COVID surge hospital, never used, closes for good
All expenses, including monthly rent, are eligible to be reimbursed by the federal government.
Details emerge for Memphis assistant Larry Brown’s contract
The Hall of Fame coach signed a one-year, $300,000 deal with the university, plus bonuses.
$30M loan fund created for Medical District housing, mixed-use buildings
The $30 million Memphis Medical District Investment Fund is designed to spur inclusive real estate development in the impoverished neighborhoods ringing the robust Memphis Medical District.
Calkins: Rooting for forfeits — and Vandy! — in this year’s SEC
Calkins: “The only thing SEC states do better than football is ignorance. Why you should be rooting for forfeits — and fully vaccinated Vanderbilt — this season.”
Looks are deceiving but Germantown Legends are believing
“We don’t look good getting off the bus but there’s zero fear,” coach Carey Talley says as they open play in the U.S. Youth Soccer national tournament.
Le Bonheur announces $95 million expansion
The expansion includes enlarging the cardiovascular and neonatal floors, in addition to the surgery-recovery area and main floor.
Calvin Austin III, Quindell Johnson named to major watchlists
Preseason accolades continue to roll in for the two University of Memphis Tigers star football players.
The joy - and science - of live audiences at The Orpheum
The head of The Orpheum joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.
It’s a matter of sooner, later or never for unvaccinated
The COVID-19 vaccine is readily available, but many people are still deciding against vaccination – at least for now. The moment of urgency has passed and instead has been replaced by a relaxed attitude, even as the Delta variant spreads and puts unvaccinated people at risk for severe illness and even death.
Labor shortage creates a ‘great time to be an employee’
Employers are giving hiring bonuses, creating retention incentives, making work schedules more flexible, raising pay, providing transportation to workers and providing other incentives to fill positions during this tight labor market.
Despite pandemic and unemployment, donations at U of M top $35 million
The university raised more than $35 million, including a record of $26.5 million for academic support when unemployment was at record highs and the campus mostly was quiet.
Proposed subdivision at Germantown Country Club in line with recent approvals
Germantown Country Club’s sheer size and the number of lots in the proposed Glasgow residential development for the property makes the project unique, but the density is comparable to other recently approved proposals.
Street Food: Sugar Ghost brings bubble tea, and soon ice cream, to Broad Ave.
Mary Claire White has long sold jewelry and candles in the Broad Avenue Arts District. With Sugar Ghost, she’s brought bubble tea to the neighborhood, and has an ice cream shop coming soon.
Metro
Feagins made her case to be MSCS’ leader again. Here’s what she said.
Marie Feagins’ attorney argued the public termination meetings were just a “rubber stamp.” The school board’s attorney argued Feagins lacked evidence of direct knowledge of violations and instead relied on secondhand information.
City of Memphis City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Premium Music Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, but his wild Memphis night will live on forever
Update Business XAI’s second data center to come online within weeks
Business
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
City of Memphis City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Premium Real Estate 113-year-old building at U of M slated for $25 million renovation
Update Business XAI’s second data center to come online within weeks
Sports
Redbirds Recap: ‘Birds drop opener to Stripers
Shortstop JJ Wetherholt hit his second Triple-A home run to lead off the bottom of the first inning and tie the game at one.
Update Sports Showboats sail away, per report
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis natives Fred Smith Jr., Cello Jackson set to visit Tigers, per report
Premium City of Memphis Deal to keep Grizzlies in Memphis won’t be done this summer, mayor says
Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
Arts & Culture
City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Plus, the Memphis City Council also sent the first installment of capital funding to start the redevelopment of the old Southwest Twin drive-in.
Opinion
Calkins: Paul Sax is about to stop teaching tennis. But that’s not all we can learn.
After 42 years of teaching tennis, Paul Sax is retiring. But he still has lessons to teach us about a well-led life.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How the Old Daisy plays into a decades-long lawsuit
Who controls Beale Street? On The AM/DM podcast, Mary Cashiola talks to The Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries about how that question could be answered, once and for all.