Made for Memphis: Basketball is home for DJ Jeffries
DJ Jeffries path to Memphis took side trips to Lexington and Starkville, Mississippi, but eventually would land him at the University of Memphis, where he has accepted playing a reserve role.
Memphis moves up one spot to No. 18 in both polls during bye week
The Memphis Tigers move up one spot to No. 18 in both rankings after an off week.
Shrimp, ribs, cakes, pie — it was all at Taste of the Boulevard
Mississippi Boulevard’s men’s ministry annual event raises money for children in need, provides a fun afternoon and plenty of good food for hundreds of folks
River Garden in Mississippi River Park marks first anniversary
In its first year, the park has made some changes to adapt to the way Memphians are using it. It's also a "glimpse of the future" for similar changes along the city's riverfront says Memphis River Parks Partnership president Carol Coletta.
Shared ATM network could be early benefit of First Horizon, Iberiabank merger
While the First Horizon-Iberiabank merger’s ultimate impact on Memphis isn’t clear yet, First Horizon CEO Bryan Jordan said the goal is to minimize disruptions in the everyday flow of business.
Memphis that almost wasn’t
"Memphis Reborn," a new book about Memphis in the 1880s, begins with the city "at its absolute low point."
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Early voting begins, and Joey Chestnut is here
Also happening this week: AOC hosts a get-out-the-vote rally in Memphis, and a gluten-free bakery opens a new spot.
Elections Hundreds of absentee ballots lack some judicial races and charter question
Premium Spirit of Memphis Merrymobiles once made magic on Memphis streets
Arts & Culture Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
Elections Candidates make it official for November elections
Business
New Midtown bicycle shop gears up for business
A native Memphian combined two of his favorite things: bicycles and cats. The result? Dos Gatos Bike Shop.
Premium Health Care The UTHSC enrollment and education pipeline: How is the state system doing?
Premium Real Estate Downtown DoubleTree owners want to invest $63M in renovating hotel
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Premium Business The robots are here, and they could be coming to Memphis-area classrooms
Sports
AutoZone Park’s Future: What the Redbirds need at the ol’ ballpark
Years of deferred maintenance have taken a toll on the stadium that what was called “the crown jewel of minor league baseball” when it opened in 2000.
Memphis Grizzlies Morant says he’s grateful for Memphis as he tries to show Portland ‘a different Ja’
Premium Sports Open triathlon practice encourages Memphians to ‘just tri it’
Sports From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball
High School Sports Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players
Food
Food Files: Ouri Matcha to open first shop in Uptown
Ouri Matcha is coming to Uptown while Sun of a Vegan is closing.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Peaches, heirloom tomatoes and cooking local
Suburbs
Developer sues proposed Collierville Chick-fil-A landowner
A prominent local developer’s lawsuit alleges the landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A “orchestrated a ‘smear campaign’” to cast him in a negative light.
Elections Candidates make it official for November elections
Arts & Culture
Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
Memphis Public Libraries’ failure to reach an agreement on a fundraising plan with the volunteer group Friends of the Library means some temporary changes.
Arts & Culture Pure fantasy: Anime Blues Con combines costumes and community
Opinion
Opinion: What to know before donating your car to charity
“Nearly 800,000 vehicles are donated to charities every year. There are a host of charities that accept donations of cars listed. But they may not all be reputable.”
Premium Collierville Warren: Recent legal actions in the suburbs filled with personal attacks
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Hole-in-one
Today’s puzzle features participants at the annual Hole-in-One Charity Festival, taken by Mark Weber.