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
Head of TVA, which supplies MLGW, announces retirement
Memphis Light, Gas and Water, which serves the Memphis metro area, is TVA’s largest customer.
Premium Education Lowery proposes commission have ‘direct role’ in MSCS spending
Business
Food Files: Comeback Coffee gets groovy food menu
Wolfchase Galleria has a burger joint, and new-look Pizza Hut opens. Plus, something sweet is blooming in the former Flame Ramen.
Business IP reports sobering 4th quarter; CEO promises turnaround
Sports
Tigers tight end Anthony Landphere not returning for 2025 season
Memphis tight end Anthony Landphere has been informed that an NCAA blanket waiver giving some former junior college athletes an extra year of Division I eligibility does not apply to him.
High School Sports Murphey Track Club will host free track coaching clinic on Sunday
Food
$10 Deal: Isabella’s New-York style pizza in Bartlett
The display case tells you everything you need to know about Isabella’s. A sprawling array of classic, oversized slices dominates the counter.
Suburbs
Germantown aldermen submitted three picks before choosing school board member
Germantown leaders submitted three names to administration before appointing Scotty Hendricks Jr. to school board. He was the only name to appear on the list of all five aldermen.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Ballet dancers, dancing lions and a spacy dance party
This week, Tennessee Williams’ painting are on view at Rhodes, Thomas Dambo’s Trolls are in the Garden and Dru’s Bar is hosting a Grammy’s watch party (with prizes!).
Opinion
Sanford: Firing Feagins was unwise, but she shares the blame
“Now what we have is chaos on steroids. The board is seen as a laughingstock, except no one is laughing.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis concern level rising
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the ugly loss to the Knicks and the importance of the Grizzlies’ upcoming matchup with the Houston Rockets.