Third season of NBC’s ‘Young Rock’ to be filmed in Memphis
The project will include local crew, suppliers and other vendors to support all phases of production, such as construction, catering, transportation and set decoration.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates tout personal experience in final primary debate
Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr., Nashville-based critical-care physician Jason Martin and Memphis activist Carnita Atwater touted their qualifications for Tennessee governor.
Summer league observations: Aldama goes big, Grizzlies dominate Nets
The Grizzlies took care of business in a blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday in Las Vegas Summer League play.
Council delays vote on backstop for One Beale debt
At stake is the financing for the last of three hotels at the One Beale development that together would serve as a second convention center hotel.
Council blocks additional funding to enforce state abortion laws
The resolution by council member JB Smiley, who is also seeking the Democratic nomination for Tennessee governor, calls on county law-enforcement officials not to enforce state abortion law. City Council approves Frayser expansion of manufactured housing City attorney ready to make recommendation on energy consultant for TVA-MLGW debateRelated stories:
Tennessee Democrats propose abortion protections for rape, incest and trafficking
In a state legislature with a Republican supermajority emboldened by the reversal of Roe v. Wade, it’s unlikely that these bills — especially one seeking to codify Roe v. Wade — will pass.
District Attorney candidates debate during Rotary Club lunch
Amy Weirich, the incumbent Republican District Attorney, and Democratic challenger Steve Mulroy discussed truth in sentencing, gun theft, violent crime and more.
Inked: Big River Market opens; June real estate sales up
This week’s Inked covers news on Big River Market’s grand opening, June real estate figures, Jones Aur Commercial Real Estate’s new partnership and CBRE’s industrial market report.
Calkins: Why Ja Morant matters to Memphis even more than you think
Morant’s extension means he’ll be here when the Grizzlies and the city and county negotiate the guts of a new FedExForum lease. All of which makes him the most important Grizzly at the most important moment in the city’s NBA history. Just another reason to thank Ja.
Taste of Summer: The final Stage includes dim sum, pizzabirria and fresh tortillas
In Memphis, it may feel like summer has moved in forever, but our Summer ends here, completing our four-week food tour by traveling east from Mendenhall to Stage Road, where Summer officially ends.
Mia Madison, executive director of Memphis Tilth, dies in car crash
”My commitment is to improve environmental health, food security, self-sufficiency and, overall, quality of life for residents in the Greater Memphis area,” she wrote in her biography on Memphis Tilth’s website. “My goal is to build a better system of urban and rural farmers, community gardeners and food security advocates across our region.”
Herrington: On Ja Morant’s commitment, Danny Green’s presence and John Konchar’s surprise extension
It isn’t just about summer league games; the Grizzlies provided some interesting developments as well.
Letter to the Editor: An old white man responds to Dan Conaway
A 65-year-old white man responds to Dan Conaway’s recent column, “Welcome to the world of old white men.”
Here’s where each Tiger on roster stands at end of transfer portal season
In an ideal season, these are the performances that will lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament.
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
Spurs trounce Grizzlies, who lose fourth in a row
From the opening play — a lob to Wembanyama — the Spurs dominated. An early 22-4 lead became a 57-44 margin at the half.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Spurs 123, Grizzlies 98
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis and Penny Hardaway have a plan. Will it work?
Premium Memphis Tigers Football What to know about the Tigers’ new offensive scheme
Memphis Tigers Football Safety Ian Foster shines on first day of Tigers spring practice
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
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