Memphis airport to reinstall Tommy Kha artwork
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority says it will reinstall the Tommy Kha artwork it had taken down after saying it had generated “a lot of” negative feedback from Elvis fans.
Calkins: We have a civic crisis, Memphis. ESPN is in town.
ESPN is spending the entire day in Memphis. Which is great, sure. But how are we going to keep that chip on our shoulder now?
The ESPN bonanza is here and the Grizzlies are a ‘Broadway show’
ESPN’s Michael Wilbon can understand why Memphians are excited about the media giant’s presence, but he thinks it’s time they embrace a new kind of attitude. Related story:
Tuesday prep report: CBHS soccer gets off on the right foot
Second-half goal and a big late save lift Brothers over ECS in season-opener.
Strickland says city through ‘first quarter’ of MLGW-TVA decision
The three returning and two new MLGW board members breezed through City Council approval Tuesday, as a move to hire an energy consultant was put on hold.Related story:
Booker T. Jones, Mavis Staples among newest class of Memphis Music Hall of Fame
After a two-year hiatus, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame announced eight inductees, including stars of Sun, Stax and beyond.
Jill Biden to welcome Ukrainian patients at St. Jude
First Lady Jill Biden will be in Memphis Friday, March 25, for a tour of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
City Council questions Soulsville TIF
Several Memphis City Council members said Tuesday, March 22, they don’t think it is large enough or generates enough property tax increment to get much going in terms of economic development in the Soulsville area.
State House committee advances two bills giving state more power over speech
“I might say this sounds like a five star bill to me,” state Rep. Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) said of a bill that seeks to ban “factually false” reviews on sites like Yelp.
State bill on pipelines would not undo city ordinances, council told
Council members withdrew a resolution Tuesday, March 22, opposing the bill in Nashville after amendments were made. The bill would still limit the council’s ability to regulate convenience stores with gas pumps.
Local Habitat for Humanity gets its largest single gift ever from MacKenzie Scott
The philanthropist is donating more than $400 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates.
Arlington Whataburger site plan approved
The Whataburger location in Arlington has received site plan approval from the town’s Planning Commission, moving it closer to construction.
Neighborhood leaders to discuss plans for former drive-in
Uplift Westwood CDC, along with City of Memphis staff, is hosting a meeting Thursday, March 24, to discuss plans for the old drive-in property in Westwood that was recently purchased by the city.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Who should Memphis prioritize in transfer portal?
Memphis currently has no commitments from new recruits, but that might not be as dire as it seems.
Meet Walbridge, the company building Ford’s Blue Oval City
The Detroit construction company had its first supplier outreach meeting in January in Memphis, followed by a similar meeting in March in Jackson, Tennessee, about 45 miles east of the Megasite.
Kevin Durant invokes names of NBA’s elite when talking about Ja Morant
The Nets and Grizzlies will face off on a nationally televised game Wednesday.
Emoni Bates staying at Memphis would be mutually beneficial
Another year with the Tigers could boost his draft stock, and the team needs his offense. Plus: The transfer portal looms.
From the heart: Memphis pediatric heart surgeon leads mission to Ukraine
“I know it’s crazy. I understand that. But these kids can’t wait for the war to end,” said Dr. William Novick.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Metro
Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Due to security concerns, Malco began installing six-foot, black aluminum poles around the property in July. The city issued a stop work order, halting the project.
Premium Elections Election Commission sets runoff date for Collierville
Business
Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Due to security concerns, Malco began installing six-foot, black aluminum poles around the property in July. The city issued a stop work order, halting the project.
Health Care University of Memphis-made medical device helps COPD sufferers
Sports
Houston freshman voted player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Canon Day as The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week for Week 12.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Food
$10 Deal: Mocktails and lion’s mane at Memphis Whistle
Memphis Whistle is a cocktail bar where standard pub fare is spun on its head.
Suburbs
Cushman & Wakefield tapped to lead efforts at The Lake District
Cushman & Wakefield will try to salvage the plans for The Lake District after the multifamily development suffered financial problems.
Arts & Culture
Pompeii exhibit gives Graceland visitors glimpse into ‘time capsule’
Casts created in hollowed-out spaces of volcanic ash and other artifacts from the frozen city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., are on display at Graceland starting this week.
Opinion
Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Five Memphis surprises
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season.