Electrolux will shutter heavily subsidized Memphis plant in 2020
Swedish appliance maker Electrolux announced Thursday it will shut down a Memphis factory in 2020 while investing $250 million in a facility in Springfield, Tennessee.
Amazon confirms site for new Memphis ‘delivery station’
Amazon confirms that a warehouse in Southeast Memphis is being renovated to become the online retailer's permanent "delivery station" for the Memphis area.
Dream on: Memphis Hustle players devoted to pursuit of NBA
The Memphis Hustle is a team comprised of hopes and dreams for a shot at playing in the NBA, but many players need further development.
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.
Bar Talk: Southern Social
A Boulevardier is the drink of the day with Bar Talk and Drew Wooten, bartender at Southern Social in Germantown.
Daily Briefs
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.
Behind The Headlines Reporters address what elements might add up to property-tax hike
Business
Peabody Hotel 2024 rooftop parties kick off
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.
Real Estate Orpheum Theatre, Beale Street string lights to be installed second quarter
Sports
Yuta Watanabe passing up final year of Grizzlies contract
Watanabe only played in five games for Memphis during the 2023-24 season.
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
IDI Logistics leases 347,000 square foot warehouse in DeSoto County
IDI Logistics has secured a lease with California-based Motivational Fulfillment & Logistics for its property in its Stateline Business Park.
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
Guest Column: A path to healing and hope
“By embarking on this ambitious journey, Memphis has the opportunity to pioneer an innovative and inclusive model of community well-being, setting a precedent for cities worldwide.”
Podcasts
As college-age population falls, Hardgrave says U of M competing with companies like Amazon
President Bill Hardgrave wants to make the U of M “the most transfer-friendly university in the country.”