Calkins: It’s Zion Williamson night for the Memphis Grizzlies! (Or possibly not)
The Grizzlies aren't having a draft lottery party this year. So on Zion Williamson Day, you're on your own.
A Memphis Music Road Map: The Early Years
This year is Memphis' bicentennial, but while there's been Memphis music as long as there's been a Memphis, you can't listen back 200 years. As a result, our three-part Memphis Music Road Map is a de facto centennial (and a little more) of sound. We tell a story of Memphis music's evolution one song at a time, from early blues and the Beale Street sound to the golden age of Sun and Stax and on to the contemporary styles of rock and rap. This first part follows the trail from W.C. Handy to the dawn of World War II.
Boogie Ellis becomes latest signee to join Tigers
For the third time in four days, a major recruit has committed to join the Tiger basketball team for next season – this time it's Boogie Ellis, who once signed with Duke.
French company Pandrol seeks PILOT to move North American HQ to Memphis
Railroad track products manufacturer Pandrol USA LP is seeking a PILOT to create 73 jobs, invest $9.3 million and establish its North American headquarters at 611 Winchester Road.
100 North Main owner sues Loews, former convention center hotel partner
One New York firm is suing another over the breakup of their joint venture to develop a second Memphis convention center hotel using local and state financial incentives.
Collierville property tax rate to remain same for 2019-20 budget
Collierville expects no property tax increase in the coming fiscal year, the town said Monday.
Metro
Memphis Mayor Paul Young proposes 75-cent city property-tax hike
Young presented his budget propsosal including the first tax hike in more than nine years for the city Tuesday, April 23, at the top of Tuesday’s Memphis City Council meeting. Council budget deliberations begin next month.
Premium State Government Memphis Allies gets state funding while four other nonprofits lose theirs
Business
Air service to Cancun resumes for early summer
The weekly flight will leave Sunday mornings for 2 months, starting May 19.
Premium Collierville Pittsburgh-based specialty pharmacy clears key hurdle in Collierville
Sports
Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2024 offseason roster rankings, Part 2
Monday, Chris Herrington counted down from No. 18 to No. 9. Today, the eight most valuable members of the Grizzlies’ roster.
Music AutoZone Park to host Miranda Lambert in new concert series
Food
Food writer Jennifer Chandler to join The Daily Memphian
Chandler’s stories and recipes have been featured in national publications such as Real Simple, HGTV Magazine and Woman’s World. She’s also appeared on a number of national broadcast cooking segments including the Food Network’s “Dinner: Impossible” and Ducks Unlimited TV.
Suburbs
Pittsburgh-based specialty pharmacy clears key hurdle in Collierville
The former Pyramex site will host a specialty pharmacy. The site’s main purpose is the assembly, processing, storage and distribution of drugs.
Arts & Culture
AutoZone Park to host Miranda Lambert in new concert series
For the first time in a decade, a musical artist will take the stage at AutoZone Park to perform in a live full-scale production.
Opinion
Guest Column: A path to healing and hope
“By embarking on this ambitious journey, Memphis has the opportunity to pioneer an innovative and inclusive model of community well-being, setting a precedent for cities worldwide.”
Podcasts
Tigers podcast: Spring football wrap, David Jones decision
Seth Henigan and David Jones are among the subjects of discussion as The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston wraps up following Saturday’s spring football game and Jones’ NBA Draft entry.