Helen of Troy building 2M-square-foot fulfillment center near Memphis
Despite being automated, the distribution center will employ 350 people.
Justin Timberlake grooves along as Stax students present ‘Lab’ results
Students in the Stax Music Academy “All Star Song Lab” got to present their work to none other than Justin Timberlake.
Desmond Bane named to NBA All-Rookie second team
Bane, picked No. 30 overall by the Grizzlies, had the best 3-point shooting percentage among all rookies this season.
Memphis 901 FC keeper out with ruptured Achilles
John Berner had played every minute this season.
SCS teacher, alderman accused of fondling juvenile
David Boone, a Shelby County teacher and alderman in Brighton, has been indicted after he was accused of fondling a juvenile in an incident that occurred in Southaven, Mississippi.
Delta variant expected to be dominant by late July
“When we look at modeling based on expected reproductive rate, right now it suggests that by the end of July more than 50% of (coronavirus) disease here could be because of Delta,” said David Sweat, deputy director of the Shelby County Health Department.
Bartlett objects to resident’s Pride Month decorations
The city’s decision on Nick Toombs’ inflatable items at his home created much discussion on social media. Many showed support for Toombs and/or their disappointment about Bartlett code enforcement’s handling of the matter.
Townhouses with functional art planned for Broad gateway
A developer plans to build 15 townhouses and dual-purpose public art on another acre of Midtown’s abandoned I-40 property.
St. George’s hires Anthony Hall to lead boys basketball program
New coach worked for Ed Murphy at West Georgia, among other college and high school stops.
Taylor Jenkins – just another Memphis fan – obliterates a guitar
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he was more nervous about smashing the guitar at the 901 FC home opener than he was before any Memphis playoff game.
Shelby County averaging about 50 new coronavirus cases daily
The Shelby County Health Department also reported an average of 1,410 vaccinations per day over the past seven days.
No officers charged in 2020 Germantown police shooting
“For reasons still under investigation, three officers fired at the man, fatally wounding him,” the TBI said in a press release. The victim had multiple firearms, the release said, and would not drop them.
The To-Do List: Balloon Jamboree ready for liftoff
After being postponed a year, the inaugural Bluff City Balloon Jamboree in Collierville is finally here.
Court documents detail kickbacks, fraud in Methodist, West Cancer case
West says it provided no services for the $16 million contract and provides records that show how much its physicians’ salary pool increased during the “partnership.”
Germantown assistant fire chief to lead Gallatin department
Germantown Assistant Chief Jeff Beaman will be the next leader of the Gallatin Fire Department. He is retiring from Germantown after 31 years.
Opinion: GOP’s latest push to silence discussion of race wouldn’t sit well with Mom
Criticize Critical Race Theory if you must. But Republicans cannot legislate away the lasting impact of slavery and racism on American history.
Lawmakers look to dissolve state Health Dept. over teen vaccines
Republican state lawmakers floated the idea of “dissolving and reconstituting” the Tennessee Department of Health Wednesday, June 16, because of vaccine messaging they said amounted to “coercion.”
Juneteenth celebrated throughout holiday weekend
Juneteenth celebration this weekend moves from Robert R. Church Park to Health Sciences Park only days after remains of Nathan Bedford Forrest are removed.
Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins is a serious soccer fan
Before the game, 901 FC team president Craig Unger took a stroll around AutoZone Park, stopping to provide a little bit of context why Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins was selected to participate in the first ceremonial guitar smash of the season.
Bluff City Balloon Jamboree to impact Collierville traffic
About 25 balloons will fly over Collierville and be visible for many residents.
Hoopfest bringing top prep teams to Memphis this weekend
College coaches from around the nation will be on hand to evaluate talent in Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee event.
Metro
Jessica Ramsey advances to Olympics shot put final
Ramsey, who works at Insomnia Cookies and trains at Bartlett, qualified on her third throw.
City of Memphis Consolidation talk returns 11 years after last voters nixed last effort
Business
Board delays U of M apartment decision, allows for Uptown storage facility
The board also approved zoning variances for a Georgia-based developer that plans to build affordable housing complexes in the North Poplar neighborhood near Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
South Memphis Neighbors’ concerns delay disbanding of Memphis Depot board
Sports
Herrington: Draft night surprised because of what we thought we knew
Now that the 2021 NBA draft is over, it’s also time to see what others thought of the Grizzlies’ picks.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies pick Santi Aldama: A man of mystery
Food
Cheers for Beers: Ghost River brings the brew to Beale with new taproom
Ghost River Beale Street opened earlier this month on the east end of the street, bringing food, live music, its local beers, a nano brewery and a full bar to the new taproom.
Suburbs
Germantown adding student to school board
Germantown’s Board of Education will add a high school student to its board this fall. He or she will be selected by the Houston High principal and provide student insight to the board.
Neighborhoods
About Town: How One Beale’s final piece fits in
The fourth – and final – phase of the $400 million One Beale Development includes 44,000 square feet of meeting and event space, two restaurants, a 6,500-square-foot spa, a 2,200-square-foot fitness center, and “massive rooftop infinity pool.”
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Live music, hoops, stargazing
This week Lucero frontman Ben Nichols will play a solo acoustic birthday show and septuagenarian gospel artist Elizabeth King, flanked by some ace Memphis sidemen, will perform a live score to a pioneering work of Black cinema.
Opinion
Conaway: My bucket list – keep breathing. And other deep thoughts
‘You guys not only care about what I have to say, some of you have colorful suggestions about how I might spend my time and places I might go to spend it.’
Podcasts
Listen to Jennifer Biggs shame Eric Barnes and Chris Herrington
Eric Barnes’ disgrace begins with orange juice and ends with an embarrassing confession about Chili-flavored Fritos.