UT trustees approve new UTHSC-Methodist pact
“This has been the most difficult deliberation personally that I’ve had while I’ve been on the UT board,” said trustee Bill Rhodes, AutoZone president, chairman and CEO.
‘Not enough,’ local activists say about Chauvin sentence
Memphis activists react after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s death, was sentenced to 22½ years in prison.
Germantown’s Wildwood Farm partnering with UT Martin
Wildwood Farm, one of the largest undeveloped tracts in Germantown, will remain undeveloped. The landowner, Olympic Gold Medalist Melanie Smith Taylor, unveiled a partnership with the University of Tennessee Thursday evening.
Memphis Zoo pays ‘80s themed tribute to Nick Vergos
The Memphis Zoo’s 37- year-old tradition, Zoo Rendezvous, returns Sept. 11 after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Daily Memphian postseason softball awards: TRA senior captures top honor
Senior pitcher Charli Rice was named Miss Softball for Division 2 West, and led the Rebels to a runner-up finish in Division 2-A. Hernando’s Julia Shaw and Collierville’s Taylor Smrt were also honored.
Gov. won’t commit to funding more Highway Patrol in Memphis — yet
During a Friday, June 25, visit to the city, the Tennessee governor also defended the state’s open gun carry law that takes effect July 1. Local leaders are worried the permitless gun carry provision could contribute to a summer surge in violent crime.
Germantown may lower speed limit in neighborhoods
Germantown is reviewing a proposal that would change the speed limit on minor streets to 25 mph.
Coach assures Memphis 901 will answer wake-up call against Sporting KC II
Coach Ben Pirmann calls the first-half showing in last week’s loss to OKC Energy “unacceptable” and says “it won’t happen again.”
Pickleball players rejoice at new outdoor Bartlett courts
Pickleball, invented in 1965, is a paddle sport that combines aspects of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. A pickleball court is 20-by-44 feet, similar to a badminton court and often played in either singles or doubles matches.
About Town: ‘There’s magic happening’ at LeMoyne-Owen
Vernell Bennett-Fairs said the city’s only HBCU will open to full capacity next fall. That’s 700 college students who can either now attend in-person or resume online learning.
2 from UTHSC receive UT President’s Awards
Six recipients from across the UT System honored with award and $3,000.
Opinion: Angels are and have been with us
What made them angels was the sacrifice they made expecting no recognition at all.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Lester center opens; Hospitality Hub looks north
Also happening this week: Memorial Day is Monday, and there’s a reception for the work that replaced Midtown’s Union Centre blue-dog paintings.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Midtown’s Fantastic Fans is closing, but the Fan Doctor will make house calls
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Business
Making Memphis healthier one neighborhood at a time
Since ShelbyCares opened its first neighborhood health hub, Penny Ward has dropped about 100 pounds, stopped taking two medications and seen her blood pressure and blood sugar numbers drop to their lowest in decades.
Health Care Le Bonheur revs up new high-tech ambulances
Premium Spirit of Memphis Make-A-Wish child will swim with ‘piggies and sharkies’
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Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis takes series in Jacksonville with steady Sunday victory
With the win, Memphis adds to its lead in the season series against Jacksonville with a seven-games-to-five advantage.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers shift focus to high school recruiting
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Food
Sound Bites: Chef Kelly English talks po’boys, Kroger, Memphis
Chef Kelly English joins Holly Whitfield on this week’s Sound Bites to talk about the Second Line’s renovations, their Hawaiian pop-up and a surprise celebrity visit to Restaurant Iris.
Suburbs
Spring Fling: Lakeland Prep wins historic baseball title
Olivier Grandchamp tosses a complete game as the Lakeland Lions complete an improbable run to their first championship.
Arts & Culture
Why libraries and public spaces are important
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.
Opinion
Greenstein: Memorial Day is more than a vacation day
“All Americans owe the families of the servicemen and women who died serving our country more than lip service in gratitude, appreciation and reverence.”
Podcasts
Why libraries and public spaces are important
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.