Parkview Apartments may shift from senior living
Plans were submitted to convert the landmark at 1914 Poplar Ave. into market-rate apartments. An additional request to place the site on the National Register of Historic Places was also submitted.
Z-Bo, Grizzlies give back to Rozelle Elementary
As part of the NBA’s anniversary legacy program, the Grizzlies brought a new dance studio and outdoor basketball court to the school.
Ja Morant updated to questionable
The Grizzlies, coming off two straight losses, including a blowout against the Nuggets, could see Morant on the court this weekend.
Greater Memphis Chamber relocating to Tower at Peabody Place
The Greater Memphis Chamber will be moving its Downtown office from the Falls Building to the Tower at Peabody Place.
Lamar hosting gun violence town hall Saturday
State Sen. London Lamar will host a Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall Saturday, April 9, to discuss ways to reduce gun violence as well as community-based solutions.
House amends bill requiring review of Blue Oval City contractors
The bill would require the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee to submit a report detailing the name and location of each business or third-party entity contracted to perform construction work at the site.
Social Club: Memphis cheers on Chef Tam, ‘The Rock’ shows Memphis love
Chef Tamra Patterson wins “Chopped,” a Memphian releases her first novel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shows Memphis some love.
Grizzlies ‘ready’ for Morant’s return
The Grizzlies, who just dropped two on the road, are encouraged after Ja Morant’s 5-on-5 practice.
Conaway: A pliable governor, a shameful legislature
“Democrat or Republican, there is no justification, no possible excuse, for what the puppet governor and the Tennessee General Assembly jerking his strings are doing to the children of our state and to our future.”
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)
Key legislation pending at the Tennessee General Assembly
For more, visit The Daily Memphian’s full coverage of state government.
Updated Monday, April 18.
Huett-Garcia claims school board seat at filing deadline
Billy Orgel decided not to file the petition for re-election he pulledin February. That left Amber Huett-Garcia as the only candidate in the race and effectively elected to the District 6 MSCS board seat at the Thursday filing deadline. There were other surprises at the deadline in other races.
Metro
House GOP to push forward Memphis school takeover plan with ‘teeth’
If lawmakers can agree this year, change could come quickly to Memphis-Shelby County schools, which is already primed for major upheaval in 2026.
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Business
Food Files: Could Cava come to the Mid-South? And, The Artist Table hosts all-you-can-eat ramen.
Cordova is possibly being “considered” for a buzzy fast-casual chain restaurant’s new location. Downtown’s The Artist Table will host an all-you-can-eat ramen dinner to send off its first chef-in-residency.
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Sports
Ja Morant’s return sparks high-flying Grizzlies win
With Morant back at the wheel the Grizzlies offense generated 26 fastbreak points, the second most of the season. Related content:
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Food
$15 Deal: Libro’s 1/2 pasta portions
Three things always keep food writer Erica Horton from eating at Libro. But not this time.
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Suburbs
From The Heights to the ’burbs: Community builder Jared Myers to shape Bartlett’s next chapter
Bartlett has a new economic development manager who took over the role at the first of December and is learning all the key players in the suburb.
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Arts & Culture
Stitching love into every seam: Quilt guild’s pillowcases give Youth Villages children something of their own
A local quilting group donates part of their talent to Youth Villages residents, creating pillowcases for the children living in the Bartlett facility.
Visual Arts Glaciers, asthma and the midnight sun: Memphis artists’ adventures in the Arctic Circle
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Now we must get serious about second-chance hiring’
“I say as a retired police detective: If Memphis wants fewer repeat offenders, fewer victims, and stronger communities, we don’t need to look far for solutions. We just need to open the doors that lead to work.”
Shelby County Opinion: Why the Shelby County Clerk’s Office deserves our attention
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What to do on the last weekend of the year
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, hopefully you like music or comedy. Or both.
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Games
Sudoku: Dec. 26
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?