Grizzlies free agency preview
Will Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright be back?
NBA free agency opens this weekend and the Grizzlies could be juggling half their roster. A guide to what's to come.
City names Fairgrounds private development team for Central Avenue frontage
M&M Enterprises of Memphis will lead private redevelopment of the Fairgrounds, the city announced Tuesday.
Calkins: Tony Barone Sr. — who died Tuesday at the age of 72 — brought joy to the early Grizz
Former Grizzlies executive and interim coach Tony Barone has passed away. He helped launch the early Grizz.
Germantown approves $182.9 million budget
Germantown aldermen have approved a $182.9 million budget for the coming fiscal year. The final version was approved with several amendments.
Funding approval will save 1,000 pre-K seats
The pre-K funding will come from the county’s reserves and are expected to be replenished once a court case has been resolved, said commission chairman Van Turner, who did not say what case he was referencing.
Nelson: Yeah, no, so ... here’s a possibly annoying column about the English language
Here's a collection of 13 terrific innovations in our language, plus a longer list of major annoyances in contemporary use.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Sentencings set in Nichols case, Juneteenth and Pride
Also happening this week: Former Shelby County Commissioner Sidney Chism holds his annual political picnic, and the Shelby County Health Department hosts a community fair.
Spirit of Memphis Gallery: It was City vs County on the court
Public Safety Juvenile detention center transfer to occur by October
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Business
Germantown considering bank in medical district
The Planning Commission unanimously endorsed plans for adding West Tennessee Bank to the collection of medical offices in Wolf River Professional Center.
Premium Lakeland Moribund Lake District project gets jump start
Premium Real Estate Inked: Former Germantown coffee spot becomes salon
Business Memphis Chamber’s new council, execs will foster global biz, city workforce
Sports
Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk
A look at what the Grizzlies got, why they did the trade, where it leaves the team going into the summer and what could be next.Related story:
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Food
Winner, winner, chicken dinner: First Raising Cane’s in Memphis area opens
Chicken-finger fanatics, cheerleaders and an Elvis impersonator flocked to the popular chain restaurant for a combo meal and a chance to win free Cane’s for a year.
Suburbs
Fitness Center updates progress under Collierville ownership
The parks and recreation director told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen many people like the small atmosphere and that there is little waiting for equipment.
Arts & Culture
Where them fans at? Line dancing steps into the spotlight
In parks and studios across Memphis, line dancing is drawing people together through shared steps, soulful music and a spirit of joy.
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk
A look at what the Grizzlies got, why they did the trade, where it leaves the team going into the summer and what could be next.Related story:
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Zach Edey will miss the start of the season. What now?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the news Zach Edey will be reevaluated in four months following ankle surgery.