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: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: City loses money on Liberty Park; Aussie PM lost his pants
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: How did an Australian prime minister lose his pants in Memphis?
Premium City of Memphis City still spending on Liberty Park debt, consultants, but construction remains stalled
Metro This Week in Memphis: Collierville’s future plan; Memphis Fire raises again
Business
Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
The Grant family name has become synonymous with homebuilding and development with a number of relatives involved for generations.
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Business The Station owner trying again for liquor license
Premium Business Charlie’s Meat Market’s temporary closure could turn permanent
Premium Real Estate Lake District townhomes moving ahead
Sports
Anatomy of a hire: How the Memphis Tigers zeroed in on Charles Huff
A road trip in a van whose passengers included a member of a powerful Memphis family aided the search for the Tigers’ 26th head football coach. They agreed on someone Ed Scott had heard speak long before Ryan Silverfield left for Arkansas.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Takeaways from Memphis’ blowout road loss to No. 11 Louisville
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: A lopsided loss to Louisville? For Memphis, ‘this group had no idea what the rivalry really meant.’
Memphis Tigers Basketball No. 11 Louisville Cardinals fly by Memphis Tigers
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Huff won the press conference in a rout. Can championships be far behind?
Food
What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Park + Cherry recently debuted a fall/winter menu, and it’s full of seasonal goodness to take the edge off winter’s chill.
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Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Premium Collierville Upgrades to Collierville’s backup dispatch center will have huge impact — but not on the budget
Arts & Culture
How Merit Academy pursues excellence in literacy
The Daily Memphian’s Eric Barnes talks to Lakenna Booker, who is the executive director of Memphis Merit Academy, on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Premium Music Alabama Shakes will be first concert at new Grind City Amp
Opinion
Opinion: Chanukah is about the strength of faith and finding light even in the darkest of times
“Whether Chanukah falls in middle or late December, this is the season when long anticipated movies are released, including the second movie installment of the iconic Broadway musical ‘Wicked.’”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘It’s weird when your kids know things you don’t’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.