Memphian Hotel in Overton Square gets a more timeless look
Developers have changed the architecture of what will be called the Memphian Hotel in Overton Square. The latest look appears more timeless, with fewer contrasting colors.
Judge says MLGW must pay fired worker who protested statue removal
A federal judge has ruled that Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division must rehire and give back pay to an employee it fired for protesting Confederate statues' removal.
Memphis basketball freshmen aim to be more than just talk
The Memphis Tigers basketball recruits understand the recognition they have received, but they also realize they must convert that to play on the court.
LeMoyne-Owen board votes to end Miller’s tenure as president
LeMoyne-Owen College's board of trustees has voted to release Andrea Lewis Miller as president at the close of her contract Sept. 1.
Railway manufacturer expands Memphis facility
After securing a PILOT earlier this year, Cleveland Track Material Inc. has completed a $6 million expansion of its Memphis manufacturing facility that will result in 51 new jobs.
Memphis police return to normal status after Frayser unrest
The Memphis Police Department has returned to normal alert status following last week’s protest unrest in Frayser.
Metro
Memphis-area workforce board boots director, appoints interim
Sondra Howell of the Greater Memphis Chamber will be the interim director of a regional workforce development board as the program seeks to smooth out a rocky year of transition.
Education Tennessee teachers scoff at proposed bonuses linked to Gov. Lee’s school voucher plan
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Spirit of Memphis Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective
Sports
Defensive back Greg Rubin proud to be ‘a Tiger for life’
Memphis defensive back and former White Station High standout Greg Rubin said the plan was always to play his entire career with the Tigers. He’ll play in his final home game this weekend.
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ game against Ohio
Food
Table Talk: Do Sushi returns for one-night only pop-up
Karen Carrier closed her popular Do Sushi bar in 2013, but the pop-ups she’s hosted since then always prove to be popular.
Suburbs
Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Gallaway
The Gallaway location of Buc-cee’s got off to its official start on Wednesday, complete with the convenience store chain’s co-founder attending the ceremony.
Arts & Culture
Felix Cavaliere to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award
Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
Opinion
Calkins: 901 FC is gone. Could the Redbirds be next?
If Memphis doesn’t find the money to make needed repairs, Geoff Calkins says, there could be an empty ballpark at B.B. King Boulevard and Union Avenue before long.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.
Games
Word Search: Thanksgiving to-go
Can you solve this week’s word search?