Tops Bar-B-Q has new local owners
Tops Bar-B-Q has sold but will remain in the hands of locals, including Tiger Bryant of Soul Fish and Young Avenue Deli.
Reports: AAF suspending operations; co-founder Polian states disappointment
The Alliance of American Football, including the Memphis Express, was expected to formally announce Tuesday afternoon that it is suspending operations until further notice.
The Clipper developers plan taller structures
The developers of The Clipper, a $250 million mixed-use development next to the future FedEx Logistics global headquarters, have applied for a height exception.
Grizzlies end-of-season questions: Is Jonas Valanciunas for real?
As the Grizzlies season nears an end, the team and center Jonas Valanciunas will each have a decision to make. What have we learned from Valanciunas' two months in Memphis?
Council discusses strategy on possible changes in TVA relationship
The Memphis City Council also delayed votes once again Tuesday on the first reading of the Memphis 3.0 plan and an agreement between the city and Graceland on Graceland expansion plans.
Daily Briefs
Metro
NextUp901 offers career prep and placement to Memphis youths
“I used to think that if one door closed, that was it. Now I know that if one door doesn’t work out, there’s always another one.”
Education Three being investigated after death of 6-year-old left on daycare bus, lawyer says
Shelby County Special judge appointed in Sugarmon vandalism case
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: County commissioner goes to jail, and Halbert left a backlog
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Business
Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
Premium Business Memphis library’s book sale returns without longtime partner
Premium Real Estate Local company buys Sycamore View Plaza
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Memphis firm earns industry honor from Urban Land Institute
Premium Real Estate Inked: Nashville medical company buys second local property
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Harris clubs first Triple-A homer in Memphis loss to Norfolk
Redbirds pitching allowed 27 runs to the Tides in the series’ first three games.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway focused on winning as Memphis athletic department rides momentum
High School Sports Lakeland receiver voted Player of the Week
Memphis Grizzlies Cutting the cord: There is a new way to watch Grizzlies basketball on DAZN
Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger’s case dismissed, will not impact Memphis
Food
$15 Deal: Ciao Bella’s capellini Toscana
Roma tomatoes and roasted red peppers balance out a melange of briny artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and capers.
Premium Collierville French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square
Suburbs
Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
Music Mid-South Fair announces music lineup
Arts & Culture
She quit her job and shaved her head. Now, the era of indie rocker Keer is here.
Just a few years ago, Keerthana Manoj was working a nine-to-five with a pastime passion for music. Today, she’s a full-time musician with a debut EP, and it’s only the beginning.
Music Mid-South Fair announces music lineup
Opinion
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Calling partisanship racism doesn’t make it so
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Earlier this summer, pictures of black bears in Tennessee sparked a flurry of responses on social media.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Southwind holds off Lausanne
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Lausanne offensive lineman Roman Laster (58) and Southwind’s defensive lineman Gerrard Kaufman (12) as they battle on the gridiron and was taken by Greg Campbell.