Laird Veatch more than a ‘football guy’
Laird Veatch prepared to step in as University of Memphis’ new athletic director and ride the momentum that has been building in recent years.
Memphis River Parks Partnership cranks up grass-mowing frequency
The Memphis River Parks Partnership takes steps to increase the frequency of grass mowing in riverfront and Downtown parks under its jurisdiction.
Germantown votes for six-month apartment moratorium
Germantown is prohibiting construction of stand-alone apartments until at least Feb. 12, 2020. A resolution in support of the new moratorium passed Monday night.
Consumer’s Guide to the 2019-2020 Grizzlies home schedule
Ranking the potential entertainment value of every Grizzlies home game this season on a four-star scale.
Erling’s kitchen: He turns out fine food and chef/owners, too
In Erling Jensen’s kitchen, chefs learn the skills and gain the confidence to run their own restaurants.
Dunbar Elementary begins first day as iZone school
Students were welcomed back to Dunbar Elementary School by the principal, teachers and community groups. The school is now part of the Shelby County Schools Innovation Zone.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Oak Court Mall plan and Father’s Day dinner
Also happening this week: Memphis City Council’s budget deadline looms, and Shelby County Commissioner Miska Clay Bibbs holds a town-hall meeting.
Premium Public Safety Everybody Speeds: Where HAL 9000 meets the Highway Patrol
Premium Public Safety Everybody Speeds: Memphis-area tickets are down, but traffic deaths are up
Premium Public Safety Nichols’ attorneys want stay lifted for former cops
Business
This women-owned firm has grown from Memphis to 19 states
Founded in 1999, Consilience Group has expanded its presence through word of mouth, referrals and recognition for its work.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Le Bonheur doc retires from Heart Institute he built
Premium Music Made in Memphis Entertainment office, recording studio for sale
Health Care From the bottom to the top: Clinic continues to add wellness treatments
Sports
Arkansas wins Super Regional, eliminating defending champ Vols 11-4
Logan Maxwell had three hits, including a game-breaking grand slam, and Arkansas defeated defending national champion Tennessee to sweep the best-of-three Fayetteville Super Regional.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis drops series finale to Indianapolis for series split
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball New Tiger Curtis Givens III has found his way ‘back home’
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Zach Edey suffers injury
Food
Dine with Pride: Drag brunch celebrates parade’s Grand Marshals
Chef Eli Townsend said he always looks forward to the Grand Marshal brunch: “It’s the bittersweet closing of Pride Fest and our last opportunity to celebrate ourselves in this way until next year.”
Suburbs
Lakeland doesn’t raise property tax rate
Lakeland has passed the final reading on its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, maintaining the certified property tax rate set after reappraisal, unlike other local suburbs.
Arts & Culture
The art of connection: Memphis artist crafts community one collage at a time
Through a podcast, artist gatherings, guided walks through Overton Park and his popular collage parties, visual artist and musician Zack Orsborn has found people who are, like, really creative.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help
“Public safety is not a partisan issue — everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Meeting Huey’s onion ring specialist
Edible Memphis editor Stacey Greenberg comes back to “Sound Bites” to talk about her food tour of Mexico City and old-school, longtime Memphis restaurants.