Doug McGowen confirmed as head of MLGW
The council also confirmed Chandell Ryan as the city’s new chief operating officer — the first woman to hold the No. 2 post in city government.
MLGW warns of higher consumer costs next year
Though the utility has no plans to increase rates this year — or next — costs are still expected to be 9% higher than last year.
Tennessee Vols are No. 1 in first College Football Playoff rankings
Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia and Clemson are top four in first College Football Playoff rankings announced Tuesday, Nov. 1.
UIC won’t budge on Damaria Franklin, so Tigers will appeal to NCAA
For the 6-foot-3 transfer guard Tigers coach Penny Hardaway calls “pretty special,” the most direct route to eligibility would be for University of Illinois-Chicago head coach Luke Yaklich to sign a “no participation opportunity” form. But UIC and Yaklich refuse to sign.
Grizzlies injury report: Three questionable, three out against Trail Blazers
The Grizzlies have played just two games so far this season with Dillon Brooks, Ja Morant and Desmond Bane available.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl gives record donation to St. Jude
The 64th AutoZone Liberty Bowl will be played on Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 4:30 p.m. and be broadcast on ESPN.
Kroger pulls gas request; Final phase of Germantown development approved
Germantown’s Planning Commission endorsed the final piece of TraVure. Kroger withdraws a request to add fuel service before the commission voted on the matter.
Memphis Botanic Garden to build outdoor kitchen, tropical glasshouse
The Memphis Botanic Garden has launched a new, $5 million capital campaign to pay for a number of facility upgrades at the East Memphis site.
Collierville planner discusses strength of town’s development projects
Jaime Groce addressed significant activity expected along three major corridors in Collierville.
City police force should include 2,000+ officers next year
Currently, MPD employs 1,911 officers, according to the city’s data hub.
Christ Church votes to leave United Methodist Church
Within months, the congregation will vote on whether to affiliate with another Methodist group or be independent.
Memphis Zoo seeks $1.5M for animal hospital
Memphian Tommie Dunavant pitches in $800,000 to the Memphis Zoo’s $1.5 million fundraising effort for its animal hospital.
County Clerk misses Halloween office opening deadline
County chief administrative officer Harold Collins says the office is fully equipped, but Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert says the office won’t open until early December, missing a deadline set by Shelby County commissioners.
City Council delays vote on Memphis in May damage deposit funding
The item returns to the Memphis City Council for discussion at its Nov. 15 session.
New $230M program aimed at improving Tennessee health care
The program will award grants to expand patient capacity, upgrade practices and technology, and improve access to health care services.
Compromise could cost Audubon Park golf course one of its holes
The compromise announced by Memphis City Council members Ford Canale and Chase Carlisle Monday, Oct. 31, does away with a hole in the expanded golf course by the park’s lake.
Ford announces $1M grant program for West Tennessee
The grants, ranging between $25,000 and $100,000, will be available to local nonprofits and municipalities for capital improvements such as new playgrounds or renovated facilities.
UTHSC statewide tour kicks off in Memphis
During this week’s tour, university officials will discuss the values that shape the culture of the University of Tennessee system as well as the university’s increased focus on rural health care,
Everything we know about the road work at the I-55 and Crump interchange
Until Valentine’s Day 2025, motorists may want to take I-40.
Five notable concerts happening this November
Coming to a stage near you this month: The long-time Memphian playing a makeup show in Germantown, the local rapper who has his own dance challenge on TikTok and an artist currently on his eighth arena tour.
Hernando to vote on 1% tax for parks
Hernando voters will consider adding a 1% tax to prepared foods, such as restaurants and delis, to help fund an improved parks program in the DeSoto County city.Related story:
Tigers Basketball Insider: Who could be Memphis’ X factor this season?
Memphis’ two exhibition games confirmed the obvious: Kendric Davis and DeAndre Williams are clearly the Tigers’ two best players. But who’s next?
‘Tis the season: Christmas in Collierville 2022 schedule released
It’s time for Santa Claus’ elves to get busy in Collierville.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Senior standout paces SBA bowling
St. Benedict senior Rachel Gammill posts high game in victory over St. Mary’s.
NFL Week 8: Notable performances from former Tigers
Tony Pollard had a career day and became the first Cowboys running back to score three rushing touchdowns in a game since 2015.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Rittenhouse returns; Judge Anderson is replaced
Also happening this week: Michalyn Easter-Thomas provides a Chelsea Greenline update, and Evergreen Presbyterian turns guns into garden tools.
Shelby County County Commission to pick new judge to finish Bill Anderson’s term
Metro Political Roundup: NYC mayor dropped charges recall Ford Sr. case
Sports
Buckley: Dain Dainja wanted to be a small forward. Memphis had other ideas.
Dain Dainja went to Baylor wanting to be a small forward. Penny Hardaway and the Tigers had a different idea, and it’s paying big.
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Dainja leads Tigers’ second-half surge in blowout win over FAU
Premium Sports Tigers baseball fails to sweep series against Valparaiso, but takes two of three
Business
Movers & Shakers
NST Law and Memphis River Parks Partnership announce promotions and an addition.
Premium Health Care Displaced federal workers grieve lost lives, struggle with uncertainty
Health Care ‘Black Men in White Coats’ event inspires medicine and science careers
Food
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.
Suburbs
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Neighborhoods
Cabinet Shop Lofts becoming The Stallion, with help from Downtown grant
The Center City Development Corp. also approved funds for a transition home for people exiting the Hospitality Hub’s program.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”