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
MPD releases body camera footage of officer shot
The footage, posted on MPD’s X account, does not appear to be raw, unedited footage but an edited version of MPD Officer Oscar Torres-Molina being shot.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Residents throw more money into trash and down the drain
State Government The AM/DM podcast: Redistricting Tennessee and what comes next
Premium Shelby County A quick history of Tennessee redistricting and a closer look at unofficial vote totals
Premium Education Declining birth rates impact enrollment in Shelby County’s suburban schools
Business
As Amazon targets business shippers, FedEx faces fresh questions
After Amazon announced its expansion of its logistics services, experts said the market might have overreacted. FedEx, UPS, DHL and the other Memphis logistics companies bet on resilience.
Premium Health Care ‘Don’t give up on yourself’: Regional One team defy odds to save officer’s leg
Premium Business Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
Premium Real Estate Long-planned development in one of Memphis’ older neighborhoods moving forward
Real Estate Affordable housing wins come a few lots at a time
Sports
Red-hot St. George’s is two wins away from a state tournament trip
An analytical approach to hitting and good vibes in the clubhouse have the Gryphons on the verge of their first Spring Fling in nine years.
Memphis Grizzlies Draft combine notebook: Cameron Boozer measures up, mock drafts point his way
Memphis Tigers Football Why Charles Huff wants Memphis football to be like Michael Jackson
Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies got lucky. Now a franchise-altering decision looms.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Lottery Luck!
Food
Briza adds Houston’s-style chicken tender special
“Because we haven’t had it in so long, it seems that much better. Nostalgia comes back in a way and is something to hold onto,” one customer said as Briza launched its new Houston’s-style chicken tenders.
Food News Pitmasters, start your smokers! Memphis in May’s barbecue contest is back this week.
Suburbs
Germantown sanitation rates are going up despite some pushback
A Germantown board approved a new sanitation contract, and residents should see the price increase on their bill this summer.
Premium Collierville ‘Somebody is going to die’: Collierville considering restrictions for e-bikes, motorized scooters
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Fresh filmmakers debut, ‘Top Gun’ flies again
Genre movies from debut feature filmmakers, “Obsession” and “Is God Is,” are in theaters this week.
Spirit of Memphis Tom Lee Day will move to October, but poetry honored today
Opinion
Calkins: Making Memphis madder — on a week the city best never forget
There is a single spot in Memphis where you can stand in all three congressional districts. It’s an absurdity, yes. And a cause for rage.
Opinion Echols: Will we recognize each other in Heaven?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Redistricting Tennessee and what comes next
Metro editor Jane Donahoe says Memphis often makes more national news than it should for a city of its size, and last week was no exception.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A week of barbecue, budgets and bikes
Games
Sudoku: May 11
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?