On the Ballot: Historic finish to Memphis’ election season
Here’s a look at how the 2023 election season shook out, and what’s coming up on the ballot for Memphis voters in 2024.
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Here’s a look at how the 2023 election season shook out, and what’s coming up on the ballot for Memphis voters in 2024.
This week, “Lil Buck” stars in “NutReMix,” trees are blue in Germantown and that Anita Baker show we’ve been hearing about on Bally Sports all year is finally happening.
This week, single folks share their stories, Friends of George’s kicks off the holiday season and we learn to move past the trauma of those sad children’s movies from the 1990s. (“All Dogs Go to Heaven,” we’re looking at you.)
The Shelby County Public Defender’s Office is overloaded with first-degree murder cases, Tigers’ sports win the weekend and DeSoto will host a Dining Week.
If you follow The Daily Memphian’s food or business sections, you’ve likely seen a new byline coming through on restaurant-related business stories: Sophia Surrett.
In this episode of Sound Bites, we discuss the must-haves for laptop-friendly locations — it’s more than just good Wi-Fi — and share our favorite spots to write, send emails, meet or even pay bills.
Grind City Brewing Co. plans to host another two-day outdoor music festival in 2024, but next year’s affair will have some noticeable differences from the inaugural event.
This week, learn about the fungus among us at Meeman-Shelby, cheese the day at the Hi-Tone and get ready to spruce up your holiday tree at John Mark’s.
Over the years, late Daily Memphian food and dining editor Jennifer Biggs supported efforts by The Kindness Revolution to “pay it forward.” But now the nonprofit is returning the favor.
In this episode of Sound Bites, Natalie Van Gundy and Holly Whitfield join Eric Barnes to talk about which local brewery taprooms have the best atmosphere, their favorite patios and the most delicious food options.
This week, art is on fire at the Dixon, the Memphis Roller Derby debuts home teams in a spooky double header and there are beer fests in Cooper-Young and at Wiseacre on Broad Avenue.
This week, artists collaborate onstage at the Tambourine Bash, Loaf and Cxffeeblack come together for brunch and Willie Nelson is on the road again (and coming to Southaven).
Here is a quick recap and four takeaways from the 2023 Memphis municipal election.
This week, Tennessee Shakespeare presents “The Tempest” (twice and for free!), more than 100 artists will paint murals around the Edge and the Drive-By Truckers bring Southern rock to the Shell.
Election Day is tomorrow, when voters will select 13 City Council members and a new city mayor. Here’s everything you need to know about this Memphis municipal election.
Welcome back to On The Ballot, where we have five quick topics today, including a hot one for this hot week: Memphis Light, Gas and Water.
This week, you can catch plenty of live music at Gonerfest and Mempho. Plus, Memphis Made celebrates 10 years of beers.
A boozy oasis is headed to Midtown, as the owners of the Cameo cocktail bar lay down plans for a new tropical-themed sibling.
This week brings the Mid-South Fair, the Pink Palace Crafts Fair, the Memphis Country Blues Festival and an album release party from Aktion Kat.
This week, the dream of the 2000s is Live at the Garden, an art exhibition at Rhodes is in “conversation” with one at the Brooks and the weenies will be running in Germantown.
U of M announces $5 million worth of campus security measures, Pervis Payne may be eligible for parole and we have your guide to a busy holiday weekend.
This week, WLOK’s Stone Soul Picnic moves indoors, the Central Library hosts an LGBTQ 1980s dance party and former members of R.E.M. sing songs about baseball.
This week, MEMFix comes to Frayser, a mayoral forum tackles the arts and wrestling stars tackle each other as the WWE brings “Monday Night Raw” to the FedExForum.
If you seek movie and show recommendations about food, cooking or chefs — this episode is for you.
This week, Friends of George’s presents “The Drag Boat,” Collierville celebrates trains and the Streetdog Foundation celebrates 14 years with a cowboy-themed dog party.