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.
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The Early Word: Wing man owes big, and Collierville is over half-done hotel
State legislators get automatically reelected, something may finally open in San Diego Cantina and a Grizz loss is a win.
Elections In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice
Elections Four Tenn. Legislature incumbents win reelection at filing deadline
Business Wing Guru owner gets diversion but must repay more than $335,000
Elections State Rep. Hardaway not on August ballot according to state list
Business
Mississippi restaurant to take over San Diego Cantina spot
An opening of the long-empty San Diego Cantina in East Memphis seems to be on the horizon. Plus, a Petals of a Peony’s to-go restaurant is opening near the University of Memphis.
Premium Real Estate Collierville threatens to sue over unfinished hotel
Premium Business Building connections: Bartlett hosts 28th annual Business, Health and Home Expo
Business Wing Guru owner gets diversion but must repay more than $335,000
Real Estate February home sales up with a busy spring expected
Sports
In an era of player transfers, a college basketball senior from Memphis stuck around
Former Briarcrest and Memphis Academy of Health Sciences standout David Dixon is part of an increasingly exclusive club: Players who remain with one program throughout their college careers.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies provide medical update on Scotty Pippen Jr.
Memphis Grizzlies Khris Middleton’s fourth-quarter scoring frenzy leads Mavericks to victory against Grizzlies
Sports Nate Ament convinced Rick Barnes he could play. Tennessee is glad he did
High School Sports Bartlett holds off late Bearden charge, advances to 4A semis
Food
$15 Deal: Barksdale’s chilaquiles fries
Instead of using chips as the chilaquiles’ base, the geniuses at Barksdale’s use long, crispy, shoestring fries.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Mississippi restaurant to take over San Diego Cantina spot
Suburbs
Bailey: Memories of Libertyland, Lakeland and the Cunninghams’ collection
Former Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham and his brother Bill keep the memories of local attractions alive with items from the past.
Elections In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Drawing strangers with crayons in a bar
In a Cooper-Young bar, a musician and painter led a room full of people through speed portraits.
The To-Do List St. Patrick’s Day fun, Brazilian food and unlimited coffee
Opinion
Calkins: Lionel Hollins has never left Memphis — or stopped working to make it a better place.
Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Time to shamrock out for St. Patrick’s
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations start early this year, with parades and parties beginning Saturday, March 14.
Business The AM/DM podcast: Could consumers see tariff refunds?
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A ‘Killer’ lawn
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the lawn at Jerry Lee Lewis’ home and was taken by Brandon LaGrone II.