Meals on Wheels with music: Yes, he takes requests
Volunteer MIFA driver keeps a song in his pocket.
‘Twas a Bluff Downtown Christmas
'Out on the roof there arose such a clatter, more Downtown construction, the clang of a ladder....'
Chef Tam’s Underground Café opens in new spot next week
Chef Tam’s Underground Café is closed for now, but will reopen in its new place on Union next week.
Entertainers provide shopping spree for Mid-South kids in need
Stunt actor Carrie Bernans and reality TV star Candace Rice, both native to Memphis, staged a shopping spree for local children who needed extra help this Christmas. Among them were 10 children who lost their mother in a shooting earlier in December.
Made for Memphis: The gifts of Penny Hardaway
With his roots in the city, Penny Hardaway is a spokesperson unlike any other in Memphis.
Metro
Cohen, Indivisible Memphis offer conflicting accounts over ‘No Kings’ controversy
Who got to speak at Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in East Memphis and who didn’t was still a lively topic two days after the event.
City of Memphis Memphis wasn’t asked to join National Guard lawsuit, Harris says
Public Safety Governor says he has the authority to deploy Guard to Memphis
Education Pro TIPS: State program chips in for college savings accounts
Business
Local home sales make ‘noteworthy’ jump in September
Home prices rose in September compared to the same time last year, with the median sales price increasing from $215,000 to $230,000.
Premium Transportation & Logistics International Paper sold its bag operations
Transportation & Logistics Local packaging facility to close, laying off 76 employees
Premium Business Memphis has an affordable housing shortage, but a new program will help reduce it
Sports
Herrington: Grizzlies will embark on a high-stakes season — on and off the floor
Perhaps like no season since their first together, this Memphis Grizzlies season will be about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Ja Morant cleared for season opener. Ty Jerome will be out weeks.Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant cleared for season opener. Ty Jerome will be out weeks.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers update starting quarterback’s injury status as attention turns to USF
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Coach Cal Countdown: Darius Washington Jr. had three shots to lift Memphis into the NCAA Tournament
Food
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Suburbs
Landers Center expansion cleared for next phase by board
Construction on the Landers Center expansion remains on target as the project moves into its next level of work.
Arts & Culture
No need for stage fright, this karaoke club lets you sing in private
“It’s your own little private party,” said Deidre Ellis, owner of The Studio Karaoke, which offers five soundproofed rooms and 80,000 songs to choose from.
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies will embark on a high-stakes season — on and off the floor
Perhaps like no season since their first together, this Memphis Grizzlies season will be about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Ja Morant cleared for season opener. Ty Jerome will be out weeks.Related content:
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 20
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.