A letter from Mike Norvell: ‘Thank you, Memphis’
Former Memphis coach Mike Norvell sends a letter to the city in appreciation for his time in the Bluff City and as leader of the Tigers.
Calkins: You’ve read Mike Norvell’s letter — now read this one
Mike Norvell wrote a warm, gracious letter to Memphians Tuesday. In that spirit, here's a letter from a Memphis fan named Jay Adkins — right back to Norvell.
Tom Lee Park plan designs begin redraft next month
The Studio Gang design firm talked by video conference Tuesday with the board of the Memphis River Parks Partnership about meeting the specific terms of a mediated agreement announced last week. Among the results is more space for the 2006 Tom Lee Memorial in the park.
Blues Foundation announces 2020 Hall of Fame class
Several artists who will join the 41st class of the Blues Hall of Fame have connections to Memphis.
Building permits filed for Lake District construction
After years of planning and clearing various hurdles, the $400 million Lake District development is about to start coming out of the ground in Lakeland.
Center City board approves tax breaks to repurpose old buildings
A Downtown board on Tuesday, Dec. 10, approved tax breaks for mixed-use projects involving existing buildings: American Snuff Factory, One Beale's boutique hotel and Madison Professional Building.
Shelby County Groundwater Control Board tables Carrier wastewater request
Shelby County's Groundwater Board tabled action on Carrier Corp.'s request to release treated wastewater into the Memphis aquifer via injection wells.
AutoZone beats estimates in first quarter of fiscal year
AutoZone beats on revenue, earnings estimates in first quarter, plans to 70 to 90 hub or megahub stores over the next several years, CEO says.
UTHSC, Le Bonheur add public pediatric dental clinic
Le Bonheur, UTHSC clinic will treat hospital patients, but the eight-chair office also will be open to families across the city and will take TennCare plus Mississippi and Arkansas Medicaid.
Penny Hardaway: Tennessee matchup not about him vs Rick Barnes
Penny Hardaway said the young Tigers will learn immediately that Memphis and Tennessee do not like each other.
Metro
The Early Word: Monorail was doomed from the start; Tigers are AAC champs
MATA lied about bus routes, Colossus gets more colossal and the Grizzlies finally snapped their losing streak.
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State Government Tennessee lawmakers consider cutting sales tax on groceries
Business
Paralyzed Veterans of America gets ‘home of our own’ off Beale Street
Paralyzed Veterans of America plans to use the incoming community center for barbecues, tournaments and recognition.
Arlington Why some suburban home projects have stalled
Transportation & Logistics Interim CEO: MATA lied about missing bus routes for nearly a year
Health Care Memphis company develops vaccine nano-tech to be used by US military
Sports
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane carry load as Grizzlies hold off Pelicans
“For the fifth straight game, the Grizzlies trailed at the half. And the Pelicans, without its star and veteran backcourt, missed two 3-pointers in the final seconds that could have forced overtime. So … good win?” Morant and Bane help Grizzlies hang on to beat Pelicans 107-104Related content:
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Food
What to Order: Fish Pudding at the Lenten Waffle Shop
The fish pudding is anything but what you expect. It’s a classic Southern casserole made with flaky white fish and topped with a buttery, crispy cracker crust.
Suburbs
Three candidates seek Olive Branch alderman seat
Former Olive Branch police chief Don Gammage faces Dion M. Jones and Mike Hutchins in the April 1 Republican Primary to serve as the city’s Ward 3 alderman.
Arts & Culture
Germantown Community Theatre new season includes ‘Nunsense,’ ‘Annie Jr.’
The eight productions in Germantown Community Theatre’s latest season include musicals, comedies, plays, a youth production, and the winner of the organization’s emerging playwright contest.
Opinion
Guest Column: ‘The arts are not a side note — they are a foundation’
“If Memphis is serious about its future, we need to stop treating arts education like an afterthought.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Will Memphis get back on track?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss what has gone so wrong for the Grizzlies during their three-game losing streak.
Games
Reel vs. Real: Experts talk ‘Hollywood effect’ on crime scene investigations
“Everyone has this thing that crime scenes are this complicated thing. But really and truly, they’re not,” one expert said.