Restaurant Roundup
Comings, goings, changes and sad goodbyes in 2018
Restaurants opened, moved, changed hands and closed in 2018, and we said goodbye to beloved restaurateurs, too.
Adam Fuller named Memphis’ defensive coordinator
Germantown alderman named planning director in Lakeland
Germantown Alderman Forrest Owens was named Lakeland's new planning director Friday. The appointed position in another suburb does not require him to resign from his election post in Germantown
Methodist Le Bonheur to close outpatient surgery center
The Home Team: Many former Tigers athletes put down permanent roots in Memphis
Dozens of former Tiger athletes have come from as far away as Australia and South Africa on the international front and New York and Florida in the U.S. to call Memphis home.
Flu hunter’s career spent tracking down a virus
The 86-year-old scientist who linked the origin of the flu virus to migratory birds still comes to work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to prepare for a possible pandemic should bird flu ever learn to spread among humans.
Metro
General Assembly sends three constitutional amendments to ballot
Among these amendments are a resolution to prohibit the state from levying a property tax; a resolution to expand the rights of victims of crimes; and a resolution allowing judges to deny bail for people accused of certain crimes.
Education Tennessee pauses bill targeting right to education despite immigration status
Premium Shelby County Police rule teacher’s death accidental, find no tampering with drinks
City of Memphis Downtown parking and liquor stores top City Council agenda
Business
Mud Island project receives funding
Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time received two grants Wednesday, April 16, to help build the immersive adventure museum at the former Mississippi River Museum on Mud Island.
Real Estate Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
Health Care Sting operation: Health department ramps up mosquito control
Premium Real Estate ‘King of golf tournaments’ stepping down from his throne
Sports
Hill: Thunder series may bring clarity to Grizzlies’ future
Extracting the most value from the rest of the series begins with making it competitive. Can the Grizzlies slow down the Oklahoma City buzzsaw?
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: In Game 2, Jaren Jackson Jr. has something to prove
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Jaylen Wells named Rookie of the Year finalist
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis receiver CJ Smith’s love-hate relationship with track shapes his football career
Food
What to Order: Felicia Suzanne’s signature favorites
The opening menu at the new Felicia Suzanne’s includes chicken crepes, deviled eggs and her oysters of love, all longtime favorites.
Suburbs
Police rule teacher’s death accidental, find no tampering with drinks
Collierville Police and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Monday afternoon to talk about possible drink tampering in the suburb’s limits.
Arts & Culture
Overton Park Shell reveals 2025 free summer concert series lineup
The Overton Park Shell’s free summer concert series opens and closes with local acts.
Opinion
Hill: Thunder series may bring clarity to Grizzlies’ future
Extracting the most value from the rest of the series begins with making it competitive. Can the Grizzlies slow down the Oklahoma City buzzsaw?
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Crawfish, barbecue and more at Memphis spring festivals
Natalie Van Gundy and Holly Whitfield discuss spring food festivals in Memphis and share pro tips and top picks.