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
Interstate matriarch was ‘powerful, behind-the-scenes’ figure
“It’s because of the love we had that I’m able to be here and be OK,” said Jim Neely, her husband of 45 years, Wednesday.
Shelby County Mayor Harris wants to add funding for crime lab to budget
Premium City of Memphis Barking up the right tree: Local animal rescuers praise nominee for MAS head
Public Safety Harris signs ‘Mandela Rules’ to limit solitary confinement
Business
New Jackson industrial park located with BlueOval in mind
The Ross I-40 industrial park sits roughly 40 minutes from Ford Motor’s BlueOval City in Stanton, Tennessee.
Business Varsity Spirit pro cheerleaders to get P-A-I-D!
Real Estate Downtown businesses receive $119K for renovations
Real Estate Vacant Downtown building gets $200,000 loan for revitalization
Sports
Varsity Spirit pro cheerleaders to get P-A-I-D!
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit is launching a professional cheerleading league in January, giving athletes 18 years old and older the opportunity to get paid to compete after college.
Sports LSU’s ninth-inning comeback eliminates Arkansas in College World Series
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Ja Morant has company in ‘dat 901.’ Tiger coaches join Memphis defense team.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis to open 2025 Baha Mar Championship against top team
Food
Interstate matriarch was ‘powerful, behind-the-scenes’ figure
“It’s because of the love we had that I’m able to be here and be OK,” said Jim Neely, her husband of 45 years, Wednesday.
Suburbs
Bartlett chamber under fire from city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Alderman David Reaves, a Bartlett business owner, wants some assurances from the suburban Chamber of Commerce before steering the city’s annual donation to the group.
Arts & Culture
Fire damages historic theater on Beale
When it opened, the theater was a prominent stop on the “Chitlin’ Circuit.”
Opinion
Herrington: After Bane deal, trade market is wide open for Grizzlies
The Demond Bane trade instantly reframes the Grizzlies’ summer from one with limited means to add players to one with theoretically unlimited means. Who are some of the players the team may go after? Potential Grizzlies targets with first-round draft pick, if they don’t trade itRelated content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: Breaking down the Desmond Bane deal
With Bane headed to Orlando, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the haul of players and draft picks the Grizzlies got in return.
Games
Word Flower: June 17
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.