Greater Memphis Chamber names Peabody exec next chairman
Doug Browne has worked for The Peabody for 19 years, but he started his career in hospitality as a dishwasher.
Doug Browne has worked for The Peabody for 19 years, but he started his career in hospitality as a dishwasher.
When Minnie Miñoso was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, nobody was happier than Rep. Steve Cohen. A story of baseball, kindness — and an extraordinary life.
The council voice vote was unanimous to rename a street for Young Dolph on Tuesday, Dec. 7, but it came after some council members questioned the honor given the lyrics of some of his music.
Tuesday before the City Council, MGLW management and labor couldn’t agree about what their final offers were and what was on the table. The result will be a special council meeting between now and Christmas week.
Hardaway says the Tigers freshman is fighting a battle most people can’t understand. Can the coach help him navigate through the adversity?
Two teenaged girls were killed at a Marathon gas station Friday; it’s the third incident in less than year in which a teen has been killed at the site.
The former Germantown Country Club site is getting closer to becoming a residential community. The Germantown Planning Commission recommended the project, Glasgow, proceed in three phases instead of seven under an amended outline plan.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center announced Monday the appointment of its 11th Chancellor, Dr. Peter F. Buckley.
Council member Worth Morgan called for the delay Tuesday, citing Williams’ conviction and prison sentence for bribery and extortion. Meanwhile, another appointment to the airport authority is also on the council agenda in two weeks.Related story:
Dillon Brooks insisted that he’s not in a fashion battle with teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. But if he were, Brooks says he would win.
Perkins, who served in county government for more than two decades, died over the weekend.
Viridian development was to include 266-unit complex.
Before heading to Ohio State, CBHS senior puts an exclamation mark on his high school career.
A pair of Memphis women’s basketball players are stepping into the media landscape.
Penny Hardaway also softens his criticism of his players’ efforts after losses to Georgia and Ole Miss.
The awards show dedicated to honoring Memphis Black men and their accomplishments will be held Dec. 9 at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Kohesian has sold its concept and the restaurant’s last day is Friday. Spence Ray is hopeful about the direction of the development. Maggie Louise Bridal appears set to open in a prominent space on the site.
Mental Health Court, providing mental health support to the accused, decreases the tendency of re-offending and improves public safety, officials say.
City Court Clerk Myron Lowery is seeking to appoint former Shelby County Commission administrator Calvin Williams, once convicted on federal bribery charges while county commission administrator, as one of his deputy clerks.
Michael O. Harris of GWERC sent a letter of opposition to the City of Memphis regarding One Stop Housing LLC’s proposed project that would convert the former Red Roof Inn hotel on Elvis Presley to workforce housing.
Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington has been accused of using her position to benefit her niece, who worked in the city’s IT department.
Caesars Entertainment, which operates the Horseshoe casino in Tunica, is being acquired by a Houston-based entertainment company for $17.6 billion.
The Memphis Showboats set sail out of the city last summer with their exit made official early last October. Yet that didn’t stop The Arena League from proceeding with plans, announced early last November, to award an expansion team to a region that has seen one pro-football outfit after another slip out of its grasp.
Head to Harry’s Italian Restaurant, owned by the family behind Olympic Steak & Pizza, for this $15 deal available on Thursdays.
The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.
In this week’s To-Do List, hear “weird music” at Crosstown, watch dragon boats race at Shelby Farms and see Olympic stars on ice in Southaven.
The Grizzlies obviously covet Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. But do they?
Bianca Phillips joins us today to talk about all the wild, wonderful and just plain weird things happening this weekend.
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