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
All that ‘city glitter’ isn’t gold: How Cooper-Young said Hell-o
When one Cooper-Young gardener grew tired of driving by trash every day, she rolled up her sleeves and did something about it.
2026 Elections Elections A guide to the 13 races for Shelby County Commission
Metro Gemstones, triceratops bones and dino poop
2026 elections Elections Meet the 2 Democrats running for Memphis’ school board election in District 8
2026 elections Elections Voter guide: Here are the Democratic Memphis school board candidates running in District 6
Business
The beat goes on: Baptist Heart Institute marks 500th transplant
As the Baptist Heart Institute reached 500 heart transplants recently, doctors and nurses say the science behind that procedure has changed.
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Premium Business New restaurant, bowling-alley rebrand latest in evolution of ‘eclectic’ Bartlett district
Sports
Tigers finish ‘probably the best spring’ coach Huff has been part of
The Tigers have completed all 15 spring practices, and coach Charles Huff is pleased with the outcome.
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Food
New restaurant, bowling-alley rebrand latest in evolution of ‘eclectic’ Bartlett district
Several new businesses and rebrands are emerging along the Stage Road corridor west of Bartlett City Hall, bringing a mix of restaurants and entertainment to the area.
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Suburbs
Germantown continues to ‘take bites’ out of Houston High upgrades
Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.
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Arts & Culture
Historic building where Elvis trained in martial arts hits the market
Growlers, a locally owned and operated concert venue, occupies the building at 1911 Poplar Ave.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: Why the national choreography center is stopping in Memphis
Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies need some lottery luck. Maybe that will stop people from talking about Ja Morant.
Did the Grizzlies mistreat Ja Morant? No, of course not. But it’s telling (and unfortunate) that the question had to be asked.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New Nichols documents hint at plaintiff’s case
Today, we’ll talk about what the documents could mean for the high-profile court case as well as xAI’s paused water recycling project.
Food News The AM/DM podcast: A weekend of food
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A new Second Line
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the exterior of the new Second Line restaurant in Laurelwood and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.