Memphis economy best in decades, economist says
The Outlook 2019 Memphis Economic Study shows local consumers feel confident, and a prominent Memphis economist says the local economy is as strong as it's been in 40 years.
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.
State Sen. Robinson: Governor gift-wraps refusal to expand Medicaid
Gov. Bill Lee’s $7.85 billion “modified” block grant proposal is drawing support from conservative backers and criticism from patient advocates who believe it will take people off the TennCare rolls.
New Eats: Fox Ridge Pizza & Grill
Fox Ridge Pizza & Grill joins the Brookhaven Circle restaurant lineup.
Germantown alderman considering censure request
Germantown Alderman Rocky Janda is considering asking the city to censure Alderman Dean Massey over Massey's refusal to take cyber security training.
FedEx paints belt-tightening picture in earnings miss
Memphis-based FedEx Corp. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, reported earnings for the June-August quarter.
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For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
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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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
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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
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Daily Jigsaw: Practical magic
Today’s puzzle features the tarot decks available at The Broom Closet. Noah McLane took the photo.