Elwood’s Shells in Cooper Young has official opening date
A new Gulf Coast restaurant comes to Cooper Young: Elwoods Shells is set to open on Monday, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and eventually Sunday brunch.
Calkins: The jealousy jokes fly as Penny Hardaway’s Tigers get smashed by Tulsa
Penny Hardaway's Memphis Tigers got smashed by Tulsa Wednesday night. As you may have expected, given the events of the week, some people really enjoyed this.
Weekend shutdowns of I-240, Park in East Memphis make way for big bridge slide
Key sections of Interstate 240 and Park Avenue in East Memphis will be closed for the next three weekends for replacement of the Norfolk Southern railroad bridge over I-240.
Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr. is a ‘Rising Star,’ Marc Gasol’s mood, and more
Jaren Jackson Jr. is headed to All-Star weekend. Mike Conley and Marc Gasol still don't know where they're headed. Meanwhile, the whole Grizzlies team is stuck in a Minnesota winter with the trade-deadline blues.
Midtown milk plant cited for creek pollution, fish kill
The dairy plant next to Overton Square is waiting to learn if it will be fined by the state for polluting Midtown's Lick Creek.
New ‘People’s Convention’ planned in April for 2019 city elections
A new "People's Convention" is being organized to run a slate of candidates in the 2019 Memphis elections. It shares some features of the 1991 gathering that backed Willie Herenton's historic bid for mayor, but there are some significant differences as well.
Metro
Redbirds stir up controversy with ‘Big Beautiful Buffet’ post
“Gross, gross.” “It’s OK to make a mistake.” “Yikes!” Memphians react to a Redbirds ad for a Fourth of July celebration.
City of Memphis Memphis Parks appoints new director
Premium City of Memphis City puts teeth in blight fight
City of Memphis City must demote MPD second lieutenants, court rules
Business
What Mitch Graves wants to bring to the TVA board
The CEO of West Cancer Center plans to provide the perspective of the federal agency’s largest customer: MLGW.
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Sports
Where are the former Memphis Tigers playing in NBA Summer League?
The Tigers are again well-represented this summer in the California Classic Summer League, the Salt Lake City Summer League, as well as the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas.
Memphis Grizzlies GG Jackson scores 27, but Grizzlies lose to Jazz in summer league
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers vs. Bears: Memphis basketball agrees to new home-and-home series
Premium Sports St. Louis Cardinals’ top prospect promoted to Memphis
Food
What to Order: Say hello to lunch at Ciao Bella
The Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread is sweet and tangy, with fresh, peppery arugula, prosciutto de parma and balsamic glaze.
Suburbs
Collierville sues party house owner
Collierville has taken legal action against a homeowner after problematic parties at his residence. The town believes its ordinances prohibit the events held at the home.
Arts & Culture
Bobby Rush to play in Overton Park Shell fall concert series
Other acts include Pokey LaFarge, Kudzu Kings, Lukah, DJ AD & The Vibe Tribe, Arkansauce, Princeton James Productions, Nashville family quartet The New Respects, and Nashville hip-hop/R&B artist Daisha McBride featuring Memphis rapper and designer Brezay.
Opinion
Opinion: Your Jewish neighbors need you more than ever
By working together, fostering understanding, and speaking out against hate, we can ensure that Memphis remains a beacon of safety and acceptance for all.
Podcasts
Candidates ‘have the responsibility for turnout’
The Shelby County Election Commission chairman and the elections administrator talked about low voter turnout and election off year mechanics on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: Art of mystery
This week’s jigsaw features a photo from the Incognito Art Auction at the Memphis Botanic Garden.