Highwoods leaving Memphis for greater ‘upside opportunities’
Highwoods Properties Inc., an owner of premier office buildings in Memphis including Crescent Center and others in the Poplar corridor, has announced it will sell its Memphis holdings.
DeAngelo Williams donates $250,000 to Tiger football program
Former Tiger star DeAngelo Williams has donated $250,000 to the Memphis football program for improvements to the football complex and nutritional development program.
House Democrats to push Medicaid expansion in special session
The House Democratic Caucus is set to push legislation to expand Medicaid in Tennessee in Friday’s special session of the Legislature, saying the state has lost out on more than $5 billion by refusing to take federal funds under the Affordable Care Act.
Trial delayed for Billy Ray Turner in Lorenzen Wright slaying
The murder trial for Billy Ray Turner, accused in the fatal shooting of former NBA star Lorenzen Wright, has been delayed after prosecutors introduced new information Thursday, Aug. 22.
Chick-fil-A building two doors down in Wolfchase area, documents show
A permit application shows that Chick-fil-A plans to erect a $1 million building on a site that is twice as large and much more visible than its existing restaurant nearby.
Shelby Farms Park closes lakes after confirming death of two dogs
After confirming the death of two local dogs shortly after a visit to Shelby Farms Park, park officials say they are closing the lakes in the area where the dogs swam. Officials haven't confirmed the cause of the dogs' deaths.
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.
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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.