“Mike Norvell and Florida State got left out? Memphis fans understand how that feels. The entire system of college sports is based on leaving universities out, no matter how deserving. Fairness has nothing to do with it.”
It will be the first time Memphis has participated in the Liberty Bowl since the Tigers lost 21-20 to Iowa State in 2017.
Memphis and Iowa State will meet in the postseason for the second time since the 2017 Liberty Bowl. Here’s how they stack up and what the opposing coaches are saying.
A new generation of community gardeners is helping Memphis overcome food insecurity with urban farms and lessons in growth.
Baker Aika Renzo opened Wagashi Japanese Bakery in November to fill a culinary void in Memphis.
Also happening this week: The Memphis City Council is expected to take final votes on two ballot questions that could change future city elections.
The council also spent more than $66,000 on travel, staying in hotels in Nashville and Washington, D.C. Taxpayers paid for the travel by picking up the tab for the City Council’s credit card payments.
Nowell is averaging 6.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in five games for the Grizzlies this season.
Good teams suffer head-scratching losses all the time. But the concern surrounding the Tigers is more about how they lost Saturday than the loss itself.
Damon Sisa (179 yards rushing, 1 touchdown, 1 interception) and the defense get the job done as Houston wins its first football state championship.
More than 20,000 people participated in the 22nd annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday morning, Dec. 2.Related story:
As a Rhodes College student, Mariam Khayata explored questions central to her identity and her experience living in Syria. Last month, she got the opportunity to continue those studies at the University of Oxford in England.
Hispanic and Latino people make up about 7.7% of Memphis’ population. As that number climbs, so does the number of Latin American-inspired restaurants.
Malcolm Dandridge and the Tigers landed the first blow, but Moussa Cisse and the Rebels enjoyed the last laugh.Related story:
The Tigers allowed the Rebels to hang around just enough. They eventually paid the price.Related stories:
“As Christmas approaches, many platitudes will surround us about love and harmony. I hope we can commit ourselves to the discipline required to become truly kind souls.”
“For a decent shot at victory, the team needs to be whole. ... Perhaps the entire city of Memphis could use a dose of this lesson right now.”
Kevin Dean, president and CEO of Tennessee Nonprofit Network, said nonprofits are the sixth largest industry in Tennessee, home to more than 40,000 nonprofits that employ 200,000 people.
Incidula Mathew’s company, Hera Health Solutions, grew with the help of ZeroTo510, a Memphis-based accelerator program designed to help entrepreneurs bring medical devices and companies to market.
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Lewis Thomason and Maximus Building Supply announce promotions and additions.
At a Thursday, Nov. 14, hearing in Collierville, Lydia McGuinn, a clinic manager for at the time of the shooting, spoke on the stand.
The commercial and industrial HVAC solutions manufacturer will invest $238.5 million in Memphis and create 291 new jobs with an average wage of $56,232.
The city’s soccer team is heading for greener pastures, but the moments and memories will remain. As The Daily Memphian’s 901 FC reporter since the beginning, John Varlas was there for most of them.
Memphis Whistle is a cocktail bar where standard pub fare is spun on its head.
At a Thursday, Nov. 14, hearing in Collierville, Lydia McGuinn, a clinic manager for at the time of the shooting, spoke on the stand.
This week, learn cocktail science at Lichterman, spend an evening in Paris at the Orpheum and hear IMAKEMADBEATS’ new album — but with lasers.
The Grizzlies have labeled Ja Morant “week-to-week,” a purgatory where he joins backcourt mate Desmond Bane. Can the Grizzlies go on to win without the two as the schedule grows more difficult?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season.