Nashville’s hip-hop-inspired Slim & Husky’s pizza appears headed for Memphis
A building permit application indicates three Tennessee State grads plan to bring one of their gourmet pizza restaurants to the Edge District in Memphis.
Gov. Bill Lee prepared to call special session if Casada doesn’t resign
Gov. Bill Lee says the House Republican Caucus' no-confidence vote in House Speaker Glen Casada sends a "clear message" and he's ready to call a special session if Casada doesn't resign.
Extensive renovations planned at Theatre Memphis
As it approaches its 100th anniversary, Theatre Memphis' facility on Perkins Extended will be getting upgraded.
The greatest recruiting week in Memphis history – in tweets!
Looking back at the greatest recruiting week in Memphis through tweets.
Opening day of filing period brings out 34 city office-seekers
Monday was the first day for contenders on the October ballot to pull qualifying petitions, and 34 hopefuls began gathering signatures on opening day. They have until July 18 to get on the ballot, led by what promises to be a spirited race for Memphis mayor.
Grizzlies Notebook: Another coaching candidate, Ja Morant speaks and more
A new Grizzlies coaching candidate emerges, presumptive top pick Ja Morant speaks, and a former Grizzlies player had a very bad weekend.
Metro
U of M raises tuition
University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave would not speak to a reporter after the meeting when asked about the tuition increases.
Premium Public Safety The plan for a focused crime lab run by Shelby County government
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Business
Instead of county building new Regional One, Jeff Warren has an idea
For the past several months, Memphis City Councilman Jeff Warren has been giving tours of Methodist University Hospital. His goal is simple: Convince the community it doesn’t need to spend $1 billion on a new campus for Regional One.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Health Care No one bid on Shelby County’s autopsy contract. Here’s what happens now.
Premium Real Estate New Crosstown Concourse office spaces go on the market for first time
Sports
Who will be Memphis football’s top skill players in 2025?
An official depth chart likely won’t be released until the week of the season opener, but here are projections at the skill positions heading into the Memphis Tigers’ 2025 football season.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers on Tour dates for stops in Memphis, Nashville unveiled
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: How Jaren Jackson Jr. extension would impact summer
Sports College Baseball Super Regionals: What to know before play begins Friday.
Food
After closing bakery, chef shares her ‘Experience’ through cooking classes
On a recent Thursday night, about 30 people gathered Downtown to inexpertly stir roux, chop vegetables, season meat — and laugh.
Suburbs
Blue wave in Horn Lake? Democrats win big
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
Arts & Culture
Live at the Garden’s summer line up
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.
Opinion
Opinion: Stop praying for peace and start investing in it
In this opinion piece, Memphis faith leaders call on city and county officials to fund community safety and well-being with a moral budget.
Podcasts
Live at the Garden’s summer line up
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.
Games
Word Flower: June 3
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.