Loews hotel project wins clear path to tourism zone financing
The Tennessee General Assembly has cleared up a couple of issues that created uncertainty for a proposed $220 million Loews hotel near the Memphis Convention Center.
Calkins: With Tulane vanquished, Memphis prepares for ‘biggest game of the year, by far’
Friday's game against UCF isn't just a big game. It is, according to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, "the biggest game of the year, by far."
Tigers’ AAC Tournament future hinges on contributions from all its seniors
Jeremiah Martin led the Tigers with 21 points in their first-round win over Tulane. But seniors Mike Parks and Kyvon Davenport had strong games, as the seniors need to chip in if Memphis is to make it to the AAC tournament finals on Sunday.
Gov. Lee reveals details about his ‘parent choice’ proposal
The Republican governor plans to pay for the program’s first year by stockpiling $25 million annually in discretionary funds for the next three years — but he’s not specifying where the money would come after that.
Planning board approves tall townhouses in Midtown
The Land Use Control board approved a proposal to build more tall townhouses in Midtown. The chairman said the tired block at 2115 Jefferson needs new investment. Many neighbors opposed the long, three-story building, arguing it dwarfs adjacent bungalows.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Change for Memphis library employees goes on November ballot
The Tuesday vote came with concerns that some library employees don’t believe they will have to reapply for their jobs.
Real Estate Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
Education These five Memphis schools will close this summer
City of Memphis Local nonprofit, ACLU sue city over MPD records
Collierville Latoshia Daniels sentenced for shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor
Business
Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
The Memphis Riverline Hotel, which is connected to the Renasant Convention Center, will operate as an independent flag associated with Marriott until it meets brand standards when it will become an official Marriott hotel.
Premium Real Estate Massive Marshall County warehouse sold, taking key industrial space off market
Real Estate Shelby Farms apartment complex moves forward
Transportation & Logistics FedEx sues U.S. government, claiming it should be refunded for tariffs
Premium Spirit of Memphis The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss the NBA’s tanking problem and a big college basketball weekend for draft prospects.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis guard Sincere Parker’s legal case dismissed, attorney says
Premium Memphis Grizzlies They flew 24 hours to see Kings vs. Grizzlies, seriously
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny to fans amid trying season: ‘You have the right guy’
High School Sports Long-range shooting lifts Bartlett over Collierville in district final
Food
Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Tan Tan noodles are extremely versatile as they can be made as a vegan or vegetarian dish.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Suburbs
Massive Marshall County warehouse sold, taking key industrial space off market
The electronics manufacturing company’s purchase of the Byhalia warehouse may spark new industrial development in the metro Memphis area.
Collierville Latoshia Daniels sentenced for shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Scream’ returns, a Cannes-winner from Iraq
Ghostface is back ... and so is Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar winner.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Herrington: Everyone has an NBA anti-tanking proposal. Here’s mine.
The Grizzlies are “tanking” in what may be the last season where that’s possible. Changes are coming. Here’s an idea for what the new system should be.Related content:
Guest Columnists Guest Column: Memphis is well placed for the next wave of growth
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss the NBA’s tanking problem and a big college basketball weekend for draft prospects.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 23
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