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
Memphis students outpace state growth in reading and math, but lag in social studies
Memphis-Shelby County Schools earned the highest score in the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System for the fourth year in a row. But younger students lost progress in social studies, falling behind expected growth.
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Business
Developer halts plans for Union Depot addition in Bartlett
Only days after Bartlett officials rejected a TIF for an addition to Union Depot, developer Keith Grant has put the project’s expansion on hold.
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Sports
Collierville vs. Oxford was chaos. It ended in agony for the Dragons.
Collierville and Oxford played one of the wackiest high school football games of the season on Friday night.
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Food
Table Talk: Memphis group picks up the shopping for those who need it
This grassroots organization of mostly friends, neighbors and church members grocery-shop for families who are unable to shop for themselves.
Suburbs
Developer halts plans for Union Depot addition in Bartlett
Only days after Bartlett officials rejected a TIF for an addition to Union Depot, developer Keith Grant has put the project’s expansion on hold.
Arts & Culture
Memphis artists tackle flora and the abstract in September shows
Here’s a roundup of what’s coming to local art galleries in September.
Opinion
Sanford: Republican assault on DEI exacts harsh toll at U of M
“In a way, I sympathize with the dilemma facing the U of M and other state colleges and universities. But, what’s next?”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Fall starts with fairs, 901 Day
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips help shepherd you through the Labor Day weekend and into 901 Day fun.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Colorful Tigers
Today’s jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the tiger in front of Peabody Elementary and was taken by Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber.