AutoZone conference will be first at newly renovated Renasant
The annual national sales meeting is part of AutoZone lore; it is scheduled for Sept. 27-30.
Quindell Johnson, Landers Nolley II sign endorsement deals
The two U of M players are among the first Memphis athletes to sign endorsement deals.
Initial plans for $50 million entertainment complex launched
Thursday marked the launch of initial plans for the $50 million project near Winchester and Riverdale roads.
Former Memphis softball player makes Australia’s Olympic team
Ellen Roberts pitched for the Tigers from 2011 to 2014.
The To-Do List: Where to see fireworks shows this weekend
This weekend will see fireworks shows in the area’s suburbs as well as at Graceland and in Downtown Memphis.
National Civil Rights Museum names new president
Former Civil Rights Museum board member will succeed Terri Lee Freeman.
Taking opera out of the opera house
Opera Memphis’ Ned Canty talks to Eric Barnes about the organization’s efforts to bring opera out of the opera house, the struggle to support performers during COVID, and the opportunities Opera Memphis has going forward.
Permitless carry law goes into effect, triggers concern
Tennessee’s permitless carry law goes into effect July 1, and local law enforcement and advocates are worried about the impact the new law will have on crime.
Daily Memphian postseason soccer awards: Houston’s Parker Humphrey is player of the year
The senior midfielder scored 17 goals for the 2021 Class AAA state championship
Cohen touts transportation bill while Kustoff pans it as too green
The Invest in America Act passed Thursday, July 1, in the House on a 221-201 vote.
Le Bonheur seeks approval for first outpost outside Memphis
Tennessee Department of Health is expected to decide in October if the transfer is in the best interest of the region, including that the change would improve access and quality of care.
Grizzlies Insider: Olympic snub spurs Morant to ‘work harder’
There was no doubt Ja Morant was interested in going to Tokyo. ‘Olympic 12?’ he tweeted in January when a report surfaced that he would be added to USA’s consideration pool.
Cross-country environmental awareness trek stops in Memphis
Chauncey Foster and Noah Mertz are traveling the country to feed those in need, pick up litter and connect with people. They stopped in Memphis Thursday.
Calkins: With the bridge out, will business at West Memphis firework tents still boom?
For decades, Memphians have crossed over to Arkansas to get their fireworks. That will be considerably harder with the bridge out. A report from the West Memphis fireworks tents. Will business be a dud?
Opinion: On Memphis roads, fast drivers are making the rest of us furious
Law enforcement is not helpless in trying to curb the lawlessness. But it will take cooperation from all of us who want safer streets and highways.
Memphis supply firm merges with St. Louis company
Memphis-based company, IAC Supply Solutions, is merging with a similar company in St. Louis, where the new headquarters will be.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Memphis Sounds, songs and artists
If you love Memphis artists or artisans, this is the weekend for you.
Education Opinion: ‘Memphis needs more pathways to opportunity. CBU is one of them.’
Premium Real Estate Former DeSoto County, Memphis developer arrested
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Premium City of Memphis Takeover consultant wants MSCS to have a ‘transformational superintendent’ hired by December
Business
New bites and old sites: How Bartlett’s restaurant scene is changing
That restaurant landscape in Bartlett includes some that are opening, some that have closed, some that are renovated and some that are victims of vandalism.
Premium Real Estate Former DeSoto County, Memphis developer arrested
Premium Business CodeCrew leads $4M push for tech careers in Memphis and Mississippi
Premium Business Challenges — and solutions — facing local farming
Premium Financial Services First Horizon reports third quarter earnings
Sports
Banana Ball returning to Memphis
After selling out AutoZone Park earlier this year, Banana Ball’s Party Animals and Indianapolis Clowns will make a return trip to Memphis in 2027.
Player of the Week St. Benedict special teams standout voted Player of the Week
High School Sports Week 9 high school football preview: Central looks to remain unbeaten
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ed Scott clarifies Penny Hardaway’s comments: ‘He has not written us a check’
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis at Tulane: What to know for the Tigers’ Friday night matchup
Food
Food Files: Egg-sandwich pop-up opens in permanent Southaven space
Also, Gussied Up sets an opening date, and La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant opens a third spot.
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Suburbs
Food Files: Egg-sandwich pop-up opens in permanent Southaven space
Also, Gussied Up sets an opening date, and La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant opens a third spot.
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Arts & Culture
Holiday movie set in Memphis to premiere on OWN
Memphis will take center stage this holiday season in the Oprah Winfrey Network’s new dance-driven movie “Tapping into Christmas.”
Music Memphis Jazz Festival planned to return in 2027
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Memphis needs more pathways to opportunity. CBU is one of them.’
“CBU has faced real challenges in recent years. We should not minimize them, and we should not allow them to define us. Our responsibility is to make the choices necessary to ensure this university can continue serving students and Memphis for generations to come.”
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: Her dad warned her not to follow in his footsteps. Now, she’s Shelby County’s top firefighter recruit.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Memphis Sounds, songs and artists
If you love Memphis artists or artisans, this is the weekend for you.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 16
Ready for today’s sudokus?