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
Leaders react to Memphis redistricting
“We have specific needs, and we need a representative in Congress that can speak to those needs,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young told The Daily Memphian Thursday.
Breaking News Elections Gov. Lee signs redistricting legislation, candidate filing period reopens
State Government Brent Taylor to seek Tenn. District 9 Congressional seat
Premium Education All Memphis third graders to retake TCAP reading exam on last days of school
State Government State Democrats wore white to Thursday’s vote. Here’s why.
Business
Waiting for the right tenant: A look at some of Bartlett’s empty commercial buildings
Former restaurant and retail spots along Bartlett’s main corridors stand empty.
Business More than $800K earmarked for young entrepreneurs
Premium Real Estate Downtown hotel-Airbnb hybrid won’t be your average one-trick pony
Premium Real Estate Inked: Crescent Center has new tenant
Spirit of Memphis Kick back and relax, The Front Porch is officially open
Sports
Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft wing prospects for the Grizzlies
In this second part of his draft prospect preview series, Chris Herrington looks at the wings available in this year’s NBA Draft.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis splits doubleheader with Toledo
Metro Photo Gallery: Kyle Petty, Richard Petty hold fan event
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft frontcourt prospects for the Grizzlies
Sports Three fourth-inning homers help lift Tigers over Central Arkansas
Food
$15 Deal: South of Beale’s fried chicken sandwich
A near-perfect night in Downtown Memphis started with the fried chicken sandwich from South of Beale Downtown.
Food News Ghost River Brewing on Beale to close
Suburbs
Waiting for the right tenant: A look at some of Bartlett’s empty commercial buildings
Former restaurant and retail spots along Bartlett’s main corridors stand empty.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: South of Beale’s fried chicken sandwich
Arts & Culture
Puppies take over Crosstown, and Greek Fest serves 7,000 kebabs
In this week’s To-Do List, catch up on the first “Heat” before the sequel drops, watch an Irish sports throwdown and catch the season’s first free show at Overton Park Shell.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Crime is up, from ‘Sheep Detectives’ to ‘Heat’
Opinion
Calkins: On Election Day, the shameful work of erasing Memphis begins
“They’re killing an iconic American city,” said U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, who flew in to join Tuesday’s protest. “It’s a terrible day for Memphis and it’s a terrible day for Tennessee.” Anger, disbelief and solidarity: How Memphians in Nashville are reacting to proposed redistricting Tennessee Legislature’s special session starts today. Here’s how it could goRelated content:
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft frontcourt prospects for the Grizzlies
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: County races set for August
On Tuesday, May 5, Shelby County went to the primary polls, winnowing down wide fields in races for county mayor, county clerk and sheriff.