Special report: Union Men
An inside look at the deal to reshape Downtown Memphis
In Part One of our two-part series: How developers lassoed huge public incentives and millions of out-of-state dollars to redo the face of Downtown.
Union Row 101
The Three 'R's of Union Row: In an extra to our Special Report, learn the reading, 'riting and 'rithmatic behind Memphis' largest mixed-use development.
Memphis Food & Wine Fest back with big outdoor event
Memphis Food & Wine Festival brings top-notch local and national talent together for a big party with creative food and excellent wine.
Sawyer: ‘It’s not about getting the campaign back on track’
Mayoral contender Tami Sawyer says her priority is healing the pain caused by old tweets. On Monday, two LGBTQ organizations issued statements that focused on a 2014 tweet by Sawyer about outing a gay teacher at St. Mary’s Episcopal School.
AutoZone Park gets new playing surface
AutoZone Park has a new Bermuda hybrid playing surface in time for the Triple-A National Championship Game and the end of the Memphis 901 FC season.
John ‘Pop’ Williams out remainder of 2019 season
Wide receiver John “Pop” Williams will be out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.
Metro
Regional One-UTHSC partnership on new hospital no longer in play
On WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines,” University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Chancellor Dr. Peter Buckley said, “We’re really not in the hospital business” when asked about a partnership with Regional One Health.
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Education MSCS oversight board readies to hire director
Business
Regional One-UTHSC partnership on new hospital no longer in play
On WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines,” University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Chancellor Dr. Peter Buckley said, “We’re really not in the hospital business” when asked about a partnership with Regional One Health.
Spirit of Memphis Eddie Saig leaves a legacy of business success, mentorship and a life well lived
Premium Business Memphis jeweler to retire after 55 years
Business Bartlett YMCA outdoor summer experience could open by mid-2027
Premium Business Data center-cooling company to invest $845K in Southeast Memphis, add 96 jobs
Sports
Vanderbilt halts Tigers fast start to season with 105-81 win
A hot-shooting Commodore team hands the Tigers their first loss of the season Tuesday night in Nashville. Box score: Vanderbilt 105, Memphis 81 Memphis Tiger Luke Almodovar said he will be alright after nasty fallRelated content:
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Food
Food Files: Wing Guru plans ‘comeback’ for Park Avenue
The Wing Guru hasn’t opened a new location in several years. Also in this column: an Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens Downtown.
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Suburbs
Collierville runoff schedule finalized by Election Commission
Collierville voters can begin casting ballots — again — as early as next week.
Premium Elections ‘It’s called Missi-Flippy now’: Scott Colom supporters celebrate historic win
Arts & Culture
It’s Wienermania time at the Hi-Tone, and Second City comes to GPAC
In this week’s To-Do List, get a sneak peek inside the Overton Park Greenhouse, have a Dickensian Christmas in Hernando and fall-crawl your way through Cooper-Young.
Premium Arts & Culture ‘Excitement that I never dreamed of’: Film and TV Commissioner Linn Sitler to retire
Opinion
Calkins: Charles Huff told some blunt truths about Memphis recruiting. But couldn’t he have fibbed?
“Charles Huff wasn’t lying when he said that he could take Memphis players with him if he gets a better job. But he would have been better off to fib.”
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Podcasts
From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
Steve Edmondson saw the bar scene in Memphis in the 1970s like few others before founding Kudzu’s. Edmondson shares his story on “The Sidebar,” hosted by Eric Barnes.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: Why Ed Scott is so fired up about Memphis athletics — and why he’s done talking about Penny Hardaway until the end of the year
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Practical magic
Today’s puzzle features the tarot decks available at The Broom Closet. Noah McLane took the photo.