The beat goes on no matter the weather at Beale Street Music Fest
Shortly after 10 p.m. severe weather in the Memphis area forced the festival to stop and concert goers to seek shelter. After a lot of confusion, the festival did resume.
Herrington: Do the Grizzlies have a ‘death lineup’ too?
Grizzlies-Warriors Series Preview: Seven years after the Stephen Curry/Klay Thompson/Draymond Green Warriors beat Memphis, there is a new cast of Grizzlies — and the Curry/Thompson/Green Warriors still stand in their way.
Iverson Classic notebook: Ja Morant takes in all-star game
The Grizzlies point guard was one of a number of current or former NBA players at the high school basketball showcase.
NFL draft: Steelers take WR Calvin Austin III in fourth round
The wide receiver is the second Tigers player picked in the 2022 NFL draft.
Zoning request suggests Hard Rock Hotels is targeting Downtown
Documents filed with the city propose a Hard Rock Hotel at the current Jerry Lee Lewis Cafe & Honkey Tonk on Beale Street.
Botanic Garden creates ‘901-derland’ with new Alice exhibit
Armed with a new mosaiculture manager, a 20-foot-tall Red Queen and lots of bunnies, the Memphis Botanic Garden is hoping visitors are ready to fall down a rabbit hole.
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis Grizzlies happy to stay off the beach
Jaren Jackson Jr. is happy to still be playing. The Grizzlies will save their vacations for later this summer.
Grizzlies stage another fourth-quarter comeback to close out Wolves
For the third time in this first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Memphis Grizzlies found themselves trailing by double digits in the fourth quarter, only to come back and win. Calkins: Grizzlies win first playoff series since 2015. (But it won’t be their last.) Minnesota meltdown, Memphis moxie: Grizzlies win series in fourth quartersRelated stories:
Grizzlies podcast: Grizzlies win! Golden State awaits
Does Memphis have an answer for the Golden State “death lineup?” And what does their own “death lineup” look like?
Shelby County sees uptick in COVID cases
The increase in cases aligns with national data, which shows new cases trending upward in many parts of the country as precautions like social distancing and mask wearing are loosened.
Survival Guide: Saturday at Beale Street Music Fest
It’s day two of Beale Street Music Festival, and we share a hack to beat the Ferris wheel line and offer some ideas on where to eat. Plus, we highlight a headliner you must see and some notable locals.
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)
Memphis pop-up clinics to help children get up to date on immunizations
During the pandemic, many parents fell behind on their children’s regular childhood immunizations. A series of free clinics will help get Memphis kids up to date on their vaccinations.
Guest column: Jordan Carpenter is the right choice for District 4 commissioner
Carpenter reflects the hard-working constituents of Germantown and East Memphis, and he understands the needs of middle-class families.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
We’ve got Grizzlies, artistry and food. Cast a ballot for the week’s best picture.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Sentencings set in Nichols case, Juneteenth and Pride
Also happening this week: Former Shelby County Commissioner Sidney Chism holds his annual political picnic, and the Shelby County Health Department hosts a community fair.
Spirit of Memphis Gallery: It was City vs County on the court
Public Safety Juvenile detention center transfer to occur by October
Premium Shelby County In critical week ahead, County Commission will wrangle budget and tax rate
Business
Germantown considering bank in medical district
The Planning Commission unanimously endorsed plans for adding West Tennessee Bank to the collection of medical offices in Wolf River Professional Center.
Premium Lakeland Moribund Lake District project gets jump start
Premium Real Estate Inked: Former Germantown coffee spot becomes salon
Business Memphis Chamber’s new council, execs will foster global biz, city workforce
Sports
ESPN’s Thamel makes mention of Memphis split move to Pac-12, Big East
In a report Sunday night, ESPN’s Pete Thamel called Memphis — an American Athletic Conference member — “the most interesting chess piece for future realignment outside of the power leagues.”
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Redbirds drop finale at Stripers, hold on for series victory
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis trades Desmond Bane
Food
Winner, winner, chicken dinner: First Raising Cane’s in Memphis area opens
Chicken-finger fanatics, cheerleaders and an Elvis impersonator flocked to the popular chain restaurant for a combo meal and a chance to win free Cane’s for a year.
Suburbs
Fitness Center updates progress under Collierville ownership
The parks and recreation director told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen many people like the small atmosphere and that there is little waiting for equipment.
Arts & Culture
Where them fans at? Line dancing steps into the spotlight
In parks and studios across Memphis, line dancing is drawing people together through shared steps, soulful music and a spirit of joy.
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk
A look at what the Grizzlies got, why they did the trade, where it leaves the team going into the summer and what could be next.Related story:
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Zach Edey will miss the start of the season. What now?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the news Zach Edey will be reevaluated in four months following ankle surgery.