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
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
Tennessee lawmakers to hear MSCS takeover proposal next Tuesday
Memphis Republican Rep. Mark White, the bill’s sponsor, has yet to file his proposal as a legislative amendment, meaning the concrete details aren’t yet available to review.
State Government Controversial immigrant education bill passes House committee
Downtown Mississippi River mayors lobby for more flood funding
Update Public Safety Frayser pastor shot and killed early Wednesday
Business
Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Detroit, Memphis
Starting May 8, Spirit Airlines will offer direct flights between Memphis International Airport and Detroit Metro Airport four days a week: Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday. Related content:
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Premium Business Popular fitness instructor opening ‘Grit Group Fitness’ studio
Health Care Health department recognized for top-tier emergency preparedness
Sports
Tigers Basketball Insider: Join our interactive NCAA chat
The Daily Memphian will host a live virtual subscriber Q&A session heading into the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Memphis’ PJ Haggerty named second-team All-American by The Sporting NewsRelated content:
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Food
Table Talk: Rendezvous wins best barbecue joint in Tennessee
Memphis is the barbecue capital of the world for a reason.
Suburbs
Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, Landers Center is a honeymoon destination
It may not be Santorini, Greece or an all-inclusive resort, but the Landers Center was the perfect honeymoon destination for these Japanese newlyweds.
Arts & Culture
State honors Priscilla Presley as she asks support for Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum
While in Nashville asking the Legislature for support for the Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum, Priscilla Presley was given the highest civilian award Tennessee can bestow.
Opinion
Hutchinson: When replacing your roof, do your research
Consumers pull more Better Business Bureau reports on roofers than other kinds of businesses. Some who don’t later wish they had.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Stacey Greenberg talks Edible Memphis, restaurant advice
Greenberg is editor-in-chief of Edible Memphis magazine and has been chronicling the best places to eat in town for decades. On the podcast, she joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in food writing and taking the reins of Edible Memphis in 2018.
Games
Word Flower: March 11
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.