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
City of Memphis investigating 2 council members
It is not clear what the city’s independent counsel is investigating, but a person familiar with the matter said it could be for potential violations of state, local and federal laws.
Shelby County DeBerry clashes with MICAH on Memphis Safe Task Force
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Early voting, competitive eating and pool checking
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: AutoZone Park is a diamond in the rough; Chapter ends for Memphis libraries — for now
Metro This Week in Memphis: Early voting begins, and Joey Chestnut is here
Business
St. Jude participating in 4,500-person clinical trial for HIV prevention
Researchers at St. Jude are partnering with dozens of medical partners globally to answer a question — how do certain HIV treatments work with 16- and 17-year-olds versus adults?
Premium Business Developer sues proposed Collierville Chick-fil-A landowner
Premium Real Estate Tallest tower in East Memphis for sale
Premium Real Estate Fogelman Properties in expansion mode, adding real estate and employees
Premium Health Care Growing the pipeline: Inside the plan to rescue rural healthcare in Tennessee
Sports
AutoZone Park’s Future: Will the Redbirds stay if AutoZone Park isn’t updated?
The Memphis Redbirds’ current lease, which allows the St. Louis Cardinals’ top-tier farm team to play in the city-owned ballpark, expires in four years.
Memphis Grizzlies Morant says he’s grateful for Memphis as he tries to show Portland ‘a different Ja’
Sports From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball
High School Sports Former Central High star ‘trying to take everything in’ at Ed Murphey Classic
High School Sports Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players
Food
Local restaurateur to open seafood restaurant in former Fancy’s space
Walt & Ricky’s Seafood Kitchen could open as soon as September.
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed
Suburbs
DeSoto DA asks court to throw out suit over ‘pedophile sympathizer’ comment
DeSoto County Schools board member Michele Henley filed suit last week accusing Barton of defamation.
Premium Collierville Warren: Recent legal actions in the suburbs filled with personal attacks
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.
Arts & Culture Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
Opinion
Opinion: What to know before donating your car to charity
“Nearly 800,000 vehicles are donated to charities every year. There are a host of charities that accept donations of cars listed. But they may not all be reputable.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Risks of SpaceXAI data center outweigh benefits
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Celebrating 250
This jigsaw puzzle features participants in the High Point Terrace July Fourth parade and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.