Midtown residents lose appeal on design of Peabody Falls apartments
The Downtown Memphis Commission voted 6-3 Friday, Oct. 18, to uphold its Design Review Board's approval of the design of Peabody Falls apartments in Midtown.
FedEx’s first drone delivery is from Dick’s Sporting Goods
FedEx and Wing Aviation completed what FedEx called the nation’s first “scheduled, commercial residential delivery” by drone in the U.S. in Virginia on Friday, Oct. 18.
Governor appoints three Memphians to Tennessee Complete Count Committee for Census 2020
House Minority Leader Karen Camper, Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce CEO Beverly Robertson and Rufus Smith, executive chairman of the Memphis Christian Pastors Network, will sit on a 38-member state that will work on the 2020 census.
Strickland campaign post mortem shows tightening of mayor’s race in summer months
On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, Jim Strickland campaign consultant Steven Reid talked about the blip in polling and said challenger Tami Sawyer never split the African American vote as rival and former Mayor Willie Herenton repeatedly charged during the campaign.
Details of Memphis Fairgrounds Planned Development revealed
The city plans to break ground on the development in January 2020, with the sports complex and hotel opening in June 2021 and initial retail opening in November 2021.
Memphis Tigers focus on bouncing back against Tulane Green Wave
After a gut-wrenching loss to Temple last weekend, an angry and focused Memphis Tigers football team enter this weekend's matchup against the Tulane Green Wave.
Metro
The six-way intersection that defines South City gets a new look
Artwork installation stands at the crossroads of historic neighborhood.
Shelby County Clerk Tami Sawyer sued by former employee
City of Memphis MLGW celebrates completion of major South Memphis pipeline project
Behind The Headlines State Rep. Pearson said he can work across the aisle without moderating his political views
Public Safety National Guard deployment has already cost millions
Business
Movers & Shakers
Bank of America, MC Logistics, Southern College of Optometry, Orion Financial announce additions.
Premium Business It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
Health Care Helen Hunt to speak at Methodist Healthcare’s annual luncheon
Real Estate Target bought Millington land for more than $2M
Business Longtime Highland hangout Newby’s is closing, owner says
Sports
Lacy helps No. 6 Ole Miss rally past Florida, and Rebels fans chant ‘We want Lane!’
In the final minute, Ole Miss fans chanted “We want Lane!” in a bid to persuade their sought-after coach Lane Kiffin not to bolt for another school.
Update Sports Memphis surges past Illinois in NCAA opener
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers shift goals following third American Conference loss
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies get Edey back, lose Morant in loss to Cavs
Sports Vols easily roll past New Mexico State
Food
It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
The new Taste of Paradise Indian Buffet & Grill restaurant on Stage Road is tied to the nearby Al-Aqsa International Market, and the owner promises farm-fresh food.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Brad McCarley talks charcuterie, cheese and Buster’s Butcher
Suburbs
Bartlett course manager thinks Quail Ridge ‘can do well’
Even with more approvals needed before closing the deal, Bartlett already is receiving interest from groups interested in managing Quail Ridge Golf Course for the suburb.
Premium Business It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
Arts & Culture
It’s ‘cuffing season,’ so here are 5 Memphis first-date ideas
For those looking for someone special — even if only seasonally — here are some first-date ideas.
Premium Arts & Culture Download, delete, repeat: For some Memphians, dating apps are a relentless cycle. For others, they’re a labor of love.
Opinion
Opinion: The high price of the social media highlight reel
“I am a proponent of the Shelby County’s school board’s decision to ban phones from school and wish it would have been done sooner.”
Guest Columnists Guest Column: Novella Smith Arnold Cromer built a beloved community in Memphis
Podcasts
State Rep. Pearson said he can work across the aisle without moderating his political views
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson talked about his tenure in the Tennessee House of Representatives and his views on the Memphis Safe Task Force on “Behind The Headlines.”
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Brad McCarley talks charcuterie, cheese and Buster’s Butcher
Games
Daily WordRow: Nov. 16
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.