Business $1 million in scholarships awarded to women to ‘follow their dreams’
Girls Inc., BankTennessee and A Step Ahead Foundation have awarded $1 million in college scholarships to women in the Memphis area since forming a partnership in 2014.
Business Friends of the Earth calls for $250M weatherization effort for Memphis
The environmental group among those urging Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division to look at possible changes to the utility’s relationship with the Tennessee Valley Authority is pushing a $250 million, five-year weatherization program for Memphis. Friends of the Earth launched the “Memphis Save Energy, Save Dollars” program with a rally Saturday.
Bill Lee’s Asia trip yields little for West Tennessee
Gov. Bill Lee landed a Mitsubishi corporate headquarters for Franklin during an Asian economic recruiting trip. But whether the travel abroad yields anything for the Shelby County area is unclear as Lee was noncommittal when asked about landing tenants for Memphis Regional Megasite.
Greer and Littles emphasize youth programs, personal experiences in council bids
Although they are running for different council seats on the October Memphis ballot, Sherman Greer and Craig Littles represent a new push by candidates for city office to move city priorities more toward youth programs. Greer and Littles are basing their push on their experiences as children in similar programs.
Memphis basketball hires new athletic trainer
Christopher Simmons, who worked for the University of Memphis basketball program when John Calipari was Tigers coach, returns as the team's athletic trainer.
Grizzlies sign Jonas Valanciunas, acquire first-round pick in free agency
On the first night of NBA free agency, the Memphis Grizzlies and the free agent center agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract.
Metro
Youth Villages’ Patrick Lawler to receive Jefferson Award, but it’s not last chapter
It’s probably not even possible to measure the full impact Pat Lawler has had in the 40 years he has been running Youth Villages. But the nonprofit’s growth, while insisting on tracking the effectiveness of programs, has led to a national model.
Metro Coronavirus: Fewer than 100 new cases reported
Business
Deloitte names new leader for Memphis region
Jonathan Pennington will succeed the retiring Vince DeGutis as Memphis marketplace leader for Deloitte, the global professional services firm.
Business Kushner Companies buys apartments bordering Shelby Farms Greenline
Sports
Tigers Football Insider: Fleming out with significant injury
Memphis running back Cameron Fleming to miss significant action.
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies to hold voter information drive Saturday
Food
Tacos 4 Life brings food with a mission to Collierville
Tacos 4 Life Grill is open in Collierville. The restaurant likes to say its tacos have a mission.
Suburbs
Taylor Stamps ‘real tickled’ to serve as Collierville alderman
Taylor Stamps may only serve on Collierville’s Board of mayor and Aldermen a few months, but his entire life has been dedicated to service in Collierville.
Neighborhoods
Binghampton organization launching workforce program
The Business Hub will use a donated warehouse to provide paid on-the-job training for Binghampton-area job seekers. The BDC also plans to offer employment opportunities.
Arts & Culture
GonerFest aims to shift festival atmosphere online
GonerFest, the internationally known purveyor of one of Memphis’ most famous exports, rock music, takes a step beyond livestreaming to replicate the intangibles that make each year’s event feel like a meeting place.
Opinion
Opinion: What can we learn about education during this pandemic?
The pandemic has forced innovation. Schools should be sharing best practices, whether in-person or all-remote. We should be learning from one another’s failings, and successes, and accelerate progress.
Podcasts
City Council grants process evolves and adjusts for pandemic
Martavius Jones, the Memphis City Council budget committee chairman who oversaw pitches by more than 150 nonprofits seeking a share of $1.95 million, has problems with the way grants are awarded.