New Playground of Dreams opens in Arlington
With an estimated cost of $400,000 and designed to last 30 years, Arlington’s new Playground of Dreams has opened at Hughes-College Hill Park near the historic Depot Square area of town.
Peach Jam: Top prospects say Memphis belongs with college basketball blue bloods
The nation's top college prospects believe Memphis belongs in the same discussion as the blue bloods of college basketball, especially Kentucky.
A super Saturday in the park
Mud Island River Park was a hive of activity Saturday, as community organization Neighborhood Heroes led Memphis kids in superhero-related activities meant to inspire mental and physical wellness, while the Downtown Memphis Commission threw a party to celebrate summer birthdays.
Group seeks pause in Tom Lee Park mediation, new public input
Business executives with ties to Memphis in May have formed Get Our Riverfront Right to push for reexamination of plans for Tom Lee Park.
Activists want community involved after public forum on MPD spy case
Community activists say they still feel they're being watched and harassed by law enforcement, while a monitoring team says it is trying to ensure Memphis police comply with court-ordered reforms.
After seven years, state’s Achievement School District struggles to show results
Political support for the Tennessee achievement district could be waning. After the district’s high profile leader Sharon Griffin left this month, some state lawmakers are calling for hearings on its future.
Metro
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee to seek reelection
Hagerty’s decision to seek another six-year term in 2026 is the first move in a political puzzle that will determine what the 2026 ballot looks like in other races, including the race for Tennessee governor.
Public Safety Six officers charged after arrest of Shelby Farms murder suspect
Premium Public Safety Still more questions than answers one day after TacoNGanas raid
State Government Legislators bring back proposal for new Shelby County jail
Business
Inked: Medical-waste removal company in Memphis; office building goes industrial
An office building is being converted in the East submarket. Dollar Fulfillment expands, and Daniels Sharpsmart comes to Memphis.
Premium Health Care Experts watch bird flu – H5N1 – with hands over eyes
Health Care St. Jude, WHO partner to get cancer meds to sick children around the world
Premium Real Estate Shift fuels occupancy at Cotton Exchange building
Sports
Grizzlies fall to Kawhi Leonard, Clippers in California
Memphis committed 22 turnovers that led to 41 Clippers points. The Grizzlies have lost two of their last three.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 128, Clippers 114
Premium Sports UFL optimistic about Showboats connecting with Memphis fan base
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: What Memphis’ hot-and-cold nature says about its NCAA Tournament chances
Food
Andrew Michael confirm new Germantown restaurant
The new restaurant will be able to seat up to 200 guests, and chefs Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer said it will differ from their former New Orleans restaurant of the same name.
Suburbs
Collierville issues stop-work order on hotel’s construction for lack of fire access
A new hotel at Carriage Crossing was making significant progress until months ago. Since then, little has been done to the site. Now the town has forced work to cease.
Arts & Culture
Bartlett relay teams’ redemption story coming to the big screen
“The Press,” a documentary tracking the ups and downs in 2024 for the Panthers’ girls track team as they race to a win, debuts Tuesday.
Opinion
Opinion: Local schools must meet demand of economic opportunity
“It’s the responsibility of administrators, teachers, parents and elected officials like myself to ensure children in Shelby County are receiving the high-quality education they deserve.”
Podcasts
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Arlington, ECS, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Trezevant are up for consideration this week.