Hardaway opening ‘Upscale Southern’ restaurant inside Westin Downtown
Penny’s Nitty Gritty Upscale Southern expected to be open in August.
Source: Tigers’ Lester Quinones to remain in NBA draft
The guard wowed NBA teams during his private workouts and has become a potential second-round pick. DeAndre Williams withdraws from NBA draft, returns to MemphisRelated story:
Calkins: Quinones’ shorts were teeny. His impact was not.
Lester Quinones is keeping his name in the NBA draft. But the guy sure had an impact at Memphis. He was a lot more than an air guitar and short shorts.
Inked: Inkan Builders to invest $4.5M near Speedway Terrace; Amaro bar headed to Midtown
This week’s Inked shares news on Inkan Builders footprint in Speedway Terrace, Anima Coffee & Amaro Bar in Midtown and demolition at the historic Melrose High School.
First Horizon shareholders approve Toronto-Dominion Bank merger
The transaction is expected to close early next year.
Table Talk: Wine, whiskey, beer and more; the season of more is upon us
Memphis Italian Festival, Celtic Whiskey Tasting and 2022 Craft Food and Wine Festival are all upon us, and look at Grind City Brewing, taking up all the river views.
Design Review Board approves plans for former Heartbreak Hotel site
The board approved updated design plans for the project in the Edge District.
LITE Memphis’ Pitch Night is creating young entrepreneurs
“Our core mission is about helping students have the ability to create wealth and one of the ways that we do that is through entrepreneurship,” Adrian Smith said. “Because we know that to be a successful entrepreneur, you have to possess a lot of 21st century skills that include communication, goal setting and problem-solving.”
Amber Mills cleared by Chancery Court for reelection run
A Shelby County chancellor has ruled that the county commissioner is eligible to run for reelection despite a question of whether her house is in Fayette County.
TVA’s image takes a hit as it fights to keep Memphis contract
Secrecy, political “jockeying” hurts Tennessee Valley Authority’s message, critics say.
Farmers markets are for more than fruits, vegetables
Jennifer and Chris share their holiday menus, talk over recent food news and dive deeper in farmers markets and homemade ice cream.
Out-of-state U of M students to see tuition increase
“We’ve managed to keep a lid on tuition,” University of Memphis Board Chairman Doug Edwards said.
Memphis Italian Festival returns
“Most of our cooking teams are back with us, we have great entertainment lined up for all three days and we’re ready to go,” said event chairman Bobby Gardino.
Herrington: Tyus Jones and other big Grizzlies offseason questions
There are three categories to consider if Memphis wants to make a move: the draft, free agency and trades.
Tigers Football Insider: Field goal kicking should improve this season
The Tigers struggled kicking field goals last season, but a healthy David Kemp should make the kicking staff more reliable this year.
Metal Museum, city sign lease for Rust Hall
Terms of the 100-year lease include a $35 million renovation of the Overton Park landmark with money from private donors.
Baptist announces new leadership at three Memphis hospitals
Brad Parsons has been promoted at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, while Allison Bosse has been promoted at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women and the Baptist Children’s Hospital.
County Commission Scorecard: Round property tax rate up or down?
The Shelby County Commission Scorecard tracks how the commission votes went at the May 23 session on two key parts of the 2022 county budget season.
Collierville school budget moves forward, but all eyes are on 2023
Collierville Schools approved its budget. The financial plan is more than half of the town’s 2022-23 budget.
Guest column: We need a sense of urgency to curb gun violence
“There is no one easy, quick answer to the challenge of gun violence, but there are some common sense steps that could make a significant dent.”
$500K in cocaine seized in I-40 traffic stop
The cocaine, hidden in a speaker box in the back of the vehicle, was found during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near the Shelby and Fayette County line.
Metro
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Public Safety New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Business
Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
The Daily Memphian will host a seminar Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memphis Botanic Garden where four small business owners will discuss the road to small business ownership.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Sports
Defense critical in Germantown win over Whitehaven
Larry Johnson’s second touchdown of the game gave Germantown its final lead and then the defense did the rest.
High School Sports Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin Market Report: A look at the sportsbooks for Week 3 of college football
Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.