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
This Week in Memphis: NBA Draft and last day for Inspire Community Cafe
Also happening this week: Germantown wraps up budget season, and Lamar Alexander is in town.
Elections Lowery warns against complacency as county mayor race heads to Aug. 6
Premium Spirit of Memphis Medical crisis cut Memphis native’s time on Netflix reality show
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Spirit of Memphis Membership has its privileges: Memphians launch card to promote local restaurants
Business
PTSD and alcoholism can ruin veterans’ lives. This UTHSC researcher’s solution could one day treat both.
“For things like PTSD and addiction, … all we’ve been able to do are treat symptoms,” said Dr. Jessica Snowden, the vice chancellor for research at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. “We haven’t really had enough understanding of a cause to be able to actually treat a cause. And Dr. Cruz’s work is helping bridge that gap.”
Premium Real Estate DeSoto County supervisors show no love for proposed truck stop
Premium Real Estate Inked: Sonic Drive-In coming to East Memphis
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Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis claims International League First Half title with win against Nashville
The Redbirds claim their first postseason berth since the 2018 Triple-A Championship team.
Sports 2 Daily Memphian sports writers win first place in state contest
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers fill final roster spot with commitment from Serbian big man
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft
Food
I wore a glucose monitor for two weeks. Here’s what I learned.
Food writer Jennifer Chandler spent two weeks wearing a glucose monitor and experimenting with different foods to see how her body reacted. What she learned blew her mind.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Vergos family’s Greek Horiatiki salad
Suburbs
Old Germantown Depot Museum offers a journey down tracks of time
Germantown Depot Museum offers a glimpse of the city’s past, when trains regularly stopped at the depot to pick up passengers and cargo.
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Arts & Culture
Bistros, absinthe and good-time girls: Discover Parisian cafe culture at the Dixon
“Café Society” includes works by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, among others.
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Opinion
Opinion: As bus riders suffer, Memphis needs to turn MATA around
“Last year’s audit made people believe MATA cannot be redeemed. But it is imperative that we not give up. Memphis should be a world-class city. Quality transit attracts employers and gets people to work on time. It also keeps people from going into debt just to maintain a working vehicle.”
Opinion Maxey: Walking is a way of slowing down the body — and speeding up the brain
Podcasts
City and county budget seasons are winding down. Here’s what two local leaders have to say.
The Shelby County Commission is looking at a possible tax increase while the Memphis City Council is expected to keep the city’s tax rate the same.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft
Games
Sudoku: June 21
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