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
The AM/DM podcast: Holidays and hot wings
This weekend brings the return of the Indie Memphis Film Festival and the start of the holiday market season.
Elections Opinion: A funny thing happened on the way to the end of democracy in Memphis
Elections Sanford: In congressional races, voter apathy spelled missed opportunities for Democrats
Update Public Safety Walls police officer-involved crash leaves fatalities
Premium Elections Analysis: How Tennessee’s congressional delegation changed with Tuesday’s elections
Business
Musk confirms two additional sites near Macrohard data center
Elon Musk confirmed that two new sites at Colossus II are under development, as the company and its subsidiaries continue to buy more Southaven land.
Health Care St. Jude calls on volunteers for marathon weekend
Premium Real Estate Crosstown Concourse CEO stepping down, moving into a new role
Premium Real Estate Memphis investors buy Central Station hotel with plans to reinvigorate South Main landmark
Premium Health Care Memphis can help national shortage of medical devices for kids, experts say
Sports
Buckley: Multiple schools. Online classes. One goal. Jayden Reid is a window to modern college basketball.
The Tigers' new point guard has gone from South Florida to Northwestern to Memphis, collecting credits — and life lessons — at every stop.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Jayden Reid’s father had a plan. It landed a point guard in Memphis when the Tigers needed one most.
High School Sports Collierville girls, CBHS runner take second places at state cross country championships
High School Sports State cross country championship boys results
High School Sports State cross country championship girls results
Food
Food Files: Congregation Coffee opening new location
Also, dessert shop I Love Waffle Cream is opening Downtown, and Little Petals now has a stand in FedExForum.
Sound Bites 901 Hot Wing Fest brings bold flavors for all to taste — and for a good cause
Suburbs
Food Files: Congregation Coffee opening new location
Also, dessert shop I Love Waffle Cream is opening Downtown, and Little Petals now has a stand in FedExForum.
Update Public Safety Walls police officer-involved crash leaves fatalities
Arts & Culture
Could a Memphian join the villa? ‘Love Island USA’ casting for new season
Next summer, “Love Island USA” could have its first Memphian Islander.
The To-Do List Indie Memphis, hot wings and the start of holiday shopping
Opinion
Opinion: A funny thing happened on the way to the end of democracy in Memphis
John Covington writes: “A little political hardball, practiced by both sides historically in Tennessee and nationwide, had morphed into a diabolical moral indictment of state and national Republicans.”
Elections Sanford: In congressional races, voter apathy spelled missed opportunities for Democrats
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Holidays and hot wings
This weekend brings the return of the Indie Memphis Film Festival and the start of the holiday market season.
Sound Bites 901 Hot Wing Fest brings bold flavors for all to taste — and for a good cause
Games
Sudoku: Nov 6
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?