Calkins: Merry Christmas, Memphis. Here’s to all who persevere.
It is hard not to think about loss this Christmas. Here’s to those who help us find joy in the midst of it all.
Meeman-Shelby Forest offering free New Year’s Day hikes
The Millington park is one of dozens across Tennessee offering free Jan. 1 events to help residents start the year off exercising.
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
We’re all about Christmas. But this is Memphis, so we’ve also got Griizzlies and barbecue. Vote for your favorite image.
Whitehead: Suburban housing still reigns, but wave of mixed-use projects offers variety
Arguably, planning expert Josh Whitehead knows more than anyone about trends in Memphis development. He answered a few questions before leaving City Hall to join a law firm.
Grizzlies a source of holiday cheer for Little Rock Central basketball team
The coach surprised his players with Grizzlies tickets for Christmas. And when the team comes to town on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be history to remember.
Tigers awarded a bowl trophy in the most disappointing way
Memphis was deemed the EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl champion after its opponent withdrew, but for the seniors, the competition was what mattered.
Paul Young: After uncertainty, future of Downtown ‘inclusive’
“It’s my belief that the future of Downtown is one that’s inclusive,” Young said. “When I say inclusive, I mean diverse businesses, diverse residents and diverse experiences. The food, the music, the culture. That’s why Memphis, and its future, is unique.”
Metro
Footwear fans tread in, with bulging wallets and dreams of lacing up the latest kicks
‘Sneakerheads’ willing to buy, trade or sell their soles descend on the Agricenter International for SneakFest Sneaker Expo.
Spirit of Memphis Hulk Hogan learned the ropes of wrasslin’ in Memphis
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Public Safety New sentencing dates set for former cops charged in Tyré Nichols death
Business
XAI could tackle some MSCS building upgrades
“You should look forward to going to school,” said Brent Mayo, a key executive of xAI in Memphis, in talking about the company’s plans to invest in upgrades at schools near its data centers.
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Sports
Buckley: Finally someone from Memphis addresses Big 12 proposal
Memphis Tigers football coach Ryan Silverfield says what he really feels about the American Conference.
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Food
Table Talk: Easing on down the road
More than a dozen Memphis restaurants are promoting the Broadway show “The Wiz,” and most aren’t even requiring proof of ticket purchase to participate in the edible, whimsical fun.
Suburbs
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
Arts & Culture
Footwear fans tread in, with bulging wallets and dreams of lacing up the latest kicks
‘Sneakerheads’ willing to buy, trade or sell their soles descend on the Agricenter International for SneakFest Sneaker Expo.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘When federal support vanishes, the community needs to step in’
“This isn’t about panic, blame or partisan finger-pointing. It’s about a community resource we’ve all invested in — through our time, our talent, our listening — and what it will take to keep it vibrant.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Barbecue, breakfast and reopening a beloved Midtown diner
Ryan Glosson and the husband-and-wife team of Bryant and Heather Bain join Sound Bites to talk about their experience owning and operating two restaurants in Midtown, Bain BBQ and Barksdale.