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
The Early Word: Coach Cal gets his roses; Billy Bass has sung his last song
All nine MSCS seats are back on the 2026 ballot (again), and Halbert’s ouster attempt is back on, too.
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Business
Restaurant opening in Downtown’s former Tamp & Tap
“Having this space activated is important to bring more people in and liven up Downtown,” said Downtown Memphis Commission planning manager Brian Mykulyn.
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Sports
Calkins: What happened when Calipari returned to Memphis? The only thing that could have happened, of course.
When John Calipari and Penny Hardaway walked to center court at a little after 8 p.m. Monday night, the Memphis fans rose and unleashed an ovation for them both.
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Food
Restaurant opening in Downtown’s former Tamp & Tap
“Having this space activated is important to bring more people in and liven up Downtown,” said Downtown Memphis Commission planning manager Brian Mykulyn.
Suburbs
Seminary moving to Arlington
With a growing change in how students are earning college degrees, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary is moving from its location across from Bellevue Baptist Church to Arlington.
Arts & Culture
Finding the way: Memphians head to Spain to hike hundreds of miles
Hiking Spain’s Camino de Santiago pays meaningful dividends for Mid-Southerners who trek to Santiago de Compostela, and the cathedral where the apostle Saint James is buried.
Opinion
Can you hear us now? Daily Memphian adds audio features
In recent weeks, we’ve added more audio capabilities to our site.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Spooky szn is here
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and reporter Jody Callahan talk about all the things that go bump in the night. Because everyone loves a ghost story, right?