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
Firestone site in North Memphis won’t house new jail
The Shelby County Commission has approved a resolution that rules out the New Chicago area of North Memphis from being the site of any new jail county government may decide to build.
Education The AM/DM podcast: MSCS is looking to close schools — here’s why and why now
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Harris is done with ethics board; Bayer may have a buyer
Premium Public Safety When? Why? Is this double jeopardy? Questions arise in new trial for former officers
Business
Is third time the charm for the 33 acres of ‘opportunity’ in Germantown?
Time after time, proposals have stalled for the Arthur property land along Poplar Avenue. Now, a new plan is on the table, and “it’s an opportunity to give Germantown the town square it’s been looking for.”
Premium Business Downtown nightclub Rumba Room has a new salsa partner — and it’s a breakfast burrito spot
Premium Real Estate Google confirms West Memphis data center
Health Care Memphis school students diagnosed with highly contagious, viral illness
Sports
Memphis hasn’t narrowed down a go-to receiver. For coach Ryan Silverfield, that’s not a problem.
Five different receivers have three catches or more after the first two games. That receivers’ room is producing by committee, and Ryan Silverfield says the variety is a positive. Related content:
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How to restore balance to college football? Hall of Fame coach Mack Brown has an idea.
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Food
What to order: The Genre’s lamb with pasta
The Genre is the kind of spot where folks may come to hear live music or sing karaoke. But they’re missing out on the complete experience if they don’t indulge in the kitchen’s offerings.
Suburbs
Bailey: Germantown Festival — an event with tradition, memories and birth
Festival-goers will descend on the west end of Old Germantown this weekend for a tradition of crafters, food and entertainment.
Arts & Culture
Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center plans eclectic 2025-26 season
With tribute bands, family-friendly productions and stars like T. Graham Brown, Booker T. Jones and Wendy Moten, the BPACC presents a diverse lineup for the coming season.
Opinion
Opinion: The most common diagnosis in Memphis? A broken heart.
“We live in a city where too many carry wounds we can’t see. Trauma from childhood. Grief that never healed. Depression that whispers lies in the night. Anxiety that clenches like a fist.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: MSCS is looking to close schools — here’s why and why now
Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond’s administration is expected to produce a list of schools to close or consolidate later this month, and at least one board member said there’s no need to keep kicking the can down the road.
Games
Daily WordRow: MEM to ATL
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.