Barzizza reviewed mayoral ballots before election case was dismissed
John Barzizza reviewed election materials before a chancellor dismissed the contested Germantown mayoral election lawsuit late last week.
Calkins: James Wiseman jump-starts the season with a joyful jam
James Wiseman punctuated the first official practice of the Memphis Tiger season with an emphatic jam. And, no, this is not going to get old.
Memphis offense must deal with an improving, aggressive Navy defense
The Navy defense, under new coordinator Brian Newberry, has dominated the first two games of the season and poses a plenty of unknowns for Memphis.
Schwinn retreats on plan to change Tennessee’s system for judging schools
For the time being, Tennessee will stick with a framework that emphasizes academic growth for all students, regardless of whether those students are deemed proficient on state tests.
Herrington: ‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 1 Recap: Strait & Associates is open for business
From the Hernando de Soto Bridge to Rum Boogie Cafe and various points in between, Memphis looked sharp in the debut episode of "Bluff City Law."
AutoZone reports record sales for fiscal year 2019
AutoZone Inc. has reported net sales of $4.0 billion for its fourth quarter (17 weeks) that ended Aug. 31, 2019, an increase of 12.1% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 (16 weeks).
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Discovering the Memphis sound
Reporter Brandon LaGrone has more on this junt.
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Elections Lowery warns against complacency as county mayor race heads to Aug. 6
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Business
From greenfield to gravel: Truck yards hiding in plain sight in Memphis
Industrial Outdoor Storage sites are secure open-air sites typically used to park commercial vehicles, stage shipping containers or store heavy equipment, and they’re scattered throughout Memphis's major industrial areas.
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Sports
Grizzlies Draft Day Notebook: Is Cameron Boozer’s path to Memphis clearing?
A consensus of opinion is emerging for the Grizzlies’ No. 3 pick.
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Food
Recipe Exchange: Vergos family’s Greek Horiatiki salad
Every Greek family has their own version, but all of the salads pretty much start out the same: good tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell peppers, purple onions, feta and kalamata olives.
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Suburbs
Old Germantown Depot Museum offers a journey down tracks of time
Germantown Depot Museum offers a glimpse of the city’s past, when trains regularly stopped at the depot to pick up passengers and cargo.
Premium Suburbs New Tennessee law changes how sales tax revenue is handed out — and it’s affecting Memphis suburbs
Arts & Culture
Bistros, absinthe and good-time girls: Discover Parisian cafe culture at the Dixon
“Café Society” includes works by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, among others.
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Opinion
Herrington: As draft week arrives, Grizzlies set to add foundational player. Will they part with one, too?
There are three “No. 1” picks in the 2026 draft. By Tuesday night, one of them will be a Memphis Grizzly. But what other comings and goings will this week bring?
Opinion Maxey: Walking is a way of slowing down the body — and speeding up the brain
Podcasts
John Zeanah wants city planning to be smarter — so he wrote a book
Eric Barnes talks to John Zeneah, the city’s chief of development and infrastructure, about his book: “Today’s Comprehensive Plan: An Adaptive Approach.”
City of Memphis City and county budget seasons are winding down. Here’s what two local leaders have to say.
Games
Sudoku: June 22
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.