HempFest gathers legal cannabis vendors and fans on 4/20
Memphis-area industrial hemp vendors join together for festival aimed at educating public and celebrating the controversial plant.
James Wiseman named co-MVP of Jordan Brand Classic
James Wiseman showed out during the Jordan Brand Classic game and picked up co-MVP honors.
Memphis Democrats condemn voter registration restrictions stemming from Shelby incident
With a vote set for Monday, Shelby County Democratic lawmakers are castigating a bill from the Secretary of State’s Office penalizing paid voter registration drives for failing to undergo training and for turning in incomplete forms.
Largest solar array in Tennessee opening next week in Millington
With more than 525,000 solar modules in place, the largest solar facility in Tennessee is set to begin harvesting clean energy next week in Millington.
Kids follow their ears at Easter egg hunt for blind, visually impaired
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Clovernook Center hosted a "beeping" Easter egg hunt on Good Friday for the blind and visually impaired.
FedEx touts economic, social, environmental impacts in Citizenship Report
FedEx by the numbers: 2019 Global Citizenship Report takes a deep dive into FedEx's workforce makeup, energy consumption, charitable programs and financials.
Metro
Tennessee TCAP testing time to increase in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test
Trial tests are vital to producing reliable tests, education officials say, but there is concern about Tennessee lengthening TCAP testing times next spring.
Public Safety Activists protest harsh conditions in detention facility while ICE denies claims
Premium City of Memphis Some on City Council oppose renaming street after former Mayor Lee Harris
Premium Elections DeSoto supervisor’s federal lawsuit dismissed
Premium City of Memphis Tigers could struggle to keep finances up under Protect College Sports Act
Business
A2H grows Collierville presence with SpiritArchitecture acquisition
The combined firms have completed more than 100 justice-related projects valued at more than $1.5 billion.
Premium Real Estate Germantown’s TraVure development will soon add new office and retail building
Premium Business Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall’s food, lounge and stage
Transportation & Logistics MATA unveils new buses
Premium Business Memphis plant invests $35M to create 20 jobs
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Ben Johnson earns 500th career victory
Memphis Redbirds manager Ben Johnson earned his 500th career victory Tuesday night at AutoZone Park.
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis allows 16 unanswered runs, drops game two to Durham
Premium City of Memphis Tigers could struggle to keep finances up under Protect College Sports Act
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ahead of stadium debut, Tigers trail last year’s ticket revenue
Memphis Tigers Football Now, everybody can party at Liberty Stadium plaza
Food
Table Talk: Family meal at Hog & Hominy
“To celebrate my most recent turn around the sun, my family and I had what I would call a true family-style dinner.”
Premium Business Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall’s food, lounge and stage
Suburbs
DeSoto supervisor’s federal lawsuit dismissed
DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster’s lawsuit against the State of Mississippi has been dismissed, but it may not be gone forever.
Premium Real Estate Germantown’s TraVure development will soon add new office and retail building
Arts & Culture
Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall’s food, lounge and stage
Officials from Live Nation and Crosstown offered an early look at what Memphis’ newest concert venue has to offer ahead of its debut.
Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: A Dolly Parton tribute, an early Oscar doc contender
Opinion
Opinion: Tennessee has never waited for history to happen
“Tennessee’s biggest challenges are deeply connected. Housing affects access to education. Transportation determines access to jobs. Childcare influences workforce participation. Energy shapes our economic competitiveness.”
Opinion Echols: In an era of artificiality, we want the real
Podcasts
Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA’s ‘flagship’ program
The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association spoke on Behind The Headlines about MIFA’s work addressing poverty and food insecurity in Memphis and beyond.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Dandy Dozen Dragons down
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Collierville lineman Braylon Warren (99), who is double-teamed during a play against East Nashville, and it was taken by Wes Hale.