Calkins: For Ryan Silverfield, it’s a Memphis dream come true
Ryan Silverfield wasn't the favorite but he went out and won his "dream job."
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s career-high 43 not enough to topple streaking Bucks
Despite Jaren Jackson Jr.'s career-high 43 points and hot 3-point shooting, the Grizzlies couldn't keep pack with the streaking Milwaukee Bucks and reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Silverfield: Program to ‘continue to go in the right direction’
Ryan Silverfield fits what the Memphis Tigers were looking for in their search for a new head football coach.
Korean conglomerate to buy Mitsubishi plant, create 410 Memphis jobs
A Korean company will make an $87 million investment and establish its first presence in the U.S. in Memphis.
Korean transformer company, AutoZone seek tax breaks
The EDGE board will consider tax incentives for a company that will occupy the Memphis Mitsubishi plant and an additional $1.9 million for AutoZone.
Methodist acquisition of St. Francis could tighten insurance options
Former CEO of St. Francis in Memphis talks about insurance in the Memphis market and how it and other facets of health care will be impacted by Methodist buying Saint Francis hospitals.
Lakeland closes on high school funding, approves Lake District changes
Lakeland closed this week on funding for the new Lakeland Prep High School, moving the drive to add a high school to the city's school system a step closer to reality.
Silverfield named new Tigers football coach
U of M expected to name Ryan Silverfield as head coach on Friday, replacing Mike Norvell, who left for Florida State.
Tennessee preview: Tigers, Vols playing strong defense this season
Memphis will need to use its defense to generate offensive opportunities if it wants to beat Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday.
Downtown incentive projects hit ‘all-time high’ in 2019
Downtown Memphis Commission-affiliated agencies provided incentives to 52 projects, from mega-projects to mom-and-pop retailers, during 2019. That was the most activity ever for the 42-year-old Downtown revitalization agency.
Metro
Tennessee won’t say how many students are enrolled in new voucher program
Months after Tennessee launched its first statewide voucher program, the Tennessee Department of Education won’t say how many students are using it to attend private school.
City of Memphis MLGW takes step toward buying Cordova property
City of Memphis Council members to push Gov. Lee to reject Guard deployment
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: More on the National Guard; Midtown’s Parkview is back
Business
Main Street will soon get new banners
Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Business Peabody renovations ‘complete departure’ from old look
Sports
Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
Briarcrest moves up four spots following a big win over Nashville Father Ryan. Arlington, meanwhile, debuts ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 6 Collierville.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Breaking down the Tigers’ unblemished home record against power conference schools since 2015
High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Northpoint scores crucial victory over St. George’s
High School Sports At Bolton High, a revived girls soccer program is playing for pride and joy
Food
Wiseacre’s OG location isn’t just for beer anymore
Since its inception, Wiseacre’s Broad Avenue taproom has relied on a rotating cast of food trucks. But now the brewery is opening its own in-house sandwich shop.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
Mellencamp, McBride, Gales to honor Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees
John Mellencamp, Martina McBride and Eric Gales will honor inductees at the Memphis Music Hall of Fame ceremony on Sept. 25.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.