The president of the Memphis Restaurant Association joins Eric Barnes to talk about the heavy economic toll COVID-19 has had on local restaurants — and the difficulties restaurants face in reopening.
With a plateauing of coronavirus cases locally, leaders plan to start reopening the county next week. Businesses such as libraries, gyms, places of worship and restaurants will begin reopening with restrictions.
Here's a brief rundown of the businesses you can expect to see open May 4.
Across the Memphis area, people are reaching out to others with gestures of kindness and generosity.
The handshake is a time-honored tradition in sports (mostly), but Dr. Anthony Fauci's suggestion that we never shake hands again could change this ritual of sportsmanship at every level and, in turn, the way competitors view the games and one another.
House and Senate leaders could run into disagreement on whether to concentrate only on the state’s budget in a COVID-19 economic disaster or take up hot social items such as abortion restrictions, constitutional carry and even the Bible bill when the Legislature returns June 1.
Todd Maxwell is a nurse from Byhalia, Mississippi. When the pandemic hit New York, he left his job in Jackson, Tennessee, to fly up and work in a hospital dedicated to COVID-19 patients.
The Paycheck Protection Program loan could be a lifeline to restaurants, or it could be of no use at all. Experts say the loan, and especially its forgiveness criteria, is complicated.
The city's chief operating officer said on Behind The Headlines that the hospital is one example of how the pandemic has changed and will continue to change how the city addresses issues that existed before COVID-19 arrived.
Data from the past 14 days shows Shelby County’s coronavirus positivity rate has declined as testing for the virus has expanded to more parts of the community.
The ranks of Tennesseans unemployed in the Memphis area grew by another 8,215 people last week, reaching 65,147 since the COVID-19 economic shutdown began in mid-March.
Restaurateurs have differing opinions on whether the decision to open restaurants on Monday is the right thing to do; some say it’s time, some say it’s too soon.
Ron Redwing and Golden Gate Cathedral set out to ease a financial burden for residents in Frayser, but the addition of music made for a timely party at the pump.
Local five-star point guard Kennedy Chandler includes Memphis in his top 5 list.
Decision to leave Tipton-Rosemark after 13 years was difficult, but Brad Smith is excited about his future at Arlington.
The UrbanArt Commission and a public art committee of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority are scheduled to receive site-specific proposals for public art in the B Concourse in mid-June.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Memphis offers season ticket options in case of cancelation to the 2020 football season.
The Rev. Robert W. Marshall is expected to assume his new responsibilities in Louisiana in July. His installation and ordination are on hold until the faithful, perhaps only a percentage of their number, can gather.
Three Daily Memphian staffers talk (remotely, of course) about what they're eating these days.
St. Paul Catholic School unveils $18 million campus expansion — the first new campus construction in 60 years — increasing its enrollment capacity by 36%.
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers.
Memphis running back Jaylin Carter rushed for 109 yards and two scores in a 52-41 win against South Florida to reach the 1,000-yard milestone for the season.
The Wing Guru hasn’t opened a new location in several years. Also in this column: an Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens Downtown.
With new rental units being built now and more being planned, Lakeland officials recently discussed ways to limit future apartment development.
“Byhalia, Mississippi,” is at Theatre Memphis, while “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” opens at Playhouse on the Square.
“Charles Huff wasn’t lying when he said that he could take Memphis players with him if he gets a better job. But he would have been better off to fib.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Memphis Grizzlies’ win over the Toronto Raptors and the loss to Denver earlier in the week.
Today’s puzzle features the tarot decks available at The Broom Closet. Noah McLane took the photo.