COGIC convocation coming home to Memphis in 2021-2023
Grand entrance: $950M Union Row proposed for Downtown
Chapter Two: How Penny Hardaway proved the skeptics wrong – and a university president right
Herrington: What do Nixon, Clinton and Trump have in common? For now, it’s Elvis
Five local players in contention for TSSAA Mr. Football Award
Metro
Paul Chandler named Memphis River Parks Partnership CEO
Chandler announced last week that he was leaving his position as executive director of the Germantown Performing Arts Center.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: xAI’s water plant is coming; Pontotoc gets back to its roots
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: School’s out for summer; Bartlett talks Union Depot
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Ask the Memphian: Why is the Memphis NBA team named the Grizzlies? (There’s more to it than you think.)
Business
Guest column: xAI can brighten the region’s future
XAI is creating hundreds of jobs — from skilled trades to advanced technical roles — offering higher wages and economic stability. These jobs can lift families out of poverty, boost local businesses, fund improvements to our schools and infrastructure.
Premium Real Estate Renovated Hotel Pontotoc expected to open this summer
Premium City of Memphis Here’s how much water xAI is using to cool its supercomputer
Premium Health Care Launched in a pandemic, ZüpMed offers a different kind of medicine
Sports
Ask the Memphian: Why is the Memphis NBA team named the Grizzlies? (There’s more to it than you think.)
You know the Memphis NBA team is named the Grizzlies became they moved from Vancouver. But why did the Vancouver team have that name?
High School Sports Spring Fling 2025: Storylines by the numbers
High School Sports Spring Fling 2025: Complete list of local qualifiers
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: ’Birds manager ties franchise wins record
Food
What to Order: Fawn’s braised short rib is a tender bite of heaven
The smoky, salty octopus pepperonata was a close second.
Suburbs
Southaven’s mixed-use districts reshape city
With attractions such as Snowden Grove, Top of the Sipp and Silo Square, Southaven is drawing visitors while providing interests for local residents.
Arts & Culture
Feeling a certain ennui about life? Have you tried mahjong?
The Chinese tile game is social, strategic and good for one’s cognitive ability. It’s also becoming increasingly popular.
Opinion
Guest column: xAI can brighten the region’s future
XAI is creating hundreds of jobs — from skilled trades to advanced technical roles — offering higher wages and economic stability. These jobs can lift families out of poverty, boost local businesses, fund improvements to our schools and infrastructure.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Bari’s ‘Bacchus’ on drink trends, digestifs and Memphis gin
With 20 years behind the bar, Hunter Coleman’s had the time to break down the art and the science of craft cocktails.
Games
Jigsaw: Something to root for
This week’s puzzle features a photo from the 2025 Experience Memphis Gardens tour.