Memphis’ second COVID-19 case is hospital employee
The employee was exposed to the novel coronavirus by the individual who was the first confirmed case in Shelby County, the hospital system says.
Hospitals making triage plans, preparing for uptick from rural counties
Baptist has added a mobile testing unit outside the Emergency Room entrance at its East Memphis hospital.
Tigers, Grizzlies security guard faces life without sports
Terrence Miller will have to dip into his savings to pay the bills now that events inside FedExForum are off. But he is one of the lucky ones.
The Extra Podcast: How Opera Memphis continues to work outside the opera house
Ned Canty of Opera Memphis talks about the Ramones, how opera became a "tool of social exclusion," and the evolution of opera globally and in Memphis.
‘Full steam ahead’ for Snuff District, Union Row despite virus turbulence
The coronavirus has roiled the financial markets just as primary construction for Union Row and the Snuff District is about to start. Yet the developers are plowing ahead.
State leaders look to speed up budget work amid economic shock
Tennessee’s political leaders are speeding up work on Gov. Bill Lee’s $40.9 billion budget proposal, which is expected to contain extra funding to deal with COVID-19 and tornadoes that struck the state amid a state of emergency.
For area sports books, almost all bets are off
The coronavirus has shut down most of the sports world and, as a consequence, sports books at Southland Casino and Racing and in Tunica are in for huge decreases in sports gaming revenue.
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
Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Games
Sudoku: Sept. 6
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?