Sylvamo chooses East Memphis for world headquarters
Sylvamo, the spinoff from International Paper, will locate its global headquarters in East Memphis.
Sixth Circuit affirms Judge Norris: Eviction ban is not legal
In early 2020, Congress passed a law establishing an eviction moratorium that was to end in summer 2020. But the CDC extended the moratorium at the request of former President Trump.
Germantown School District announces COVID guidelines
Germantown schools provided details of its COVID safety precautions for the coming school year.
Bridge won’t reopen until early August
The initial estimate was a late July reopening for the Hernando DeSoto Bridge. TDOT officials also upped the number of replacement plates to be installed aside from the damage that prompted the closing of the interstate bridge from 16 to 17.
Biggest sign yet that Tesla is coming to Memphis in a large way: a sign
In lieu of a press release, there’s a sign that Tesla has big plans for Memphis.
Peach Jam notebook: Two local standouts vie for championship this weekend
Memphis University School stars Curtis Givens III and R’Chaun King are still on track to bring a Peach Jam championship back to Memphis.
Tennessee Dept. of Health resumes vaccine promotion, school clinics
Tennessee may still immunize 14-18-year-olds under Mature Minor Doctrine but instances are “very nuanced and fringe,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Lisa Piercey.
Calkins: Why Memphis needs the Big 12 to die
‘Memphis deserves better than to be fretting about conference realignment again. It needs the Big 12 to implode once and for all.’
901 FC brings 3-game unbeaten streak to Tulsa game
Coach Ben Pirmann is looking for a thorough 90-minute performance in the team’s first home match in a month.
S. Memphis rail track company wants tax incentive to expand
Atlantic Track plans to expand its rail-manufacturing operations in South Memphis, hiring another 26 people.
Task force briefings resume as Delta drives up COVID cases
The Shelby County Health Department reported 259 new coronavirus cases Thursday, July 22. One month ago, the agency reported 14 new cases. Majority are Delta variant.
Son of the late Desmond Merriweather intends to walk on at Memphis
Nikc Merriweather helped Penny Hardaway win multiple state championships at East High.
About Town: Why a new driving school in Frayser matters
It’s not often you see someone leave their full-time job as a University of Memphis business officer to start a neighborhood driving school. That’s exactly what Teresa Landrum-Caswell did.
Raleigh used car lot controversy takes turn toward kayaks and bike rentals
Car lots and gas stations are getting more scrutiny from the Memphis City Council. But the idea of a proposed used car lot on Old Austin Peay Highway becoming a bike and kayak rental business instead is a new twist.
Cheers for Beers: Grind City Brewing is a brew with a view
Grind City Brewing Co. sits on a hill in Uptown that provides a spectacular view of Downtown Memphis and the bridge, and the artisan taproom has about a dozen beers on tap.
Conaway: State of Tennessee’s in a state of denial
Just when we’re coming up for air from the plague, the plague that is our Tennessee Legislature and governor have proved – again – that they’re still smothering in stupidity.
Metro
City of Memphis questions legality of its employee unions
The city argues that there’s nothing in its charter that gives city employees the right to collectively bargain as a union.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: B.B. King and The Daily Memphian have birthdays
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Business
Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
The Tops location, which suffered another fire in February, had been within four weeks of reopening after a major reconstruction.
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Sports
Vote for the Daily Memphian high school player of the week, Week 4
Standout football players from Briarcrest, Central, Lakeland Prep, Melrose, Munford and St. Benedict are up for consideration.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis game with Arkansas will be televised on ABC
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
High School Sports Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Food
Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
The Tops location, which suffered another fire in February, had been within four weeks of reopening after a major reconstruction.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: B.B. King’s 100th Birthday Celebration electrifies Beale Street
Marching bands, drumlines, street flippers and more took to Beale Street to celebrate what would be B.B. King’s 100th birthday.
Opinion
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: B.B. King and The Daily Memphian have birthdays
In this episode of The AM/DM, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and columnist Chris Herrington talk about the week ahead, which includes The Daily Memphian’s upcoming anniversary.
Games
Daily WordRow: Kitchen hacks
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.