MemFeast 2020 is different in execution but not in spirit
MemFeast, an annual event Thanksgiving meal and care package giveaway, was a little different this year because of COVID-19. Still, hundreds were fed.
Calkins: Western Kentucky teaches Penny Hardaway a hard lesson — yet again
The Memphis Tigers lost to a less talented team Thursday. Let’s hope there is a valuable lesson in that.
Tigers basketball has plenty to learn from revealing first loss
When Western Kentucky adjusted to the aggressive play of Memphis, the Tigers did not respond in kind.
Memphis suffers first loss in heartbreaker vs. WKU
Landers Nolley II scored 25 points, but the Tigers’ inconsistent performance was costly at the Crossover Classic.
‘Chronic COVID’ inspires new follow-up clinic
COVID-19 isn’t just putting people in hospitals and claiming lives. Increasingly, evidence shows those who have had it are at risk for lingering, life-altering symptoms. That’s why UTHSC and Regional One Health have partnered on the COVID Follow-up Clinic.
Opinion: Even in 2020, there is much to be thankful for in Memphis
This Thanksgiving, as I approach my first-year anniversary in Memphis, there is much I am thankful for.
Ten things Memphis sports fans should be thankful for this year
From the return of Grizzlies television voice Pete Pranica to a successful waiver request, Memphis sports fans have plenty to be grateful for.
A true student of the game, Quindell Johnson’s studied approach is key in breakout year
His dad taught the playbook, his mom the schoolbook, as the Memphis defensive back has taken it to a new level.
TSSAA high school football stat leaders: MUS quarterback Shy takes place among top passers
Senior quarterback ranks in the top five in two categories.
Playoff primer: Bartlett hosts Brentwood with Cookeville trip on the line
The Panthers are riding a wave of confidence, but the visitors are led by a couple of SEC-bound playmakers.
Conservancy proposes major renovation to Overton Park golf course
The Overton Park Conservancy already has raised nearly $2 million for a comprehensive renovation of the historic Overton Park golf course as well as for improvements to its Abe Goodman Clubhouse.
Local retailers optimistic about holiday shopping season
The NFR expects online and other non-store sales will increase 20% to 30% to between $205.5 billion and $218.4 billion, up from $168.7 billion in 2019.
Unemployment rates in Shelby County, Memphis rise
Shelby County’s rate of 11% rose from 10.3% in September, making it the highest county rate in the state.
Metro
Storybook trail opens at Tom Lee Park
Just in time for summer break, Memphis River Parks Partnership and Literacy Mid-South officially unveiled the city’s first free public storybook trail.
Elections County primary election results have been certified, but there may be a challenge
State Government Why a federal judge denied an injunction against TN’s new congressional map
State Government Chancery Court hears arguments for, against congressional maps
Update Public Safety Memphis man granted 1-year stay after his execution was called off
Business
Tsunami building goes on the market
Ben Smith opened Tsunami, a Pacific Rim-themed restaurant, in July 1998. He closed it this past February but would like to see it become a restaurant again.
Transportation & Logistics Airport board approves $172M budget
Business Novel bookstore workers approve union
Premium Business Anthropic paying $15B a year to rent Memphis data center from SpaceX
Premium Real Estate Olymbec USA adds to its Southwest Memphis holdings
Sports
How Memphis basketball’s transfer class can help fix issues from last season
Assessing some areas where Memphis needs to improve this season, and the transfer who could be the most impactful in that category.
Sports Tigers baseball knocked out of American tournament by Wichita State
High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Houston falls to Farragut in Class AAAA title game
Sports University of Memphis sports got nearly $12 million from the American Conference
High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Collierville girls three-peat in Class AAA track
Food
Food Files: The Melting Pot returns to East Memphis
After 12 years, the fondue restaurant is expected to return to the Memphis market in late 2026 or early 2027 inside a former Pyro’s Fire Fresh Pizza.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Farewell barbecue week, it was nice to meat you
Suburbs
‘I like my sneakers. I like my Pokemon.’ And so 901 Deals was born.
New Bartlett business 901 Deals handles various collectibles, from vintage Jordan sneakers to Pokemon cards.
Premium North Mississippi More than a thousand gather in Mississippi Capitol to protest redistricting
Arts & Culture
Rhyme and reason: City of Memphis inducts inaugural poet laureate
Attendees gathered at Downtown’s Cossitt Library to honor the three finalists for the poet laureate role.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies this Week: ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Boosters’ and a couple of Oscar winners
Opinion
Opinion: How connections between Memphis and Ireland give us a language for staying
“Ireland being honored in Memphis as part of Memphis in May looks like the usual cultural exchange on the surface. But beneath that is something more interesting: two vastly different places that recognize structure in each other.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: You know what’s right with the world? People like Joe Ford.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: May traditions, old and new
Two longtime Memphis events return this weekend, right in time for Memorial Day.
Health Care The AM/DM podcast: How Regional One saved a police sergeant’s leg
Games
Sudoku: May 22
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?