‘Senior’ prom stirs memories for those with dementia
High schoolers aren't the only ones attending senior prom this spring. Senior citizen centers across the city are hosting proms of their own as a way to get seniors moving and reminiscing.
Calkins: OK, that was magnificent. But now will five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods play Memphis?
Tiger Woods captivated the sports world by winning his fifth Masters Sunday. But will he play in Memphis in July? Tournament officials are "encouraged."
Memphis market ripe as home sales season begins
The inventory of available homes for sale remains low in the Memphis MSA as the homebuying season starts to heat up.
LGBTQ youth, allies hold field day to celebrate pride
OUT Memphis and Nike joined together to host LGBTQ youth and allies at University of Memphis for a day of games and bonding in a safe space and promoting wellness and socialization between young people who are often marginalized within other youth groups.
EDGE: Tax abatement works in a competitive world
Companies want to locate in communities that will work with them long after the ribbon-cutting and headlines are done. We know that our local firms are constantly being courted by other communities looking to grow their economies.
Beacon Center: On EDGE and PILOTs, the numbers don’t add up
Peel back the fancy ribbon-cutting ceremonies and press conferences for new jobs and all you’re left with is handouts to big, connected companies and higher taxes for the rest of us.
Metro
Calkins: The new board managing Memphis schools opens for business — in Nashville.
The new board overseeing Memphis-Shelby County Schools convened for the first time Thursday — in Nashville, with little notice, at 8:45 a.m. If the hope was to win over conflicted Memphians, this was a bizarre way to start.
Elections T.J. Hardaway to run write-in campaign for late father’s state House seat
Elections Eight candidates certified for Criminal Court judicial race
Update Education Memphis developer Billy Orgel will chair Memphis schools takeover
City of Memphis MLGW proposes battery storage projects to strengthen electric grid
Business
Amazon Prime Air unveils drones that ‘detect and avoid’ as they deliver
Amazon Prime Air showed off its MK30 drones at the Renasant Convention Center. It hopes to operate 10 to 14 by later this year.
Premium Real Estate Winchester Commons snapped up for $17.1 million
Transportation & Logistics Current airport board takes care of business in what may be last meeting
Premium Real Estate Ethnos Coffee Roasters eyes fall opening in Downtown Memphis
Premium Real Estate Midtown senior facility gets financing, small businesses get loans
Sports
Tigers fill final roster spot with commitment from Serbian big man
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway had one spot left to fill on his 2026-27 roster.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Madris helps push Memphis past Nashville
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercises player option
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies hire new ‘head of player health and performance’
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft
Food
$15 Deal: Maeve’s Tavern’s chicken salad lunch special
Gracie Driver’s favorite way to test out restaurants, especially those with a higher price point, is by going there for lunch.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Harbor Town sports bar opens, TacoNGanas adding drive-thru location
Suburbs
Aviation technology school’s plans soar near Millington airport
Tennessee College of Applied Technology i is building a new campus near the Millington-Memphis Airport - a $41 million investment -- that will help with training and maintenance.
Public Safety Man convicted for 2023 Olive Branch hotel shooting
Arts & Culture
Memphis music producer Tay Keith has died at 29
Grammy Award-nominated Memphis producer Brytavious Chambers, known professionally as Tay Keith, has died, according to Nashville police.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Tennessee tourism aims to fight AI fakery
Opinion
Calkins: The Memphis Art Museum will be the next great place in the city — because of Barbara and Pitt Hyde.
Pitt and Barbara Hyde didn’t want their name on the new Memphis Art Museum. That didn’t stop Memphis mayor Paul Young from highlighting the couple’s astounding work. “For a generation you have led with generosity and vision,” Young said. “And your mark on the city — on Downtown in particular — is everywhere.” Q&A: More from the Hydes on Downtown, the Grizzlies, AutoZone Park and the future of Memphis Memphis Art Museum will have free admission for Shelby County residentsRelated content:
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Free agency, the trade exception and the Grizzlies’ center search
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: In the swing of summer
This weekend feels like a solidly summer affair, with a screening of “Jaws” at the Orpheum Theatre, a car show at Graceland and Memphis Brewfest at Shelby Farms Park.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Mushroom queen and Groovy Gratitude guru to host Juneteenth dinner
Games
Sudoku: June 19
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?