The Downtown Memphis Commission is proposing a comprehensive solution to parking and pedestrian shortcomings.

The plan must include limiting turnovers and not allowing big plays. 

The University of Memphis wants to build new student apartments in part to become less of a commuter school and gain academic prestige. But neighbors say the proposed apartments are too close to their houses and will hurt property values and their quality of life.

The Shelby County unemployment rate is back in single digits for the first time since COVID-19 hit in March, according to the state’s September jobs report.

It is the first quarter Memphis-based First Horizon has reported results that include the merger of Iberiabank and the acquisition of 30 Truist bank branches.

The new moratorium will halt multi-family developments for two years.

Jared Boyd of WYXR joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Schools have until Oct. 29 to notify state if they wish to move up in classification.