Vic on Union development at former Office Depot site moves forward
Plans call for a pool courtyard, coffee shop, transit station and pet park.
Emerge Memphis venue space to stop hosting events
Emerge Events will host the final 22 weddings on its event calendar following a decision by the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment.
Work at BlueOval City on schedule, says design builder
Interior construction isn’t expected to begin until April 2023, with peak construction in the months that follow.
Daily Memphian wins two Green Eyeshade Awards
The Green Eyeshade Awards have been given since 1950 to recognize the best journalism across the Southeast.
Violent crime is down but auto theft is up, according to Crime Commission
Major violent crimes, like aggravated assaults, murders, rapes and robberies, are down for the first half of the year compared to the first half of 2021, according to the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission’s 2nd Quarter report released Wednesday, July 27.
Archer Malmo sells company to employees
Employees will earn shares annually based on their level of pay.
Wiseacre goes ‘all in’ on statewide distribution throughout Texas
The Memphis-based brewing company believes it has a hidden advantage when it comes to conquering the Texas market.
‘The good news is Ford’s coming; the bad news is Ford’s coming’
State Senator talks development, workforce development and crime in Lakeland.
Arlington school board candidates set for final week of campaign
Arlington municipal school board candidates are strategizing their final campaign moves with Election Day just over a week away.
Table Talk: Work trips, vacations and staycations offer world of dining options
Two Memphis restaurants named as “crave-worthy restaurants across the South” as eateries more and more becomes reasons to travel, not just part of a trip.
Third suspect charged with murder in Eason-Williams death
A third suspect, an adult, has been arrested and charged with murder in the carjacking and slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams.
Pick six: Six (OK, eight) local players who could contend for Mr. Football recognition
Players will emerge once the season begins, and opinions will rise and fall based on team performance and strength of competition.
Gun safes, groceries, clothes and school supplies: Tax-free-bargains
From July 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023, there is no sales tax on gun safes or safety devices. This weekend will be tax-free for clothes and school supplies. And the entire month of August will be tax-free for groceries.
Calkins: It’s not just a big year for Memphis football. It may be the biggest one yet.
The stakes have never been higher for Ryan Silverfield and Memphis football. Why 2022 will be one of the most important seasons in program history.
Tigers Football Insider: Players who are listed on national watchlists
The preseason watchlists for national awards are rolling out, and three Tigers have made it on four different watchlists so far.
Election 2022
Your comprehensive guides to this year’s ‘big ballot’
Sanford: With the election in the home stretch, here are the races to watch
Electing the clerks: A voter’s guide to the middle of the big ballot
State’s near-total abortion ban to take effect next month
The Supreme Court issued its judgment in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Tuesday, initiating the 30-day countdown on Tennessee’s abortion ban.
Inked: Cycle Shop construction begins, archimania designing $55M TCAT BlueOval campus
This week’s Inked shares news on updates with the historic Cycle Shop and Supply building, the Northside High School redevelopment project, archimania’s TCAT BlueOval campus design and a new dual-brand hotel in the Medical District.
Shelby County on alert for monkeypox following report of first confirmed case
“The difference is that we know about this infection, it’s been here since 1950,” said an infectious disease expert. “We’re so far ahead with monkeypox, compared to where we were with COVID. But it makes it just truly a different type of problem altogether.”
Harris, Morgan clash again at Memphis Rotary mayoral debate
The two contenders for Shelby County Mayor clashed for the second time in a week, this time at the Memphis Rotary Club’s traditional mayoral debate.
Bucking national trends, affordable housing in Memphis is a problem of quality, not quantity
Even as housing prices are rising substantially in some parts of the area, the value of housing in other areas has been stagnant or even falling.
Local couple lands Walmart distribution deal
Chris and Regina Moore of Chef Flavas recently pitched their spinach artichoke dip at Walmart’s annual Open Call, resulting in a distribution deal with the major retailer.
Metro
Political Roundup: Lowery stumps, red state strategies and new voter numbers
The Political Roundup looks at some sparks in the early field for Shelby County in the 2026 county elections and examines the political divide over what kind of a relationship a majority Democratic or blue city should keep with leaders of a red state.
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Business
Outgoing leader navigated health department through turbulent times
Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor, a White Station High graduate, takes the helm of the Baltimore City Health Department on Aug. 4.
free access Health Care Health department offering free HIV testing
Real Estate Supporting local businesses starts at Where Grit Meets Growth
Sports
Herrington: The Grizzlies worked fast in free agency. Could they be done?
An hour and eight minutes into free agency, the Grizzlies had reached four agreements and were one reported contract buyout away from having the 15-man roster the team could take into next season.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. agree to $240M deal
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign free agent guard Ty Jerome
Food
What to order: Turkey and dressing feeds the soul at The Four Way
The Four Way in South Memphis knows special-occasion food doesn’t have to be relegated to holidays and family gatherings.
Food News Tokyo Grill revives ‘ugly’ building
Suburbs
Fire in the sky: Officials urge safety first with fireworks
While many people enjoy the sound and fury of fireworks around Independence Day, there are dangers associated with the firecrackers and Roman candles.
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Arts & Culture
Pro tips for pollinator gardens
How to get more native plants into your yard — and your life. Related content:
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Neighborhoods
The neighborhood that birthed Stax celebrates rich history
Hundreds gather to soak up the history (and heat) where former Mayor Willie Herenton, Booker T. Jones, and Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White got their start.
Opinion
Buckley: Memphis Tigers coach feels like he’s working in the pros. Again.
“A decade after leaving the NFL, it’s basically as if the Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield is back coaching professional football.”
Podcasts
Candidates ‘have the responsibility for turnout’
The Shelby County Election Commission chairman and the elections administrator talked about low voter turnout and election off year mechanics on “Behind The Headlines.”