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
The Early Word: Rittenhouse in an empty house; Tigers in the Dainja zone
New coalition protests a possible state school takeover, Germantown gets a first look at First Watch and we say sew long to a chain craft store.
Education Memphians speak out against potential state MSCS takeover
Education Here are the charter operators applying to open or run schools in Tennessee in 2026-27
Education MSCS greenlights 2025-26 school calendar
Business
Beyond the wheelchair: Local clinic helps bridge accessibility gap
At the Seating and Positioning Clinic in Arlington, workers improve the quality of life by building custom-made wheelchairs and positioning devices for Tennesseans of all ages with a range of disabilities.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Freight company coming to Memphis; new Gossett car dealership
Financial Services Truist Bank names new Memphis president
Health Care ‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation
Sports
Buckley: Flopping? Flailing? Maybe. But PJ Haggerty wants what he’s earned.
Frustration finally boiled over for guard PJ Haggerty and the Tigers. “If he gets fouled,” coach Penny Hardaway said, “we just want the call.”
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘It’s time to win’: Dainja takes over late to lift Tigers past Rice
Premium Sports Freshman Carter McKay shows early potential in Tigers baseball
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: What NCAA Tournament seed does Memphis deserve?
Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Barnes & Noble to open in Germantown
Germantown hasn’t had a large bookstore since 2011, when Borders closed in the Carrefour shopping center.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Last Breath,’ Oscar predictions
There are a lot of new movies opening this week, including films with Woody Harrelson, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, Pete Davidson and Mid-South great Morgan Freeman.
Opinion
Calkins: A birth, a death and an improbable reunion — after more than three decades
Kelli Collins was just 16 when she gave her baby up for adoption. Three months later, she died in a car crash. This is the story of how that baby found his way back to Memphis.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Wally Joe, Andrew Adams talk Acre, James Beard awards
Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams are the guests on Sound Bites to talk food, travel James Beard awards and their recent Lunar New Year dinner.