Here’s a first look at Memphis’ Topgolf
The Daily Memphian got a first look at the city’s newest entertainment venue, Topgolf, which opens Friday.
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October 2023
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Tennessee Shakespeare Company staging ‘The Tempest’, ‘Hamlet’, ‘Streetcar’ this season
In addition to the free Shout-Out Shakespeare series, the company will host the Jack Jones Children’s Literacy Gala, and Southern Literary Salon featuring “The Bible of Barbara Kingsolver.”
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The Early Word: Party over for short-term rentals? Plus, tee time for Topgolf
Germantown has a new top cop, Grizzlies navigate a post-Steve-O world and we’ve got your guide to spooky season.
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Community, leaders speak out against parties in short-term rentals
“Short-term rentals are becoming an avenue for party houses,” said Memphis City Councilman Worth Morgan. “That’s a problem, and that’s something legislation needs to fix and address.”
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Herrington: As season opens, shaken Grizzlies must reinvent themselves on the fly
When the Grizzlies take the court Wednesday, it will do so without three of what would have been its top seven players, together accounting for $60 million of the team’s $150 million in player salary. How will the team refashion themselves on the fly?
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Calkins: He was held up at gunpoint — and he can’t imagine working anywhere else.
“There is a lot of negative press about this city. But there’s good stuff happening, every day,” says Cody Behles, director of innovation and research support at the University of Memphis.
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Grizzlies Insider: Despite Ja Morant suspension, ticket sales still on the rise for Memphis
There are only a few tickets left in the Pinnacle and plaza levels ahead of the Grizzlies’ opening night game against the Pelicans on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
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The Early Word: Steve-O’s out for the season; Pitt Hyde gets $7M surprise
Some say Memphis is in a “crime crisis,” Tom Lee Park vendor space may be empty for a while and there’s a new date-night spot Downtown.
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Steven Adams injury news comes as major blow, but can Memphis soften it?
What can the Grizzlies do to add frontcourt depth following Steven Adams’ knee surgery?
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Martin: No bones about it, a sneaky important win for Ryan Silverfield
This was the first meeting between Memphis and one of the newcomers to the American Athletic Conference and Memphis needed to show UAB that there is a difference.
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Kid-friendly concert series romps back onto the scene
Founded in 2005, Rock-n-Romp plans a comeback for kid-friendly live music with an Oct. 28 Halloween Extravaganza featuring KittyPool, Above Jupiter and Tamar Love.
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A viewer’s guide to the 2023 Indie Memphis Film Festival
Chris Herrington has all the info on the festival’s major features, movies of local interest and the revivals you can’t miss.
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Tigers defense forces four turnovers, shuts outs UAB in second half
Defensive coordinator Matt Barnes challenged his unit to force more takeaways. Although the defense didn’t start the game well, it finished with three interceptions and a fumble recovery.
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How Jared Harris became the first commit in Memphis’ 2024 class
While Memphis fans were focused on top 2024 recruiting targets Curtis Givens III, Billy Richmond III and others, Jared Harris seemingly committed to the Tigers out of the blue in September.
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After closing one location, Belly Acres expands offerings at another
As Belly Acres focuses on its East Memphis and forthcoming Southaven location, it’s looking to breakfast and “ultimate Belly shakes.”
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From the courtroom to campus, new Rhodes president always had a mission
A former prosecutor who once tried a serial killer, Rhodes College president Jennifer Collins is smart, prepared, serious and relatable.
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Expect tricks (but no treats) this year at ‘Halloween Cove’
Residents of Halloween Cove in Bartlett have decreased in number, and annoyances in recent years have led to them not passing out candy, but they still are celebrating the season.
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Germantown falls short in external water-crisis review
James Lewellen has concluded his review of the city’s water crisis, and the results were shared with city leaders in a 26-page document.
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The Early Word: You can buy Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch; J-Tim is bigger than Ja
Red Dog claims are admissible in Nichols lawsuit, even more troopers are coming to city streets and Kennard is struggling with 3-pointers (but he’s not worried).
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Conaway: A lesson over eggs and coffee
We’ll do it again. And we’ll be loud. And we’ll enjoy it. I may even try one of those three-egg omelet things, but they can keep the raspberry mocha.
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Tigers Talk: What’s the damage from the Tulane loss?
The Tigers lost their first conference game to Tulane last week. Beat writer Frank Bonner and John Martin discuss what that loss means for Memphis and if the Tigers can win out the rest of the way.
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‘No traffic stop’s routine:’ THP looking to fill vacancies in Shelby County
When he began working for the Tennessee Highway Patrol in 2020, Trooper DeVonte Quinn said there were five fellow troopers assigned to Shelby County. Now there are 15, and THP is looking to expand that team even more.
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Herrington: It’s a game of wait-and-see with the Memphis Grizzlies
Waiting is a theme for the Memphis Grizzlies these days.
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Work to the Bones: A 26-year rivalry between Memphis and UAB returns
The Battle for the Bones trophy, finished with a giant slab of ribs at the top, has been with the Memphis football program since 2012. That was the last time the Tigers faced UAB in the Battle for the Bones rivalry that dates back to 1997.
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Grizzlies Insider: Luke Kennard’s ‘life as a shooter’
What is Luke Kennard’s secret to a pure 3-point shot? It may not be as scientific as you think.
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