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: 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?