Calkins: Memphis throws a Hall of Fame night
Keith Lee never comes to public events. But he and everyone else involved seemed to be moved by the inaugural Memphis Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Raymond James seeks 8-year tax incentive for office consolidation
The financial services company would vacate the office tower on Front Street Downtown that bears its name.
Ranked-choice voting advocates weigh election results, prepare for court action
Carlos Ochoa of Ranked Choice Tennessee says the group expects the state coordinator of elections to again rule the voting system can’t be used in Tennessee.
Lakeland approves 18-month moratorium on standalone multifamily housing
Lakeland leaders Thursday night approved an 18-month moratorium on standalone multifamily housing developments as the city assesses the impact amid continuing growth.
Memphis, Loews sign development agreement for new convention center hotel
The City of Memphis and Loews Hotels have signed a development agreement for a $220 million hotel on Civic Center Plaza, funded in part by public incentives.
DJ Paul celebrates October with Three 6 Mafia reunion, Mempho show
Three 6 Mafia's DJ Paul says October is his favorite time of year. So, it's fitting he's performing twice in front of his hometown crowd.
Metro
Tennessee deputy governor to leave Lee administration
Deputy Gov. Butch Eley has been part of Gov. Bill Lee’s administration for almost seven years.
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Business
Made in Memphis Entertainment office, recording studio for sale
Tony Alexander, president and director of MIME, said the entertainment group does not plan to leave the city, but is ‘testing the waters’ on selling its Union Avenue real estate.
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Sports
How the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the Tigers
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Food
Dine with Pride: Drag brunch celebrates parade’s Grand Marshals
Chef Eli Townsend said he always looks forward to the Grand Marshal brunch: “It’s the bittersweet closing of Pride Fest and our last opportunity to celebrate ourselves in this way until next year.”
Suburbs
Bailey: It was busy in the ’burbs this week
This past week, Horn Lake held its elections, Bartlett opened a new coffeehouse and a suburb dealt with calls to another big party. Meanwhile, cities are wrapping up the annual budget review.
Arts & Culture
Here’s what Memphis organizations are planning for Juneteenth
This year’s Memphis Juneteenth events include concerts, festivals, parades, film screenings, dance, theater and spoken word.
Opinion
Morris: Be a friend
“We often say loneliness is a public health crisis, and it is. I see it daily. People come to Church Health for physical ailments, but many times what they are really suffering from is isolation.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more
Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”