University of Memphis pedestrian bridge takes shape
Cables have been installed for the University of Memphis’ soaring, pedestrian bridge over railroad tracks and streets.
City Council members, TVA officials meet against backdrop of possible MLGW split from TVA
Memphis City Council members met Tuesday in Chattanooga with Tennessee Valley Authority officials.
Insurer claims Wei Chen’s company didn’t disclose aircraft ownership
The late Wei Chen's company, Sunshine Enterprise, and Memphis agency Lipscomb & Pitts are named in a lawsuit alleging Sunshine didn't disclose aircraft ownership in applications for workers' compensation insurance policies.
Calkins: Penny Hardaway says national championship hopes ‘more real’
Penny Hardaway wrapped up his first season by declaring that his hopes for a national championship at Memphis are "more real."
Past terrorism concerns less prevalent among legislators in voucher legislation debate
Once roiled by concerns about the spread of Islam, the Tennessee Legislature is considering legislation enabling state dollars to be used to send students to Islamic schools across the state.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Mound-ing frustrations: Orange Mound town hall ends early after disruptions
Initially billed as an opportunity for residents to connect with local resources and hear from top public safety officials, the event was cut short after repeated outbursts from the crowd.
Elections Hundreds of absentee ballots lack some judicial races and charter question
Shelby County Some courts close a second day — but jail AC improves
Premium Education 12 things to know from the state’s MSCS audit
Elections Two high school parents vie for Collierville school board Republican primary
Business
Nearly $170K could be coming to possible Downtown restaurants and Cotton Row
The Cotton Row Historic District could be getting a glow-up and Downtown a pair of new restaurants.
Premium Real Estate Racquet Club property sold for almost $9M
Premium Real Estate Fogelman Properties in expansion mode, adding real estate and employees
Premium Health Care Growing the pipeline: Inside the plan to rescue rural healthcare in Tennessee
Premium Business New Midtown bicycle shop gears up for business
Sports
Buckley: What a shame if Memphis loses the Redbirds
“Memphis without the Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals? It would be like the Fourth of July without fireworks.”
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies go cold in summer league loss to Mavericks
Sports From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball
High School Sports Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players
Memphis Grizzlies Morant says he’s grateful for Memphis as he tries to show Portland ‘a different Ja’
Food
In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed
Memphians might have to wait a little longer for an In-N-Out burger.
Premium Food News At several local institutions, cash is still king
Suburbs
DeSoto DA asks court to throw out suit over ‘pedophile sympathizer’ comment
DeSoto County Schools board member Michele Henley filed suit last week accusing Barton of defamation.
Elections Two high school parents vie for Collierville school board Republican primary
Arts & Culture
Memphis writer exploring conservation and faith in the South
Memphis writer Martha Park received a $4,000 grant from the nonprofit South Arts and a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission — which she will use to fund a series of stories about the intersection between conservation and faith in the South.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
Opinion
Buckley: What a shame if Memphis loses the Redbirds
“Memphis without the Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals? It would be like the Fourth of July without fireworks.”
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: What to know before donating your car to charity
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Savory and sweet
This jigsaw puzzle features the table setting from Umami Amora’s second Juneteenth dinner and was taken by Sophia Surrett.