Kat Gordon’s leap of faith, Muddy’s Bake Shop, turns 3 on Leap Day
Muddy’s magic began with an accident, a ‘crisis of certainty,’ a lot of prayer and, ultimately, a leap of faith on Leap Day.
Questions surrounding MLGW break from TVA surface at meeting
Those who will make a recommendation on whether the Memphis utility supplier should cut ties with the TVA want a scenario on switching to Midcontinent Independent System Operator included in the research.
‘I’m from Memphis': Hardaway, Tigers ready for battle at Tulane
Penny Hardaway said he tried to receive a technical at SMU, but the officials ignored him.
Agtech companies get five minutes to impress at Demo Day
This summer, these companies will participate in field trials through the AgLaunch Farmer Network to gain invaluable feedback from farmers.
Assessment coming on whether to remodel, rebuild county jail
State inspectors say 201 Poplar needs to be rebuilt or remodeled because the nearly 40-year-old facility is in bad shape.
Locked and loaded: Governor proposes new handgun bill
Gov. Bill Lee proposed legislation Thursday to allow “constitutional carry,” watering down the state’s handgun permit system, if not almost eliminating it.
Peyton Manning honored by AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning will receive the AutoZone Liberty Bowl's Distinguished Citizen Award in ceremonies this June.
Entrepreneur is ‘first money in’ for new STEM project
Jim Herbert's beginnings can be traced back to a former dairy farm in Whitehaven.
Three new sculptures proposed for Memphis riverfront
The Design Review Board will consider three proposed sculptures for Downtown, changes to the design of Poplar Art Lofts apartments, and the renovation of the old Glass Factory building for Memphis Made Brewing.
Carlisle buys 100-year-old building near One Beale
A company affiliated with Carlisle LLC, developers of One Beale, has just purchased a century-old, vacant warehouse at 339 S. Front.
ServiceMaster revenues increased 9% in 2019
An increase in claims for termite damage in ServiceMaster's Terminix brand affected fourth-quarter net income.
Germantown Parks Commission supports park renovations
Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission is gearing for improvements to Riverdale and Germantown Station parks.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Shell’s 90th birthday, Southern Heritage Classic
Also happening this week: Construction begins on the Poplar-Highland gas station, and events honor 9/11 anniversary.
Premium City of Memphis Some riders say MATA needs more than new buses. They want reliable transportation.
Elections Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
Premium Lakeland Lakeland evaluates its Flock-camera usage
Public Safety Memphis orgs rally to support families affected by ICE raid
Business
Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum leader to depart after 23 years
John Doyle was instrumental in the museum’s growth and helped launch the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2012.
Business Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader
Premium Real Estate Downtown exterior refreshes and new apartment complex to go before board
Premium Business Food Files: Food-truck operator to open in former Crazy Coop space
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx Freight leader fired
Sports
‘I brought him with me for a reason:’ Memphis coach on RB Jaylin Carter
After rushing for 166 yards in his one season at Southern Miss, Jaylin Carter has already rushed for 280 yards and five touchdowns in his first two games for coach Charles Huff’s Tigers.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Varlas: Huff to Memphis: Thank you. And come again.
High School Sports Lang, Pressler top local runners at City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis clinches winning record with shutout of Durham
Food
Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader
Sage Memphis — and owner Charles Nwankwo — has been participating in the week for the past five years.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Rawgirls founders’ lentil soup
Suburbs
New interactive walking trail to highlight Arlington’s history
A new walking trail in Arlington will highlight some of the historic spots in town.
Premium North Mississippi Bailey: It’s possible Ken Adams had reason to resist Parton recognition
Arts & Culture
New interactive walking trail to highlight Arlington’s history
A new walking trail in Arlington will highlight some of the historic spots in town.
Premium Arts & Culture There’s nothing cookie-cutter about ‘living museums’ in Central Gardens
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Steve Cohen has served Memphis extraordinarily well’
“I haven’t agreed with Cohen on everything. I don’t imagine many people have. But agreement isn’t the standard by which a lifetime of public service should be measured. Service is.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?
Podcasts
WYXR on the bands who’ll perform at this year’s Raised by Sound Fest
Raised by Sound, which takes place Dec. 4 and 5 at Crosstown Concourse, includes a mix of free shows and paid shows.
Elections Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
Games
Sudoku: Sept. 6
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?