New Tom Lee Park plans include large open spaces, fountain, treetop walkway
Memphis River Parks Partnership and its design team, led by Studio Gang and Scape, announced a new, improved concept for a $60 million overhaul of Tom Lee Park.
Watch LIVE as plans for Tom Lee Park revealed
Jeanne Gang, founder of project architect Studio Gang, and Kate Orff, founding principal of landscape architect Scape, join MRPP president Carol Coletta in revealing the latest concept during today’s livestream.
Coronavirus live blog, May 20: ‘Face masks do make a difference’
Shelby County Health Department director Alisa Haushalter says the jump in cases may be due to outbreaks in nursing homes or related to Mother's Day gatherings, which would be in the two-week incubation period.
Honoring veterans on Memorial Day during pandemic takes creative thinking
The director of the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery found a special way this Memorial Day to honor those who sacrificed everything.
Shelby County sees largest single day increase since early April
Shelby County reported 128 new cases this week, the largest single day increase since April 9.
Lawsuit seeks release of medically vulnerable from Shelby County Jail
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a federal lawsuit seeks the release of medically vulnerable detainees from Shelby County Jail.
UT students can expect ‘a new normal’ on campus
"We will not return to campus life just as it was before,” Dr. Jon McCullers said. "... We will do many things differently, with the primary goal of keeping our students and faculty safe while delivering an outstanding educational experience.”
Calkins: Memphis football will be ‘moving forward in the near future’
In the wake of Wednesday's NCAA vote to allow football and men's and women's basketball players to return to campus starting June 1, Memphis president David Rudd says the athletic department has a plan for football players to return "in the near future."
Memphians show off their favorite masks
As Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter says, if masks are a fashion statement, people will be more likely to wear them.
NCAA clears way for voluntary workouts, pushes back transfer rules vote
The NCAA has voted to remove its moratorium on voluntary workouts. The moratorium was set to expire May 31, and the decision could open the door for practice next month.
ACS approves Mayo’s contract, prepared to air grad ceremonies this week
Arlington High prepared an elaborate virtual graduation experience over several weeks and more than 90% seniors participated for the event that airs at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21.
Memphis-made Shine ‘n Jam hair gel called market’s ‘hottest thing’
Two manufacturers and an apartment builder received tax incentives from the EDGE Board.
Social distancing efforts look ahead to Memorial Day
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland uses some basketball analogies and looks at the idea of a denser city post-pandemic. Meanwhile, Shelby County Health Dept. Director Alisa Haushalter pushes back on the idea of refusing to give your address if you test positive.
Bamboozled? Not Memphis Zoo, easily feeding pandas during pandemic
The Calgary Zoo is having to return its two giant pandas to China because of pandemic-caused logistics problems in getting enough bamboo. But the Memphis Zoo has its own bamboo farm as well as bamboo donors.
As NBA inches toward season resumption, Grizzlies extend ‘Rewind’ series
The Grizzlies opened their practice facility as the NBA offices discusses a resumption of the 2019-2020 season. Meanwhile, three more weekends have been added to their recent “Grizzlies Rewind” broadcasts of franchise-favorite playoff games.
20twelve moving from Broad to Regalia, opening Nashville store
The historic, renovated building housing the sophisticated designer-clothes and lifestyle store has been sold to real estate investors who plan to find another business tenant.
State grant nets electric buses for MATA
The Memphis Area Transit Authority is getting more than $2.1 million from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for electric buses as part of a Volkswagen settlement.
MLGW general counsel sees problems with mayor taking MISO proposal
Cheryl Patterson says the utility board makes the first decision on whether MLGW stays or leaves TVA.
MAHS standout David Dixon heading to California prep school
David Dixon earned all-state mention in lone season with MAHS. He's now headed to Orange County, California to play for TMG Prep Academy.
Georgetown transfer Mac McClung includes Memphis in top list
The Memphis Tigers remain in the hunt for another transfer this offseason.
Metro
Man accused of citywide shooting spree will go to trial next summer
Ezekiel Kelly faces dozens of charges for allegedly killing three people and injuring three others on Sept. 7, 2022 while Memphis was on lockdown.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: They said she’d never touch her toes again. Now she’s a yoga teacher.
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Downtown Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Sports
Memphis pulls away late for blowout win over Ohio
Led by star guard PJ Haggerty’s 23 points (7-of-10 shooting) and seven rebounds, coach Penny Hardaway’s squad shot 56.1% (32-of-57) from the field and 72.2% (13-of-18) from 3-point range.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Memphis 94, Ohio University 70
Food
Memphian wins 2024 World Food Championship division
Eight Memphians were among the 288 teams competing at this year’s World Food Championships; division winners take home $10,000 and a chance to compete for $150,000 in the spring.
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Pompeii exhibit gives glimpse into ‘time capsule’
Casts created in hollowed-out spaces of volcanic ash and other artifacts from the frozen city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., are on display at Graceland starting this week.
Opinion
Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.