New health directive strongly urges masking
The Shelby County Health Department has new guidance on masking.
Calkins: Another win for Memphis, delivered by FedEx
Memphis is losing its World Golf Championship event after just three years. But never fear — it’s trading up. FedEx St. Jude tournament switches from WGC to playoff openerRelated story:
Grizzlies notebook: Memphis dominates in summer league start
Grizzlies coaches get a first look at Yves Pons, Romeo Weems in Salt Lake City.
FedEx-St. Jude live blog: Day 3
Harris English, who tied the front-nine course record with a 28, leads after day one with a 62. Four golfers are two shots back — Jim Herman, Carlos Ortiz, Ian Poulter and Matthew Wolff.
Change of designation only benefits Memphis as a tour stop
The tournament’s new placement on the calendar will bring a bigger, deeper field to TPC Southwind in 2022.Related story:
Memphis businessman, baseball fan donates $1.5M to renovate U of M field
Avron Fogelman’s gift will go to a new artificial turf field, among other improvements.
Council calls for return of mask mandate
The resolution is not binding and the council cannot enact a mask mandate as it did previously because the state has blocked the ability for local governments to do so.
Planning Commission favors retail, 54 units for Thornwood project
The Germantown Planning Commission encouraged approval of a new phase of Thornwood which includes residential units and retail.
Raleigh used car lot controversy takes another turn
The Memphis City Council members changed their minds about a used car lot in Raleigh. And, the council will vote on a pair of resolutions asking the TVA to avoid moving coal ash from the old Allen Fossil plant.
Harris considering weekly COVID testing for some county employees
The Shelby County mayor says a survey of county employees found that 70% had already been vaccinated.
Germantown requiring vaccinations for city employees
Germantown will mandate vaccines for city employees with termination a possibility if they don’t comply.
Here’s what transportation will look like for SCS’ return to school Monday
As Shelby County Schools students gear up for in-person school Monday, Aug. 9, the district is revving up a new fleet of buses.
Rising COVID numbers frightening for restaurateur and doctor
Dr. Jeff Warren believes it’s time for mandatory masking; Deni Reilly worries restaurants are going to bear the brunt of high COVID numbers once again.
Lifeline to Success leader appointed acting head of county re-entry program
DeAndre Brown has been tapped to be the acting head of the county’s re-entry program.
Council presses TVA for details of coal ash disposal
Council resolutions to call for no coal ash disposal within the city and over aquifers that supply the city’s drinking water will be voted on in two weeks.
Strickland outlines plan for spending federal ARPA money
The outline includes major funding for an expansion of broadband to parts of the city where connections were a problem as schools went to virtual learning last year.
Arlington BMA approves emergency funds for bridge repairs
Emergency funds were used to repair a bridge on Chester Street in Arlington damaged by decades of erosion at the pillars.
Memphis 901 FC fullback named to USL Championship team of the week
Fullback provided the key assist in Saturday’s victory over Sporting Kansas City II.
Metro
Rain delay impacts Showboats crowd, but Yacht Club stays faithful
A three-hour weather delay before the start of Saturday’s game and a loss to the Arlington Renegades didn’t deter fans who say Showboats are the best entertainment value in town.
City of Memphis Memphis in May’s Great American River Run goes virtual
Premium City of Memphis Memphis mayor, council clash over ‘poor budgeting’
State Government Tennessee man is executed for killing his wife and her two sons
Business
Edge District restaurants get funding, Downtown adding street musicians
Incoming restaurants in the Edge District received financial backing from the Downtown Memphis Commission, and the Main Street Mall will soon see more musicians.
Premium Food News Food Files: Cousins Maine Lobster, The Juice Joint return next weekend
Premium Real Estate U of M ‘exploring options’ as it closes Holiday Inn for renovations
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant offering Memphis to Knoxville nonstop flights
Sports
Rain delay impacts Showboats crowd, but Yacht Club stays faithful
A three-hour weather delay before the start of Saturday’s game and a loss to the Arlington Renegades didn’t deter fans who say Showboats are the best entertainment value in town.
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Lakeland Prep wins historic baseball title
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. misses All-NBA designation. What it means for the Grizzlies.
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Lakeland, Munford baseball advance; Bartlett soccer falls
Food
$15 Deal: Sea snails — yes, sea snails — at Pho 4Ever
As food writer Joshua Carlucci says, Pho 4Ever’s sauteed sea snails are “one of the best things I’ve eaten all year. Full stop. And I’ve been doing a lot of traveling recently.”
Suburbs
Lakeland couple is breathing new life into cigar lounge
Hoping to capitalize on the growing cigar-smoking trend, a pair of entrepreneurs is retooling a smoking emporium concept in Lakeland after the troubles with The Lake District.
Arts & Culture
Next GPAC director must understand ‘the Germantown way’
Germantown will likely hire its next executive director from within. The opening comes as Paul Chandler takes the top position at Memphis River Parks Partnership.
Opinion
Conaway: Our ghosts are calling this Memorial Day
“On Dec. 2, 1943, USS LCT-242 was sunk by a circling torpedo off Naples, Italy. In a little more than a year of service, she earned two battle stars. She was a Memphis girl.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Which NBA Finals showdown would be most watchable?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which conference finals team most resembles the Memphis Grizzlies and which NBA Finals matchup would be most entertaining.