Calkins: It’s Memphis football media day! So let’s talk ... Tiger hoops?
Thursday was media day for Memphis football! Until Memphis basketball broke in. Thoughts on the 2022 hoop schedule. And on Tiger football, too.
Thursday was media day for Memphis football! Until Memphis basketball broke in. Thoughts on the 2022 hoop schedule. And on Tiger football, too.
It’s a formidable schedule. It’s also one that, in all likelihood, Memphis wouldn’t have been able to assemble if not for its return to relevance in the last few years under coach Penny Hardaway.Related story:
Also Friday, the Memphis Area Transit Authority will offer free service on all fixed routes to encourage early voting ahead of the Aug. 4 election day.
MISO CEO John Bear says savings for MLGW from switching its electric power supplier from TVA to the rival power network are at least $100 million a year, which is nearly double the estimate of the power consultant MLGW is using.
Emerge Events will host the final 22 weddings on its event calendar following a decision by the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment.
“In the four years that we have been here, something suddenly happened in May,” Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert said during a Thursday press conference.
“We’ll let you finish Detroit, but these are still the hardest teal unis in NBA history,” the Grizzlies said on Instagram.
StickEm’s owner and chef, Ermyias Shiberou, opened his food truck in 2012; when the pandemic began, he decided to streamline his business by converting his Blue Nile restaurant into a StickEm brick-and-mortar location.
Plans include affordable housing, office and retail tenants, and a Northside High Hall of Fame.
This week, see cult classics from John Waters and David Lynch, explore an interactive art exhibition made from guitar cords and microphones and take a trip to Southern Decadence at MOSH.
In partnership with the Community Redevelopment Agency, Hattiloo will renovate a church building with a storied Civil War-era history.
“A lot is at stake up and down the ballot. And it’s important that all eligible voters voice their choice.”
Cooper-Young residents and other Memphians swapped freshly cut houseplants, herbs and flowers for their first in-person “plant swap” since 2019.
Aresco says FBS football breaking away from the NCAA would help level the playing field. “We can fight for a healthier and more equitable system on the various fronts that are still in play that are still available to us.” Silverfield expects more consistent play from Tigers this seasonRelated stories:
Increased earnings were driven, in part, by higher prices.
Analysts expected funds from operations of $2 per share.
Plans call for a pool courtyard, coffee shop, transit station and pet park.
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The school recently shuttered its all-girls high school program and switched to a classical education curriculum for its remaining students in grades K-8.
Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, the third suspect to be arrested and charged with murder in the death of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams, has been charged with first-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, employing a firearm with intent to commit a felony and facilitation to first-degree murder.
The conception of the council was inspired by an increase in gun-related crimes that is likely due to the relaxing of gun laws in Tennessee, such as 2014 legislation that allows people to keep guns in cars without permits.
The father of three Collierville High graduates says he wants to further his service to the Collierville community, and is running for the suburb’s Board of Education.
Chris Herrington is joined by Black Sheep Catering’s Meredith Clinton to talk about the plans for her new South Main speakeasy Lucky Cowboy and about her journey from Hayti, Missouri, gas stations to the Memphis food scene.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies’ summer league season and debate changes Memphis should make to its rotation without Jaren Jackson Jr.
U of M’s campus schools will be its own district, Lake District developer gets a last chance and the Goo Goo Dolls are coming to the Garden.
Chandler’s stories and recipes have been featured in national publications such as Real Simple, HGTV Magazine and Woman’s World. She’s also appeared on a number of national broadcast cooking segments including the Food Network’s “Dinner: Impossible” and Ducks Unlimited TV.
A new member has been appointed to replace Mandy Young, who has served on the suburb’s Planning Commission for the past eight years.
“The Venture Challenge epitomizes our dedication to nurturing the entrepreneurial talents of our students, and it’s an exciting platform for them to showcase their innovative ideas and business acumen,” said Rhodes College President Jennifer Collins.
“Blake Watson is an NFL running back,” Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield said as the 2024 draft approaches. With Watson gone, South Carolina transfer Mario Anderson and others line up to replace him.
For the first time in 10 years, the Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival is extending its celebration beyond its traditional four-day schedule.
The Memphis in May event at Liberty Park will also have celebrity pitmasters doing cooking demonstrations and 129 teams from 22 states and four foreign countries competing for barbecue honors.
We’ve had plenty of rallies, vigils and marches. We’ve created one anti-violence group after another. We’ve floated balloons as well as ideas. And still, the deaths keep coming.
Seth Henigan and David Jones are among the subjects of discussion as The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston wraps up following Saturday’s spring football game and Jones’ NBA Draft entry.