Overton Square eatery channels ‘Great Gatsby’ atmosphere
Porch & Parlor brings decadent dishes and early 20th-century opulence to the rounded corner of Overton Square.
Calkins: Shocking news! Grizzlies have a really smart front office (for a change)
Zach Kleiman and the Grizzlies front office earn the benefit of the doubt.
Grizzlies exec Zach Kleiman talks, on the deadline deals and more
Grizzlies lead basketball executive Zach Kleiman talks about last week's trade deadline deals, new forward Justise Winslow's Memphis future and more.
County residency exemption fails on second commission vote, has one more chance
The proposal could still pass on third reading.
5-year low: Only 4 charter schools apply to open in Memphis
If all the schools are approved, they eventually would enroll about 2,100 students, which would make a small dent in the district’s need for 44,000 more “high-quality” seats in various neighborhoods, according to the Shelby County Schools’ analysis.
County attorney: Funding for new voting machines only through referendum
The Shelby County Commission will have to hold a public referendum if it wants to use capital funding for new voting machines, according to commission attorney Marcy Ingram.
Latest restaurant in Nineteenth Century Club mansion closes
The owners of Red Fish Bistro are halting operations to determine "the best concept and format for this magnificent building and location."
Cardinals’ Jack Flaherty brings a little bit Bob Gibson, a little bit Kobe to plate
After a 2019 season in which he often dominated the opposition, St. Louis Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty aims to bring the same focus and bulldog mentality to 2020.
On The Ground Podcast: Building strong neighborhoods
Brandis Leverette and Crystal Chopin with Oasis of Hope discuss the organization’s work serving the Bickford-Bearwater neighborhoods and its partnership with High Ground.
Metro
Alexander exits Senate with defense of filibuster, call for change
The senator from Tennessee told colleagues on the Senate floor Wednesday that being a senator is like “joining the Grand Ole Opry and not being allowed to sing.”
The Early Word The Early Word: How restaurants, bubble party are raising hard questions about Health Dept.
Business
FedEx to buy online shopping platform
The addition continues FedEx’s strategy of serving businesses that compete with e-commerce giant Amazon.
Business Black, white and green: How race affects local nonprofits’ funding
Sports
Grizzlies are united on their expectations: Bet on it
Ja Morant has seen the preseason predictions, which only reinforce his goal: “Proving everyone wrong.”
Memphis Tigers Tigers scouting report: Run-heavy Tulane offense led by familiar face
Food
COVID in restaurants? Owners want proof but Health Dept. ignoring the request
The president of the Memphis Restaurant Association doesn’t know of any local restaurateur who has been contacted and told that a diner in their place of business tested positive for the coronavirus.
Suburbs
Time to play: Zadie E. Kuehl Memorial Park enjoys makeover in Lakeland
Renovations to the Zadie E. Kuehl Memorial Park in Lakeland expected to allow more use for residents on the south side of the suburb.
Neighborhoods
Orange Mound nonprofit is looking for single moms with a dream
A pilot program by JUICE Orange Mound will help single mothers grow their ideas for a business.
Arts & Culture
Theaters deliver ‘A Christmas Carol’ and holiday shows to your living room
We’re not just going to be home for the holidays, but also homebound by COVID-19. Still you’ll be able to see “A Christmas Carol” performed by Memphis actors and other seasonal shows.
Opinion
Sanford: A Biden presidency means Dunavant’s days as federal prosecutor are numbered
Democrat Joe Biden’s election as the 46th president brings the virtual certainty that there will be a new U.S. attorney and U.S. marshal for West Tennessee.
Podcasts
Jennifer Biggs and Tawanda Pirtle talk steak sandwich and more
Tawanda Pirtle tells us about the steak sandwich at Jack Pirtle’s Chicken, which Jennifer Biggs ate this week for the first time.