New plan calls for demolishing all of historic Nylon Net Building
Carlisle Development had planned to preserve the most ornate part of the historic 7 Vance building as part of a plan to build 200-plus apartments there.
Wednesday preps: Drew Oxley of CBHS repeats as region champ
Senior grinds out the win in a playoff on a day when the wind and fast greens were factors.
For basketball players seeking exposure, Super 80 Fall League offers a shot
The coronavirus pandemic wiped out a summer of recruiting, leaving prospects scrambling to get on colleges’ radars. This year’s Super 80 Fall League will offer them that opportunity.
Penny Hardaway adds 3-point power with John Camden’s commitment for 2021
Memphis sought the 6-foot-7 forward for his long-range shooting talents.
Suburban mayors wait on Health Dept. following governor’s order
Suburban mayors are waiting on Shelby County Health Department following Gov. Bill Lee’s most recent order, hoping for some consistency between the state and local regulations.
Binghampton organizations request neighborhood welcome sign
Neighborhood-based nonprofit Carpenter Art Garden is proposing a 4.33-by-6.25-foot “Welcome to Binghampton” sign located at the Binghampton Gateway Center, on the corner of Sam Cooper Boulevard and Tillman Street.
FedEx, churches team up on employee shuttles
A faith-based solution for Memphians who don’t have transportation to jobs: FedEx Express partners with churches on shuttle buses during peak season at Memphis world hub.
Historic-district status sought for Crosstown
Residents propose the Crosstown Historic District as a way to protect the character of the 12-block area.
House Speaker calls for cutting Shelby Health Department autonomy
House Speaker Cameron Sexton will try to reduce the authority of the Shelby County Health Department and five others operating independently, but could run into opposition from others who believe urban areas need autonomy in situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
From ‘Junt Land’ to Oprah: Talking with Memphis’ Munirah Safiyah Jones
The animated series creator talks about how she came to work with OWN and what it was like directing voice actors by Zoom.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Saints QB Dallas leads the way after nine-TD performance
The Briarcrest senior was just one touchdown pass short of tying the Shelby-Metro record in a 63-28 victory over Harding (Ark.) Academy.
Beloved priest, devoted storyteller, dies at 94
The Greek Orthodox priest retired from the pulpit in 1991, but kept working as the church’s pastor emeritus and the community’s chaplain and cheerleader.
Caretaker, though heartbroken, cherishes every moment he had with TOM III
As much as fans enjoyed seeing the mascot on game day, Scott Forman calls his time with the Bengal tiger “a privilege.”
A simple quote started a long friendship with Father Vieron
Father Nicholas Vieron lived an extraordinary life and did it with devotion to big causes and enthusiasm for simple pleasures.
Federal court temporarily blocks state medical abortion law
A federal court has blocked temporarily a state law that forces abortion clinics to tell patients about the potential to “reverse” a medical abortion.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis defense has plenty of motivation against SMU
The Tigers' defense looking for a much better showing against SMU this time around.
Tennessee to prioritize schools with rapid coronavirus tests coming from feds
The state is expected to get 133,000 of the new COVID tests — which deliver results in minutes, not days — in early October, and 2 million by the end of the year.
Coronavirus: Five new deaths reported
The Health Department also reported 78 new coronavirus cases.
Memphis hits homicide record as officers grapple with rise
Memphis has set a grim milestone with three months to go in 2020, as the city recorded a record-setting 229th homicide for the year with the death of a 12-year-old during a drive-by shooting in the Westwood area Monday night, Sept. 28. Related story: Haushalter hopes COVID effort is model for other chronic city problems
Hub of Memphis outdoors activities created for visitors, residents
Memphis Tourism measured a 40% increase in likely Memphis visitors who report being interested in “adventurous outdoor activities” since the pandemic hit.
Handling SMU pass rush essential for Memphis offense, and especially Brady White
The Mustangs have been among the country’s best at rushing the passer.
Metro
Feagins brings in new attorney in fight over MSCS ouster
Discovery has stalled in former Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ Superintendent Marie Feagins’ lawsuit over her ouster, which began one year ago. A judge expects the case to pick back up in the new year as Feagins’ new attorney gets up to speed.
Premium East Memphis ‘Too close to home’: Memphis rabbi turns grief into light after Bondi Beach shooting
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The Station’s next stop — back to the alcohol board
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Firefighters get raises, but there’s money trouble in higher ed
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch when Memphis faces instate foe No. 13 Vanderbilt
Business
Downtown mid-century high-rise bought for more than $3M
The development team is exploring opportunities for the 70-year-old building.
Real Estate Club 616, Spectrum property to be revitalized
Business Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Ford Megasite Ford shifts gears: Will produce gas-powered trucks, instead of EVs at BlueOval City
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Charles Huff has a 5-year, $10 million deal as Memphis football coach
Huff, who replaced former coach Ryan Silverfield, will earn $1.8 million in his first year.
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch when Memphis faces instate foe No. 13 Vanderbilt
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Brandon Clarke is perhaps the team’s all-time top ‘sixth man’
Sports Newly promoted Ole Miss coach Pete Golding seeking stability as CFP opener vs. Tulane looms
Sports Former Collierville High star Drew Pomeranz signs with LA Angels
Food
Table Talk: Team Car Cafe may be closing but it’s going out with a bang
Nearly four weeks before it plans to close its doors for good, Team Car Cafe introduced its most ambitious offering ever: a $100 double shot of espresso.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Suburbs
Collierville gathers feedback, gets to work on 25-year plan
“This is not what I want,” Mayor Maureen Fraser said. “This is not what the Board of Mayor and Aldermen wants. This is what you, the community, wants.”
Premium Collierville Upgrades to Collierville’s backup dispatch center will have huge impact — but not on the budget
Arts & Culture
Champagne dreams: Where to party on New Year’s Eve
Say goodbye to 2025 with a midnight toast, and then set some healthy resolutions and eat some lucky black-eyed pea soup.
Premium Visual Arts ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ win big with Southeastern film critics
Opinion
The Daily Memphian wouldn’t be possible without Memphis
“For all the challenges we have as a city ... there is a core commitment among people, businesses and organizations in this city not only to work on those challenges, but to highlight all the things that are good, hopeful, interesting and entertaining about our city.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With Zach Edey on the shelf, the Grizzlies focus shifts to ‘Ja & Jaren’ again
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The Station’s next stop — back to the alcohol board
The Station is headed back to the City of Memphis’ Alcohol Commission at 9 a.m. this morning, and the would-be liquor store hopes it’ll be granted a license.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 16
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