Calkins: Lessons I learned from my dad’s 99-year life
My father died the other day. Age 99. He knew just how lucky he was. We kids were lucky, too.
Amazon investing $200 million in Memphis robotics facility
This will be Tennessee's first Amazon facility to utilize Robotics Technology.
Calkins: Suddenly, the Penny Hardaway era hangs in the balance
Second seasons can be telling at Memphis. Can Penny Hardaway regain momentum in his second season as Memphis head coach?
Germantown votes to eliminate future standalone single-use multifamily complexes
Germantown aldermen voted Monday evening to eliminate future standalone single-use multifamily complexes in Smart Code districts. The revised ordinance covers units for sale or rent, including apartments and condominiums.
Josh Jackson called up to Grizzlies as Grayson Allen put on shelf indefinitely
After spending half his season with the developmental Memphis Hustle, former lottery pick Josh Jackson has been called up to the Grizzlies and is likely to debut this week.
Shelby County Wheel tax will stay at $50 after commission debate
A resolution to cut the wheel tax by $5 was voted down by the Shelby County Commission Monday.
Residency referendum a no-go on first County Commission reading
Shelby County Commissioners voted down on first reading Monday an ordinance that would let voters decide if county workers must live in the county.
Bipartisan division, frustration simmer beneath county’s blue surface
The jury is still out on whether Memphis will see much of the presidential campaigns a week away from the Iowa caucuses. But the divide over impeachment and social issues in a divided America is still evident in a blue county within a red state.
Committee considers residency exemptions for public safety workers
An ad hoc committee of the County Commission on residency for Shelby County workers is considering limited exceptions for sheriff's deputies and fire department personnel.
Grizz Week: De’Anthony Melton’s utility, Ja Morant’s All-Star case
De'Anthony Melton has emerged as a super sub for the Grizzlies, and this past weekend showed the ways. Plus: Could Ja Morant's ahead-of-schedule rookie season lead him to the All-Star game?
Update: Amazon has ‘no immediate plan’ to serve Memphis International
Citing a previous miscommunication, Amazon said Tuesday it has no immediate plans to fly Amazon Air planes through Memphis International Airport, home base of FedEx Express' global cargo airline.
Running back designation only a ‘label’ for Antonio Gibson
Antonio Gibson is entering the 2020 NFL Draft as a running back, but he doesn't feel like the label will define him.
Metro
What the race for governor looks like with Blackburn officially in
As Bill Lee’s final term nears its end, multiple contenders stepped up for the race for state governor. Plus, this political roundup also explores the Democratic primary race to succeed Wanda Halbert.
City of Memphis More than 40% of dogs entering Memphis Animal Services are put down. Adoption events try to reduce that number.
Shelby County How the County Commission’s debate on school board elections has turned
Education ‘Pre-K to Ph.D': U of M launches second elementary school
Business
Former ALSAC CEO Richard Shadyac Jr. launches new venture
Shadyac Strategies will help organizations with brand building, media strategy and crisis management as well as provide interim CEO services and speaking engagements.
Premium Business Coffee shop, Chipotle, Panda Express among new Bartlett restaurants in the works
Premium Transportation & Logistics MATA proposes hope for Downtown trolleys but says it needs more money to run them
Premium Real Estate How short-term rentals like Airbnbs are regulated
Sports
Grizzlies Mailbag: The Ja & Jaren core, FedExForum food ideas
The final installment in a three-part Mid-Summer Grizzlies Mailbag.
Premium Sports Former Tiger to help host 1-on-1 tournament to find best hooper in 901
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis unranked in AP Top 25 Poll
Premium Golf Uncertainty surrounds FESJC retaining FedEx Cup Playoffs status
Food
What to order: Bar Hustle’s Detroit-style pizza has a secret
Go off menu, slightly, at Bar Hustle to get a pizza with red onions, fennel sausage and spicy honey.
Suburbs
Bringing down the house parties: Why communities struggle to tame the commotion
Music roars throughout the neighborhood. Partygoers do doughnuts in cul-de-sacs and park in yards. And when the party’s over, partygoers leave beer bottles, condoms and other debris — even car parts — scattered throughout the neighborhood.
Arts & Culture
Memphis-born Bobby Whitlock of Derek and the Dominos fame dies
Whitlock, who grew up in Millington and got his start at Stax Records, will forever be known as a member of Derek and the Dominoes.
Opinion
Conaway: This is who your city looks like. See her.
“Whether we thrive tomorrow, actually, whether we survive, depends more on what we feed Olivia today than most of us want to acknowledge.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: The evolution of Grind City Brewing Co.
Grind City Brewing Co. has made it through the IPA craze, the pandemic seltzer wave and several Dry Januarys, but back in May, the company decided to make a big shift.