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
Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over ‘roaring’ turbines at Southaven plant
Two law firms filed a federal class action lawsuit against SpaceXAI over noise and vibration from its Whitehaven and Southaven facilities.
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Public Safety Nightclub shut down after history of crime
Public Safety ACLU presses for immediate court intervention against Memphis Safe Task Force
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Business
Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over ‘roaring’ turbines at Southaven plant
Two law firms filed a federal class action lawsuit against SpaceXAI over noise and vibration from its Whitehaven and Southaven facilities.
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Sports
Collierville volleyball secures district title
The Dragons earn the No. 1 seed and hosting rights for the first round of the postseason in two weeks with three-set victory over Arlington.
High School Sports Week 6 high school football preview: Potent offenses collide in 1-2 clash
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Food
$15 Deal: French Truck’s salmon toast — or bagel, as the case may be
Biting into the different textures of fatty salmon, cream cheese and toast at once is very satisfying.
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Suburbs
Collierville volleyball secures district title
The Dragons earn the No. 1 seed and hosting rights for the first round of the postseason in two weeks with three-set victory over Arlington.
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Arts & Culture
Gonerfest starts tonight, and so do the unofficial afterparties
The Cooper‑Young record store’s annual festival returns to Wiseacre and the Overton Park Shell with a surge of late‑night shows.
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Opinion
Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
“With Republicans refusing to address high gas prices, heavy-handed immigration policies and blatant corruption by President Trump, Democrats have been handed all the ammunition they need to put their GOP opponents on the defensive. But instead, some are fighting each other.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Demolition is underway at proposed Regional One site but who’s paying for it?
The site is slated to become the home of a new Regional One hospital, which could cost more than $900 million.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Lobbyist patio
This jigsaw puzzle features a rendering of patio renovations planned for The Lobbyist that was provided by the restaurant.