Nick Vergos leaves larger legacy than barbecue
The middle child of Anastasia and Charlie Vergos, who founded the Rendezvous 71 years ago, Nick Vergos grew up in the family business, most recently running the restaurant's Downtown shipping operation.
Largest superconducting magnet in world arrives at St. Jude
St. Jude is first in the world to acquire a 1.1-gigahertz magnet. In a month, it will be ready to use.
The Daily Memphian marks its first birthday
Our traffic has grown. Our subscriptions are double the original projection. We've added journalists and an app and obituaries and more. All because local journalism is under assault.
Collierville Planning Commission uneasy with Quinn Ridge project, fails to endorse it
The proposed Quinn Ridge development failed to gain approval from the Collierville Planning Commission Thursday night. Commissioners said the project did not fit the rural area.
$33 million permit pulled for FedEx Logistics HQ Downtown
A nearly $33 million building permit for interior finishwork has been pulled for the FedEx Logistics headquarters project in Downtown Memphis.
Redbirds’ season over, but several players join St. Louis Cardinals
With a late push, the Memphis Redbirds stayed in the playoff hunt until the last series of the season. Manager Ben Johnson, a Germantown High School graduate, hopes to be back in 2020.
Metro
After decades of overhunting and habitat loss, black bears are slowly recolonizing the lower Mississippi River basin
“It will be a slow process, but bears are going to recolonize Middle and West Tennessee,” said the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s black bear coordinator. “You can’t stop it.”
Elections Two real estate agents vie for open Germantown school board seat
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Spirit of Memphis The Sow Project launches weekly meal delivery service
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Business
Forgotten Figures: Marion Griffin, Tennessee’s first female lawyer and legislator
The Tennessee Supreme Court refused to admit Marion Griffin to the bar twice, simply because she was a woman. But she didn’t let that stop her.
Business Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum leader to depart after 23 years
Business Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader
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Sports
First Tigers home game ‘fell short’ amid parking, concession issues, Ed Scott says
While the Liberty Stadium renovation touches were received well, some fans had issues with parking, concessions, tickets and their seats at the Tigers' first home game.
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Sports Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiro’s 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss
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High School Sports TSWA high school football poll after Week 3
Food
The Sow Project launches weekly meal delivery service
The Sow Project’s new meal service covers two needs for the workforce development nonprofit: Finding sustainable ways to generate revenue and preparing students for what comes after the program.
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Suburbs
Two real estate agents vie for open Germantown school board seat
A Republican and an independent candidate are facing off for the GMSD board seat that Angela Griffith is vacating.
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Arts & Culture
Valerie June found her voice in Memphis, then took it on the road
West Tennessee native Valerie June has achieved her dream of touring the country, but her concert at Satellite Music Hall on Sept. 17 brings her back to her Memphis roots once more.
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Opinion
Opinion: ‘Steve Cohen has served Memphis extraordinarily well’
“I haven’t agreed with Cohen on everything. I don’t imagine many people have. But agreement isn’t the standard by which a lifetime of public service should be measured. Service is.”
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Podcasts
WYXR on the bands who’ll perform at this year’s Raised by Sound Fest
Raised by Sound, which takes place Dec. 4 and 5 at Crosstown Concourse, includes a mix of free shows and paid shows.
Elections Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A portrait of a mayor
Today’s puzzle features artist Jared Small as he unveils outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ mayoral portrait. Mark Weber took the photo.