Hutchison’s farm teaches girls more than farming
Donation helps Hutchison School expand its teaching farm, with additional phases of growth still to come.
The Weekly Memphian: Three 6 Mafia, Joy Oladokun, Bob Seger
The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers Oct. 10-16.
Memphis Goodwill Union Ave. store to open Oct. 29
Memphis Goodwill has set the opening date for its 16th store, in a former Rite Aid at 1810 Union Avenue in Midtown, for Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Claybrooks’ return may boost defense as Tigers travel to Temple
Cornerback Chris Claybrooks – who has not played this season – should return for Saturday's game at Temple, providing Memphis with depth in the secondary.
New structure at Crosstown High: No principal after leadership shake-up
Alexis Gwin-Miller’s departure as principal came 10 days after a student-led protest. Dozens of students asked questions about the school’s cohort model, which was in place before Gwin-Miller was hired.
TVA leaders outline plan for old Allen Fossil plant site
The 60-year-old Allen Fossil plant is scheduled for demolition in 2022, Tennessee Valley Authority President and CEO Jeff Lyash said Tuesday as leaders got a look at possible future uses for the 500-acre site.
Metro
Political Roundup: Lowery stumps, red state strategies and new voter numbers
The Political Roundup looks at some sparks in the early field for Shelby County in the 2026 county elections and examines the political divide over what kind of a relationship a majority Democratic or blue city should keep with leaders of a red state.
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Business
Outgoing leader navigated health department through turbulent times
Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor, a White Station High graduate, takes the helm of the Baltimore City Health Department on Aug. 4.
free access Health Care Health department offering free HIV testing
Real Estate Supporting local businesses starts at Where Grit Meets Growth
Transportation & Logistics Airport to be named after FedEx founder
Sports
Herrington: The Grizzlies worked fast in free agency. Could they be done?
An hour and eight minutes into free agency, the Grizzlies had reached four agreements and were one reported contract buyout away from having the 15-man roster the team could take into next season.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. agree to $240M deal
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign free agent guard Ty Jerome
High School Sports Daily Memphian’s sports staff wins three first places in state writing contest
Food
What to order: Turkey and dressing feeds the soul at The Four Way
The Four Way in South Memphis knows special-occasion food doesn’t have to be relegated to holidays and family gatherings.
Suburbs
Fire in the sky: Officials urge safety first with fireworks
While many people enjoy the sound and fury of fireworks around Independence Day, there are dangers associated with the firecrackers and Roman candles.
Arts & Culture
Pro tips for pollinator gardens
How to get more native plants into your yard — and your life. Related content:
Opinion
Buckley: Memphis Tigers coach feels like he’s working in the pros. Again.
“A decade after leaving the NFL, it’s basically as if the Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield is back coaching professional football.”
Podcasts
Candidates ‘have the responsibility for turnout’
The Shelby County Election Commission chairman and the elections administrator talked about low voter turnout and election off year mechanics on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: Fresh ideas
This week’s jigsaw features a photo of a Memphian’s new take on a garden.