Grizzlies trade analysis: What it means for today, the summer and beyond
The Memphis Grizzlies added to a talented young core at the NBA's trade deadline, and now seemed well-positioned to build a contender.
Calkins: A year into the rebuild, Grizzlies aiming for greatness
The Grizzlies aren't settling for a playoff run this time around. Be grateful they have bigger things in mind.
Shelby-Metro Nashville lawsuit: Education voucher program is ‘unconstitutional’
Shelby County government and Metro Nashville Public Schools joined forces in a lawsuit Thursday challenging the constitutionality of Tennessee’s education savings account program.
Collierville Planning Commission endorses residential plan near high school
Collierville recommended approval Thursday of rezoning and a planned residential development for land near Collierville High School.
FedEx, UPS cope with coronavirus disruptions
FedEx is coping with the coronavirus outbreak by taking steps to protect pilots and other workers serving China, while continuing regularly scheduled flights to and from the Chinese mainland.
Railroad pulls container operations out of heart of Memphis
Norfolk Southern discontinued intermodal freight operations at its rail yard in the Buntyn area near the Fairgrounds, a move that's expected to reduce truck traffic among other impacts in a congested urban area.
‘Every game is a tournament game’ for Memphis basketball
Penny Hardaway said he doesn't have to work hard to motivate his team anymore now that they are AAC underdogs.
Website connects low-income residents to legal help
Three community legal groups will work together through the new 901 Legal Connect website to help low-income area residents with civil legal matters.
Dinstuhl’s brings a little sugar and a lot of history to Downtown
The candy company is back on Main Street, near the site where its first store opened in 1902.
Design board tables Poplar Art Lofts, seeks more detail
The Design Review Board delayed approval of a Midtown mixed-use project near Overton Park, but approved designs for the Snuff District, a taller One Beale hotel and new signs for Health Sciences Park.
Kemmons Wilson Companies buys historic Downtown building
The 115-year-old brick warehouse that for decades housed a chain Italian restaurant in Downtown sold this week for $3.35 million.
The Extra Podcast: How The Daily Memphian will expand free community access
Kesha Whitaker talks with Eric Barnes about how The Daily Memphian will expand free access.
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
Premium Public Safety Making waves: How the Memphis police harbor patrol keeps the city’s western border safe
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
Premium Real Estate Winchester Commons snapped up for $17.1 million
Premium Transportation & Logistics Tennessee tourism aims to fight AI fakery
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
Premium High School Sports For Zach Lucchesi, sports agency comes with the personal touch
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.
Premium Bartlett Bailey: Will buzz of drones fill Bartlett’s blue suburban skies?
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.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Medical crisis cut Memphis native’s time on Netflix reality show
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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