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
MPD to present crime numbers
MPD’s presentation to the Memphis City Council comes after the first week of a state and federal anti-crime surge in the city.
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Business
FedEx adds exec to its freight segment spinoff
The new financial leader of the logistics giant’s less-than-truckload division spinoff is a former exec of a Fortune 100 company.
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Sports
Box score: Pistons 128, Grizzlies 112
NBA box score for the preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons at FedExForum on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies to name Rob Sanicola as G League head coach
High School Sports St. Mary’s freshman in control after the first round of state golf
Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield: ‘We’re going to see what we’re all about, right?’
Food
What to Order: Rise’s Sweet Country Blues biscuit sandwich
The North Carolina based chain has opened a second Memphis-area location.
Suburbs
Harvest Church secures acres for church growth
The church has purchased 8 acres near its current property to adapt to growth as necessary.
Arts & Culture
Where to scream, get lost and pick a pumpkin this spooky season
Let our Halloween guide to haunted houses, corn mazes and pumpkins patches help your prepare for the season.
Opinion
Opinion: Vehicle and equipment seller scams on the rise
The red flags of a vehicle and equipment seller scam include the price being significantly below market value, the owner citing an overly personal reason for getting rid of the vehicle, and not being able to see the vehicle before sending money.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: PILOTs and Grizzlies’ preseason
This week marks the beginning of the Memphis Grizzlies’ pre-season, with three games at home.
Games
WordRow: Oct. 6
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.