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
Photo Gallery: Memorial Day in Memphis
Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer.
Public Safety MPD officer cited for Saturday crash that sent three to hospital
Spirit of Memphis Flags, headstones and hard truths: Memphis National Cemetery tells a different Civil War story
State Government Why a federal judge denied an injunction against TN’s new congressional map
Premium Spirit of Memphis Well versed: A Memphis wordsmith makes history with ‘little poems’
Business
Former Immaculate Conception high school buildings, convent being demolished
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is clearing four buildings on its campus to make the property more accessible, add green space and to save money on upkeep.
Real Estate Former Commercial Appeal building set for demolition
Business SpaceX buys data center building for $185 million
Premium Real Estate Tsunami building goes on the market
Transportation & Logistics Airport board approves $172M budget
Sports
Grizzlies Mailbag: Trading Ja Morant and other offseason issues
This mailbag is full of questions on trades that have and haven’t happened and how exactly the Memphis Grizzlies are positioned entering the offseason.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Who do the Grizzlies take at No. 3? Let’s dive into the numbers.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Is the NBA about to rip off the Memphis Grizzlies?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball How Memphis basketball’s transfer class can help fix issues from last season
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: League leader Memphis loses first-place spot after fall to I-Cubs
Food
Oh, sip! Dr. Bean’s Coffee is owned by an actual doctor, and his last name is really Bean.
Here’s the tea on Dr. Bean’s business and its eponymous founder.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Back-to-back barbecue winner Heath Riles’ ribs
Suburbs
Most suburban school districts seeing flat funding from municipalities despite rising property values
A 13-year-old referendum is sparking a budget battle in some Memphis suburbs as school boards see flat funding despite higher property values. However, government officials say they can freeze the funding due to other ways they contribute.
Premium Bartlett ‘I like my sneakers. I like my Pokemon.’ And so 901 Deals was born.
Arts & Culture
Well versed: A Memphis wordsmith makes history with ‘little poems’
“It’s just been amazing what we’ve done with just our sheer talent, just wanting to write and be heard,” Bria Saulsberry said.
Visual Arts Thinker, dreamer & leader: Artist Derek Fordjour reimagines Room 306
Opinion
Opinion: Why is the state’s focus on redistricting not matched by equal attention to BlueOval City?
“The same people who can summon a special session to redraw congressional maps in service of a national political project have had remarkably little to say about how that same national political project cost thousands of jobs and four years of economic momentum in Tipton, Fayette, Haywood and Shelby counties.”
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Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Would Memphis trade up from pick No. 3?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Grizzlies draft trade scenarios and react to the early conference finals games between the Thunder and Spurs.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more How New Memphis Institute recruits and retains talented people
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A Tuscan classic
Today’s puzzle is the interior of Josephine Estelle, the new restaurant from chefs Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman. It was taken by Mark Weber.