‘Mystery Train,’ ‘Blue Chips’ among highlights at Indie Memphis
Classic films, new work and lots of local interest highlight the 2019 Indie Memphis Film Festival schedule.
Grayson Allen: A player Grizz fans could maybe, just maybe, love
Grayson Allen was an All-American and national champion at Duke but gained a reputation as college basketball's serial tripper. Now, with the Grizzlies, he hopes to start fresh and win over fans with an on-the-edge style of play.
City asks to modify surveillance consent decree for a second time
The City of Memphis has for a second time asked a federal judge to modify the 1978 consent decree that bars police from monitoring activities of protesters and activists.
Herrington: ‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 2 Recap: ‘I’m from South Memphis!’
In its second episode, "Bluff City Law" takes on barbecue and Elijah Strait tells us where he's from.
Full-time city legal officer ordinance delayed after surprises in draft
A proposed ordinance requiring the city’s chief legal officer to work full time for the city included a few surprises.
Calkins: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the new Grizzlies have a license to build
Jaren Jackson Jr. did something that might surprise you this summer. Can he and the other kids drive the Grizz?
Metro
Ask the Memphian: Do I have to pay a ticket from a traffic camera?
In this week’s Ask the Memphian, we delve into whether drivers really have to pay speeding tickets issued by traffic cameras.
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Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis Italian Festival: A place to play bocce, eat pasta and greet family
Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis mom of eight shows her kids how Love overcomes all
Business
Long-vacant Holiday Inn, FedEx campus on Lamar gets new owner
The property was well-maintained for years but started to decline after FedEx left. Weeds have grown around the property, and the air conditioning gave out years ago.
Premium Transportation & Logistics AutoZone earnings climb as new mega-hub stores beat sales expectations
Premium Real Estate Inked: Downtown’s The Daily News building has a new owner
Premium Spirit of Memphis After 160 years, oldest law firm in Memphis was ‘left with no option’ but closure
Business Horseshoe Tunica operator closer to $17B merger
Sports
Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts
Summer workouts are just starting for the Memphis Tigers, but here is an early projection of the starting five.
Premium Business In a Memphis market that spits out football franchises, Hound Dogs think they have a product that will work
Spirit of Memphis Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as ‘friendly guy’ on 1972-73 Final Four team
Premium Sports Memphis FC falls in home opener
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Close win over Omaha bumps up Memphis to top of league standings
Food
New Eats: Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern give Germantown a double dining boost
Josephine Estelle is not the place to be watching carbs. It has nine housemade pastas on the menu, ranging from spaghetti with meatballs to agnolotti stuffed with rabbit.
Premium Food Pie, oh pie! Longtime Tonica staffer starts new bakery
Suburbs
Shelby County suburbs are flush with sewer projects. Could it open the development floodgates?
With acres of land waiting for the necessary sewer amenities, could the wave of new development in northeast Shelby County start underground?
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Arts & Culture
Hernando’s Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.
Premium Spirit of Memphis This Memphis teenager’s nonprofit for neurodivergent youth has gone global. And it’s just getting started.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis music depends on people willing to build something larger than themselves
“The DOWD Award de-emphasizes industry achievement and places greater importance on commitment to our neighbors. These trailblazers show up for Memphis outside the spotlight.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: My Memphis Grizzlies draft board for all three picks
Games
Sudoku: May 31
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?