Pence praises Tennessee, FedEx for COVID response
Vice President Mike Pence called Memphis-born FedEx “a remarkable American company” and said it will be crucial to successful execution of a COVID-19 vaccination program.
Turnovers doom MUS as McCallie repeats in Division 2-AAA
First-half turnovers the most costly as Owls fall in title game for the second time in three years.
Food Bank CEO: We’ve seen people who’ve ‘never been in a food line’
Leaders of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association and Mid-South Food Bank talked on “Behind The Headlines” about how the pandemic has changed their distribution models.
Lenox Gardens, 46 lots, deferred by Collierville Planning Commission
Collierville Planning Commissioners decided town engineers should review a drainage plan for the proposed Lenox Gardens subdivisions. The plan will return to the commission in January.
COVID makes a big imprint on Memphis commercial real estate
A panel of experts shared their insights on how the pandemic has affected retail, office, industrial and multifamily real estate, and the effects long after COVID-19 is gone.
Herrington: Grizzlies confront imperfect answers to the absence of Jaren Jackson Jr.
Here are some scenarios as the Grizzlies await his return.
For Terri Lee Freeman, leaving rights museum ‘a personal decision’
National Civil Rights Museum president Terri Lee Freeman is leaving in February to lead a museum in Baltimore. She arrived at the helm of the museum just as the city’s new activism began to surface.
Health Dept. closes In Love Memphis following large party
The Health Department ordered In Love Memphis to close for two weeks, said Alisa Haushalter, Shelby County Health Department Director. That’s the minimum amount of time the agency can require a facility to close.
Gourmet cookie shop coming to East Memphis
Crumbl Cookies’ first shop in Memphis will open early next spring in Williamsburg Village Shopping Center in East Memphis. And more are planned.
International Paper to spin off printing paper, double down on packaging
Memphis-based International Paper said Thursday, Dec. 3, it would spin off its printing papers segment and concentrate on growing corrugated packaging, an essential component of e-commerce.
Amazon building 3rd Memphis delivery station in Frayser/Raleigh
Amazon has quietly started site work atop a hill behind its just-opened fulfillment center at 4055 New Allen Road. The future, 183,000-square-foot facility will be a delivery station that employs about 300.
Freeman leaves National Civil Rights Museum for Baltimore post
During her six-year tenure, Freeman oversaw the museum’s year-and-a-half-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination at the Lorraine Motel.
The state of commercial real estate in Memphis during COVID
This free, virtual seminar at 3 p.m. today will feature in-depth discussion of the office market, industrial and distribution, retail, and apartments.
From ‘everything’ to 3-point shooting: What individual Grizzlies keyed on
Players describe the specific areas they worked on during a truncated NBA offseason.
As COVID-19 surges, local testing system underused, over-complicated
Dozens of sites with varying procedures and requirements test public’s willingness, ability to get tested for COVID-19.
Day Tripper: Time to deck the Halls, Tennessee
A sprawling collection of mostly historic buildings and farmhouses makes up Charlene’s Colony in Halls, Tennessee, which is decked out with more holiday decorations than you’ve likely seen in one place.
Coronavirus: Hospitalizations remain above 500 mark
About 38% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having coronavirus.
Haushalter: Citizens in non-priority groups can expect vaccine March to June
COVID-19 immunizations will rollout this month under a revised state plan that defines the priority orders for Tennessee residents.
Metro
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Public Safety New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Business
Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
The Daily Memphian will host a seminar Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memphis Botanic Garden where four small business owners will discuss the road to small business ownership.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Sports
Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.
Athlon Sports wrote a story recently that proclaimed The American is having a moment. Well, now it’s the Tigers’ turn to have theirs.
Sports Backup QB shines in surprise start as Ole Miss outlasts Arkansas 41-35
Sports One-yard touchdown run in OT gives Georgia win at Tennessee
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay
Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.