Downtown Commission’s Oswalt leaving Memphis to guide Haslam family fortune
Architect and urban planning consultant Ray Brown will serve as Downtown Memphis Commission’s interim president for up to six months starting Jan. 1.
Senate contenders Bradshaw, Hagerty campaign in Memphis on election eve
Republican Bill Hagerty was in Cordova Monday morning and Democrat Marquita Bradshaw ended her campaign Monday evening in Orange Mound. The two have waged very different campaigns for the seat Lamar Alexander leaves at the end of the year.
U of M relents, tells neighbors Deloach apartment plan to change ‘significantly’
The University of Memphis, responding to strident opposition from nearby neighborhoods, plans to “significantly” scale back its plans for an apartment development on the northwest edge of the campus.
Election Day comes with lots of votes already cast
With a majority of the county’s voters casting ballots during early voting, the 2020 presidential general Election Day is unique. And it’s being defined by politicos on both sides as the “last day to vote.” Related Story: Here’s what you need to know for Election Day
sponsored content
You Already Owe the Taxes. Now You Have a Choice.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Anthony Tolliver speaks on political divide, importance of voting
The Memphis Grizzlies soon-to-be free agent says he has no party allegiances. He just wants to vote for candidates who will help people.
Carlisle buys Nylon Net Building
The developer of One Beale and the Chisca on Nov. 2 paid $3.15 million for the vacant, historic warehouse at 7 Vance. Carlisle Corp. plans to build apartments there. But does the developer still plan to raze the whole building, or revert to its first plan to preserve the most historic part?
City Council to have short Election Day session
Lots of items are pushed to the Nov. 17 council session, including changes to the city pension system to start carrying out the intent of a half-cent sales tax approved by Memphis voters in 2019.
New Walnut Grove development plan eliminates offices, adds living space
The Amherst Planned Development totals 101 acres at the northwest corner of the intersection of two major roads, Walnut Grove and Houston Levee.
Central Yards: 6-, 7-story buildings planned
The developers say Central Yards meets the intent of the Midtown Overlay District except for some of the building heights, which they say are necessary to provide enough public parking that already is in demand in Cooper-Young.
Tigers basketball: Moussa Cisse, projecting a starting five, and Halloween candy
This Memphis mailbag dives into your questions about the 2020-21 season, now less than a month away
Coronavirus: Number of hospitalized patients nears 300
The last time the number of hospitalized coronavirus patients reached 300 was Aug. 17.
Grizzlies announce partnership with sports betting company FanDuel
It is the sportsbook’s first official NBA partnership.
FAA extends drone test at Memphis airport, FedEx hub
The Federal Aviation Administration will continue working with Memphis International Airport and other drone testing sites after end of a three-year Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program Oct. 25, 2020.
Mud Island: Big ideas come with the territory
Some Memphians regard Mud Island’s walkable Mississippi River model and museum as sacred, while others say nothing should be off the table as city leaders look to the future.
A new (and local) bourbon-caramel cake just in time for the holidays
Sugar Avenue and Old Dominick Distillery have teamed up and the result is the Memphis Bourbon Caramel Cake. Yum.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Fine dining and disaster museums
This week should start with a good meal.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Easy Way is coming back, and Jelly found his fur-ever home
Premium Elections Red wall or rising blue wave? Tennessee’s midterms split along party lines
Premium Collierville After more than four decades, Wanda Chism retires from education — again
Metro This Week in Memphis: Downtown Dining and drinking at the Hu. Hotel
Business
Mississippi River Expeditions brings wilderness adventures, energy to Mud Island
A canoe excursion company is the third new business at the Mud Island River Park in the last two years, giving Memphians a new view of the city from the water.
Premium Real Estate Easy Way brand to be part of Downtown revival project
Premium Health Care More than 40,000 in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
Premium Business Midtown Autowerks moving a few blocks to Liberty Park area
Premium Business Musk confirms two additional sites near Macrohard data center
Sports
Calkins: Why Ed Scott is so fired up about Memphis athletics — and why he’s done talking about Penny Hardaway until the end of the year.
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott on why he is so optimistic about the basketball program, the job rumors already swirling around Charles Huff, chances Memphis will get into a power conference — and the reason Scott has already turned down another job to stick around.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies to Eastern Conference? Maybe not the one you think.
Premium High School Sports Hill: Local high school athletes are chasing NIL deals. Who’s protecting them?
Player of the Week Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 12
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Respect won’t come easily for these Tigers. Two wins are a good start.
Food
The AM/DM podcast: Fine dining and disaster museums
This week should start with a good meal.
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: Libro’s meatloaf
Suburbs
After more than four decades, Wanda Chism retires from education — again
“A teacher advocate all the way — teacher and student,” John Aitken, the first superintendent of Collierville Schools, said.
Premium Elections Why hasn’t Mississippi’s US Senate race been called?
Arts & Culture
The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation’s rich history.
Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: ‘Narnia’ made him a Playhouse kid. Now he’s directing it.
Opinion
Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies to Eastern Conference? Maybe not the one you think.
“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”
Guest Columnists Echols: The naked headlines and the name of Jesus
Podcasts
Calkins: Why Ed Scott is so fired up about Memphis athletics — and why he’s done talking about Penny Hardaway until the end of the year.
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott on why he is so optimistic about the basketball program, the job rumors already swirling around Charles Huff, chances Memphis will get into a power conference — and the reason Scott has already turned down another job to stick around.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Fine dining and disaster museums
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Mekong Memphis Festival
Today’s puzzle features a scene at the Mekong Memphis Festival. Sophia Surrett took the photo.