You can’t blame Associated Press voters for leaving the Tigers out of the preseason poll. The program has a recent history of underachieving. This is the year to flip that around. 

The latest hiccup is a higher-than-expected contract for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to run the county’s forensic center for the region, with the county dipping into its reserves for the difference. 

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Alderman approved a resolution urging Gov. Bill Lee to implement a statewide mask mandate. It also approved outline plans for two subdivisions that total 90 homes. 

Extra Space Storage bought $300 million of Jernigan Capital preferred shares, gaining control of 37 properties as Jernigan was bought by private equity firm NexPoint Advisors.

The brewery already has installed “state of the art” brewing systems and plans to open this winter behind the Rec Room at 584 Tillman St. this winter.

Leaders urge citizens to take part in Unity Walk Against Gun Violence Saturday, Nov. 14. 

There could be a shortage of teachers and monitors in January if survey results reflect what association leaders are hearing. 

In Shelby County, 331,167 people have been tested for coronavirus; 12% of them have received a positive result.

As the numbers tick up, Memphis and four other municipalities see similar trajectories.

A sampling of businesses in the Memphis construction sector shows revenues down because of COVID-19 and businesses concerned about lining up projects for next year and beyond.