Special Report: Union Men, Part 2
Success, failure and a trail of lawsuits mark developer’s past
In Part Two of our series: How the Great Recession nearly flattened J. Kevin Adams before he rebounded to assemble possibly his greatest project yet.
When developers seek incentives should officials check their backgrounds?
Extra to our Special Report: Unlike Memphis, some cities dig deep into the backgrounds of developers seeking public incentives.
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Prospero Health to set up operations in Memphis
Prospero Health plans to invest $1.5 million and hire 249 workers in Memphis, setting up operations in One Commerce Square Downtown.
Guardsmark founder Ira Lipman dies in New York
Ira A. Lipman, founder of the formerly Memphis-based private security firm Guardsmark, has died in New York City.
Sawyer says she is in mayor’s race to end as she works to rebuild trust
After three days of intensifying controversy, mayoral contender and Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer said Tuesday she remains a candidate for mayor and is working to rebuild trust with LGBTQ allies no matter what happens in the election.
Metro
For some, Juneteenth a reminder of painful past
Each year, the two-day Memphis festival celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Texans learned of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Premium City of Memphis Meharry Medical College announces Memphis expansion Monday
Premium Education MSCS forensic audit could begin as soon as mid-July
Public Safety DOJ dismissal won’t affect civil suit, Nichols family attorney says
Business
Trump tariffs concern FedEx founder Fred Smith
Smith estimated FedEx is “the biggest tax collector of tariffs by any entity in America” based on what it is transporting.
Transportation & Logistics Tennessee leaders push federal legislation to fix roads around airports
Premium Downtown Greater Memphis Chamber to get sign on 100 Peabody Place
Premium Food News Northside Grill project moves forward
Sports
Grizzlies’ Zach Edey suffers injury
The Memphis Grizzlies announced a medical update for center Zach Edey, and it is bad news for the 2025-2026 season.
Sports Arkansas defeats UT in opening game of Super Regional
Sports Former U of M tennis standout Salisbury is French Open runnerup
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball How the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the Tigers
Food
Hooters closes Downtown Memphis location
Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.
Suburbs
Blue wave in Horn Lake? Democrats win big
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
Arts & Culture
For some, Juneteenth a reminder of painful past
Each year, the two-day Memphis festival celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Texans learned of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Opinion
Conaway: Assault by packaging is open and shut case
“The top of the medicine packet didn’t give, but the edge julienned his fingers like Julia Childs over a pair of carrots.”
Podcasts
Live at the Garden’s summer lineup
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.