‘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
The Early Word: MSCS board may lose power; Richard Ransom notes new gig
Juice shops are making moves, local designers “Stand on Grizzness” and the Tigers get tested in today’s tournament.
Metro Why Mid-South tornadoes can be more dangerous than those in Tornado Alley
Public Safety Frayser pastor shot and killed early Wednesday
State Government Tennessee lawmakers to hear MSCS takeover proposal next Tuesday
Business
Inked: Industrial space headed to auction, CanopyNation expands to East Memphis
A Shelby Drive industrial building will be auctioned off, an insurance agency is expanding to East Memphis and a wholesaler moved to Pleasant View Road.
Premium Business Popular fitness instructor opening ‘Grit Group Fitness’ studio
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant to pause flights from Memphis to Los Angeles
Health Care Health department recognized for top-tier emergency preparedness
Sports
Tigers Basketball Insider: Join our interactive NCAA chat
The Daily Memphian will host a live virtual subscriber Q&A session heading into the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Memphis’ PJ Haggerty named second-team All-American by The Sporting NewsRelated content:
Premium Memphis Grizzlies The Birth of Grit and Grind: How Tony Allen completed the Grizzlies
Premium Memphis Grizzlies The Birth of Grit and Grind: Remembering Tony Allen’s improbable Grizzlies breakthrough
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ PJ Haggerty named second-team All-American by The Sporting News
Food
Beloved Cooper-Young coffee shop to reopen Saturday
“A haven for the arts” returns as Java Cabana reopens, and the new owners plan to bring back open mic nights and keep the aesthetic the same.
Suburbs
Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, Landers Center is a honeymoon destination
It may not be Santorini, Greece or an all-inclusive resort, but the Landers Center was the perfect honeymoon destination for these Japanese newlyweds.
Arts & Culture
Saddle Creek ‘pop-up gallery’ to feature art until space fills
Through April 6, art pieces are brightening the vacant spot in the shopping center where Brooks Brothers used to be until a new tenant arrives.
Opinion
Opinion: For the children, educate undocumented students
“Educating children helps society to flourish. Denying education is a recipe for stagnation, more crime and increased misery for all.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Stacey Greenberg talks Edible Memphis, restaurant advice
Greenberg is editor-in-chief of Edible Memphis magazine and has been chronicling the best places to eat in town for decades. On the podcast, she joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in food writing and taking the reins of Edible Memphis in 2018.
Games
Word Search: Grit Group Fitness
Can you solve this week’s word search?