St. Jude Memphis Marathon expects 70,000 runners, spectators
Wade: In era of ‘hot takes,’ Penny’s first team doesn’t lend itself to one
Bicentennial Memphis makes Frommer’s list of 19 places to visit in 2019
Akbari likely next Senate Democratic Caucus chair
Grizzlies Podcast: Assessing the Grizz after 20 games, with Chris Vernon
Metro
TDOT asks for public input on new I-55 bridge
The separate I-55-Crump Boulevard roundabout currently under construction just east of the old Memphis-Arkansas Bridge got a lot of attention at the first public hearing on the new bridge, planned for just south of the existing one.
Education West Collierville Middle gets new principal
Business
Peabody Hotel 2024 rooftop parties kick off tonight
New bands performing this season are Fleetwood Mac tribute band Landslide on April 25, Grit & Grind Music Machine on May 30 and Memphis Soul Remedy on July 18.
Transportation & Logistics TDOT asks for public input on new I-55 bridge
Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Discussing different ‘Jackson’ breakthrough seasons, Jaren and GG
Chris Herrington is joined by independent basketball (and more) writer Matt Hrdlicka, a frequent Daily Memphian Grizzlies podcast guest.
High School Sports CBHS discus standout wins fan vote for high-school athlete of the week
Food
Filmmakers serve up gelato in Central Station Hotel
Zio Matto Gelato, the popular gelato that has been seen in grocery stores, restaurants and even FedExForum, now has a storefront on the ground floor of the Central Station Hotel.
Suburbs
Collierville Planning Commission recommends Principle Toyota rezoning in second review
Principle Toyota wants to provide a transitional buffer between its proposed Collierville dealership and homes approved in Germantown.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: 4/20 music, a Swiftie Saturday and ballet on the big stage
This week, 1990s hip-hop group Arrested Development headlines Africa in April, Shelby Farms Park gets a head start on Earth Day and music is back on Cooper-Young porches.
Opinion
Calkins: A Memphis theater producer found a brother he never knew about. A story straight from the stage.
After nearly four decades, Memphis theater producer Mike Detroit found a full brother he never knew existed. It’s a mystery that could be a miniseries. But even Detroit warns: “There are parts you may not believe.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Discussing different ‘Jackson’ breakthrough seasons, Jaren and GG
Chris Herrington is joined by independent basketball (and more) writer Matt Hrdlicka, a frequent Daily Memphian Grizzlies podcast guest.
Games
Sudoku: April 17
Ready for a bit of a challenge? This sudoku is rated medium.