Permit sought for Loews Hotel on Civic Plaza
The 500-room hotel would rise on 1.7 acres, where the Civic Plaza now offers fountains and benches across from City Hall.
U of M’s Rudd to receive president’s contract, compensation raises
David Rudd's contract as leader of the University of Memphis will be for three years, beginning Oct. 1, with options to extend it another two years.
Harris unveils Transit Vision 3.0 and funding plan
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris unveiled a plan Wednesday to put $10 million in county funds into MATA through a new $145 sustainability fee for households with three or more vehicles.
New East Memphis hotel proposed near International Paper, residences
A developer wants to build a five-story Residence Inn by Marriott with 98 guestrooms and structured parking.
Summer campaigns make for shorter council session, longer forums
With challengers for every incumbent seeking re-election, Tuesday's council session was short and punchy. Meanwhile, the Central Library remains ground zero for multiple candidate forums – one Tuesday evening for seven of the 11 candidates for mayor on the Oct. 3 ballot.
Adaptive reuse projects proposed to fill key Downtown vacancies
Developers are seeking tax incentives Tuesday, Sept. 10, on adaptive reuse projects at 82-88 South Main at Union, 99-105 South Front in Cotton Row district, and 345 South Main.
Metro
Tyre Nichols state trial begins in Downtown Memphis
Opening statements start the state trial for the former Memphis Police Department officers accused in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols.
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Update City of Memphis Landmark Clayborn Temple total loss after pre-dawn fire
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Business
Pool school: Mother-daughter team have taught kids to swim for decades
When she began offering swim lessons nearly 40 years ago, Holly Self had no idea she was starting a family legacy.
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Sports
Herrington: Reacting to nine notable end-of-season Grizzlies quotes
Chris Herrington breaks down what the Memphis Grizzlies were saying one day after their 2024-25 season ended and what he thinks it really means.
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Food
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.
Suburbs
Germantown to consider eliminating holiday decoration rules
Germantown will consider repealing its holiday decorations ordinance on Monday.
Arts & Culture
Lamar Sorrento paints world only way he knows how
“Some people, their goal in life is to be their authentic selves. Most people never get there,” said a longtime friend. “(Lamar Sorrento’s) gotten there and gone past it, I think.”
Opinion
Herrington: Reacting to nine notable end-of-season Grizzlies quotes
Chris Herrington breaks down what the Memphis Grizzlies were saying one day after their 2024-25 season ended and what he thinks it really means.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.