprah’s 2020 list of favorite things includes a treat from Memphis.
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ElectionsOpinion: Tennessee feels rural/urban divide
The Trump presidency has accelerated preexisting rural/urban divides and Tennessee, while not a “battleground” state, is one of the states where those divisions are most deeply felt.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Four paths the Grizzlies could take in this month’s NBA draft
Options for their second-round pick: Isaiah Stewart? Devon Dotson? Paul Reed? Or is there a trade scenario?
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October 2020
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Visual ArtsThe Memphis 10: The mind-bending ‘BVOE Multiverse’ gets an extension, still hopes for more
Putting BVOE in the Mid-South Coliseum remains Reyes’ dream scenario. And, yes, this seems far-fetched. But let me ask you this: What Mid-South Coliseum idea isn’t far-fetched?
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: The Grizzlies have four paths to their next star; should they be in a hurry to take them?
It’s also worth asking if the team actually needs a third big talent to complement Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Visual Arts A viewer’s guide to the 2020 Indie Memphis Film Festival
The Indie Memphis Film Festival will go “Online & Outdoors” Oct. 21-29 as it reinvents itself this fall because of the pandemic.
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Chris HerringtonThe Memphis 10: Back to school, early voting, the most Memphis meal and more
Chris Herrington says he’s worried about kids going back to school, but worried about them not going back to school, and is rooting for SCS to find a safe way to do it. Plus, nine more opinions.
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ReviewsStreet Food: Soi No. 9’s October surprise, Crosstown’s fried chicken fracas and more
From chicken to tacos, this street food stroll has some mouth-watering treats in store.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Early voting resumes, Lee declines mask mandate, and how ’bout them Tigers?
Welcome to the working week. Your regular Early Wordsmith, Mary Cashiola, is at a secure, undisclosed location and I’m taking a turn in the captain’s seat today.
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Chris HerringtonThe Memphis 10: Are early voting lines in Memphis a sign of enthusiasm, or a sign of a problem?
Historically, I’m an Election Day voter. This year, I’m planning to break precedent. We’re in a pandemic. Everything’s a little unsettled. Well, everything except my personal ballot, which will be short on truly contested races and even shorter on indecision.
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