Mayor Strickland to weigh third bid if term limits extended
Strickland issued a statement Wednesday saying he will consider a third term following the City Council’s approval Tuesday of an August ballot question that would expand term limits.
Gov. Lee signs bill affecting Germantown namesake schools
Gov. Lee signed a bill Wednesday that could impact the ownership and operation of Germantown’s namesake schools.
Cocozza comes to Harbor Town, brunch leaves The Majestic Grille
Deni and Patrick Reilly will open Cocozza in Harbor Town this fall, and June 5 is your last chance to grab weekend brunch at The Majestic Grille.
New Eats: Rotolo’s opens with classic pizza, calzones and, yes, deep-dish
Rotolo’s Craft & Crust in East Memphis offers Chicago deep-dish pizza. And it’s good.
Board of Adjustment tables Pinch District project, approves variance for Uptown daycare
The Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment waived an agenda item regarding height changes for the Pinch District development following two board member recusals.
Lausanne, Collierville win boys’ team tennis titles
Lynx win for the first time since 2008; Collierville gains redemption against Ravenwood for first championship in program history.
Digital art, work of Maurice Sendak are headed to Brooks
On the Sidebar, Eric talks to Patty Daigle, the associate curator of modern and contemporary art at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
FedEx embraces autonomous trucking
FedEx announced in September 2021 it would enter a pilot program with California-based Aurora Innovation Inc. to test autonomous driving technology.
Day care closed, license surrendered after child found dead in transport vehicle
The incident occurred May 19. A 1-year-old was found in the day care vehicle during the afternoon after being left in the vehicle that morning.
Crosstown High cancels last few days of classes after COVID uptick
Crosstown High School has begun summer vacation, canceling the final few days of classes because of an uptick in COVID cases.
Germantown names new fire chief
Germantown has promoted one of its assistant chiefs to the role of fire chief, as John Selberg is retiring from Germantown this summer.
Southern Baptist Convention announces new survivor hotline
The Southern Baptist Convention has created a hotline for abuse victims, while preparing for the release of church leaders accused of misconduct. Southern Baptists to release secret list of pastors accused of sexual abuseRelated story:
Former Tiger Josh Minott has a busy week of NBA workouts
Coming off the NBA draft combine, Minott is slated to work out for Toronto and Atlanta, among others.
Table Talk: Memorial Day brings family and food, and the heat is on
With Memorial Day here, it’s time to start cooking summer favorites; Flame MaLaTang brings the heat to Midtown; and it was a great year for the Memphis Greek Festival.
Bartlett approves budget, tax decrease for 2023 fiscal year
Reappraisal and a certified rate led to a slight decrease in property taxes in Bartlett for the coming fiscal year, a $1.73 rate to help fund the annual budget.
ACS budget approved, superintendent receives top marks
Arlington Community Schools Superintendent Jeff Mayo received a stellar review on Tuesday, May 24.
Photo gallery: Spring Fling kicks off
Spring Fling began Tuesday at various venues in and around Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Here’s a look at the action so far.
Metro
The Early Word: Art Museum case is dismissed; airport board may be, too
Two more resign from UTHSC, a “headquarters-worthy property” is up for grabs and you can help name the new hockey team.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Making a case for a new Regional One
Premium State Government Tennessee Dems call for gas sales tax holiday
Public Safety Memphis student detained by ICE ‘not doing well,’ lawmaker says
City of Memphis City Council approves big changes to city impasse procedure
Business
‘A force of nature’: Colleagues, family describe late Varsity Spirit founder
Webb stands among Memphis’ most consequential entrepreneurs, and he’s credited with revolutionizing cheerleading and turning it into what we see today.
Premium Health Care Tennessee will need 8,500 new nurses by 2035. So Methodist Le Bonheur made a pipeline.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Historic Downtown property sold, new clinic opens and building near AutoZone Park for lease
Premium Real Estate Bakery moving into former Midtown Muddy’s
Premium Transportation & Logistics Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out ‘shockingly unusable’ state of local public transit
Sports
GG Jackson a good sport, even on receiving end of viral highlight
Jackson said he might be part of Victor Wembanyama’s career highlights, but he has no regrets about a viral dunk exchange.Related content:
Premium Sports Redbirds open 2026 home slate with weeklong festivities
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Pick watch: Grizzlies fans have a playoff race to follow after all
Premium North Mississippi Pro hockey returning to Mid-South with new team at Landers Center
Memphis Grizzlies Spurs trounce Grizzlies, who lose fourth in a row
Food
Remington ‘cafe’ class gives culinary students a taste of the real world
Remington teaches courses in the basics — knife skills, butchery, classic cooking techniques and plating — before students take a course that everyone simply calls “cafe.”
Food News Memphis Made closing taproom
Suburbs
Charges dropped for 14-year-old involved in St. George’s case
Charges were dropped for a 14-year-old accused of aggravated rape at St. George’s Independent School.
Premium North Mississippi After discovering $2.6M deficit, Hernando approves forensic audit
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is for the kids (of all ages), Prince and Dylan duel
Also opening this week in wide release are two horror-comedies: “They Will Kill You” with Zazie Beetz (“Atlanta”) and Myha’la (“Industry”), and “Forbidden Fruits.”
Premium Music Dance, eat and drink the night away at Brazil by Night
Opinion
Calkins: Trump came to Memphis. We’ll soon be ‘virtually crime free.’
President Donald Trump came to Memphis to declare victory over crime. Two Friday night shootings were a reminder that work still remains. Trump visits Memphis to talk Task Force US to hold off striking Iranian power plants, Trump says in MemphisRelated content:
Opinion Opinion: In Memphis, school decisions carry history. This one carries hope.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Making a case for a new Regional One
Regional One, which many longtime Memphians may still call the Med, can trace its roots back to 1829.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Behind the scenes of Trump’s Memphis visit
Games
Sudoku: March 25
Ready for today’s sudokus?