Fino’s in Midtown will reopen in April
Fino's in Midtown will reopen under the leadership of chef Kelly English, owner of Restaurant Iris and The Second Line.
State reveals incentives for FedEx, JNJ Logistics
The state of Tennessee reveals $11.2 million in incentives for two major investments by local logistics companies.
Mancini says Republicans have plenty to renounce
Tennessee Democratic Party chairwoman Mary Mancini says physical confrontations in the recent State Capitol protest are not justified. During a Memphis visit Thursday, she also talked about the crushing Democratic losses statewide in the 2018 elections and redistricting reforms.
Collierville Schools Superintendent John Aitken to retire
John S. Aitken, superintendent of Collierville Schools, has announced to school board members that he plans to retire June 30.
Sofar Sounds brings secret concerts to Memphis
Would you buy tickets to a concert before you knew who is performing? Sofar Sounds, an entertainment company now in Memphis, thinks it might be the best way to fall in love with new music.
Daily Briefs
Metro
The Early Word: City waste fees may rise and so could gun switch penalties
Cases are rested in Livingston murder trial, the U of M launches its AD search and we’ve got a hot tip on cafe camping.
Shelby County County HR director calls Clerk Halbert’s raise requests ‘asinine’
Business
Inked: Centennial Place for sale, Clark Tower and Trinity Ridge have new tenants
Centennial Place Shopping Center is up for sale, Trinity Ridge Business Center and Clark Tower have new tenants and Mi Escuelita doubles its space.
South Memphis ‘One down, and more to go’ as polluter closes in South Memphis
Sports
Memphis lands SMU transfer forward Tyreek Smith
Smith, a 6-foot-8 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native, averaged 8.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game this past season for the Mustangs.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis begins search for new AD, forms advisory committee
Food
AAPI Heritage Month Memphis returns with food tour, art exhibitions
An Asian restaurant food tour, a Laotian happy hour and dinner, a night market and two art exhibitions are on the calendar for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Memphis.
Suburbs
DeSoto County sheriff: ‘Memphis is not an adversary’
“Everybody is constantly focused on Memphis, Memphis, Memphis,” Tuggle said. “I will say something that’s probably going to shock you. The most violent criminals trying to get into our county are not coming from Memphis.”
Arts & Culture
Riverbeat Music Festival reimagines what a Memphis riverfront fest can be
How will the new Riverbeat Music Festival play out in the new Tom Lee Park, in the sound and on the ground? We’re about to find out.
Opinion
Greenstein: ‘Freedom from slavery is the essence’ of Passover
“The liberation of the Jewish people from Egyptian bondage has become a powerful symbol of redemption not only for the Jewish people, but for the entire world.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Quizzing Daily Memphian staffers, part three
Here’s part three of asking Daily Memphian staffers their food hot takes, date night ideas, lunch plans and more. Digital desk manager Elle Perry, digital producer Nick Lingerfelt and reporter Sophia Surrett are in the hot seat.