Calkins: With daring and defense, Memphis football shows it’s not going anywhere
Saturday’s upset win over No. 23 SMU may not have been the biggest win of Ryan Silverfield’s tenure at Memphis. But never has the coach needed a win more.
Charlotte ends 901 FC’s most successful season
It was the first USL playoff game in the club’s three-year history and came after a record-breaking season. Kyle Murphy finished the year with 21 goals.
Defense comes up big in Tigers’ upset over No. 23 SMU
Despite some hiccups in other parts of the game, Memphis thwarted the Mustangs’ offense and won with some aggressive play-calling.
Silverfield lays out assertive plan, players respond: We’ve got your back
There was no bowing to the pressure, with the Tigers ready to execute what was needed to avoid going under .500.
What they said on Twitter about Tigers vs. SMU
Here’s a collection of what people tweeted as the SMU-Memphis game progressed at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Nov. 6, 2021.
Box score: Memphis 28, SMU 25
Nov. 6, 2021: The University of Memphis Tigers defeated Southern Methodist University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis.
Kids hone cooking skills and more at barbecue contest
‘If nothing else, you learn patience with barbecue because it takes a long time to cook,’ said Melissa Cookston, organizer of the World Junior Barbecue League Championship.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
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Robots give USPS a hand for holiday rush
The U.S. Postal Service in Memphis is preparing for the holiday shipping rush by installing two new sorting machines and 10 robots as well as hiring 300 seasonal employees.
One Beale lawsuit over minority participation points to larger problems
The Black-owned multi-family developer who partnered with Carlisle Development on part of the One Beale project and the nearby 7 Vance mixed-use development is taking Carlisle to court as the issue of minority participation in general moves back to the front burner.
Hardgrave is recommendation for U of M president
Bill C. Hardgrave, a provost at Auburn University, is the recommendation to be the next University of Memphis president.
Collierville’s Schwartz ruled eligible to play basketball following devastating injury
Rico Schwartz, who lost all of his senior season, will be able to play after the family filed suit against the TSSAA.
After three years of difficult starts, Penny, Tigers eager to end that trend
With his most complete team yet, the Tigers coach believes the beginning to this season could be a lot different.
Activists say they’ll fight for the greensward
A plan to expand the Memphis Zoo parking lot onto the greensward is on hold, but Citizens to Preserve Overton Park activists gathered Saturday in Overton Park to show their willingness to fight.
Some on Board of Commission dislike proposed Lakeland Park layout
The Lakeland Park mixed-use project by John Hyneman failed to get a ringing endorsement from the Board of Commissioners. More work is needed before the board votes on the matter.
DMC receives international awards for two city planning programs
The BuildDowntown Master Plan and the South City Good Neighbor Grant program both won awards from an international institution for their city planning efforts.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Election Day and the start of Tigers basketball
Also happening this week: The city wants input on new Downtown sign rules.
Premium Elections Taylor’s October surprise and early voting ends with a surge
State Government Opinion: The soul of Memphis can’t be divided
Elections Opinion: Two Democrats, two strategies. The question is who loses by less?
State Government Tennessee should increase funding for economically disadvantaged students, key committee says
Business
Frayser Bauhaus goes to auction
The mid-century modern structure on Highway 51 has been partially restored to its original exterior over the last eight years.
Premium Business The Back Nine Golf tees up Lakeland expansion
Premium Business ‘Golden age of brewing’ may be over
Premium Real Estate SpaceXAI continues Southaven buying spree, but some homeowners feel ‘lowballed’ by offers
Premium Business Practical Magic: The Broom Closet niche shop sweeps in a wide audience
Sports
Grizzlies notebook: Boozer’s crystal ball, Stewart’s perfect fit and Memphis’ proof of concept
Isaiah Stewart has helped head coach Tuomas Iisalo establish the team’s new culture, and the big man is looking right at home on this Grizzlies roster.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Picking apart the Grizzlies’ hot start, Boozer’s triple-double
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis vs. Iowa State: Things to know for Tigers’ season opener
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: His choice of ribs is curious. But, baby, Memphis Tiger Jermane Hayes sure can rack up receptions.
Memphis Grizzlies Six and oh!: Grizzlies make franchise-record-tying win a Halloween treat.
Food
‘Golden age of brewing’ may be over
Four years ago, Grind City’s Hopper Seely said he noticed a downward trend and thought the “craft-brewing bubble may officially be popped.”
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ baked cheese and Calabrian chile eyeballs
Suburbs
The Back Nine Golf tees up Lakeland expansion
An indoor golf concept that has opened already in Collierville, is adding a Lakeland location, part of an expansion plan in the Memphis area.
Premium Real Estate SpaceXAI continues Southaven buying spree, but some homeowners feel ‘lowballed’ by offers
Arts & Culture
Indie Memphis: ‘The Lorraine,’ ‘Junebug’ are different but essential Southern stories
Both are Southern films that viewers will leave knowing more and thinking more deeply. In Memphis this week, the filmmakers will be on hand to display them.
Premium Arts & Culture Memphis Ren Faire: A place of fairies, elves and fanciful costumes
Opinion
Herrington: Picking apart the Grizzlies’ hot start, Boozer’s triple-double
Breaking down the Grizzlies' six wins to start the season, with a look ahead to this week’s three games against the Pelicans, Pacers and Thunder. Can they make it a 9-0 start?
Guest Columnists Echols: The DeLorean and the delight of God
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: All about the suburban mayoral and aldermen races
Voters in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington will soon be going to the polls to decide local races for aldermen, commissioners and mayors.
Business The AM/DM podcast: How historic tax credits could help Downtown
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 1
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?