The best-kept secret of barbecue may be the VIPit Pass
You can do Barbecue, capital B, with the hoi polloi or, for $500, you can get a concierge experience to the festival with the VIPit crew.
Tragedy, failure, triumph: Showboats quarterback has experienced it all
Ten years ago, Cole Kelley was shot while driving and one of his passengers died. Five years ago, angry SEC fans booed him off the field. Today, he’s starting for Memphis in the USFL. The Memphis Showboats’ turnaround fueled by defensive takeawaysRelated story:
Judge pushes decision on release of more Tyre Nichols evidence
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on March 17 filed the motion to intervene in State of Tennessee v. Haley and the other defendants in the Tyre Nichols case.
Two rare Sumatran tiger cubs born at Memphis Zoo
Sumatran tigers are part of the Sunda tigers — a subspecies that existed across the Sunda Islands in Indonesia. The World Wildlife Fund estimates there are 400 left in the wild.
Six-week, citywide garden event begins with Cooper-Young
Over the next six weeks, garden enthusiasts will be able to visit hundreds of gardens at businesses, homes and organizations throughout the Memphis area.
Kendric Davis: ‘I’m a Tiger for life, so I’m grateful for that’
Former University of Memphis basketball star Kendric Davis spoke on a variety of topics during an appearance on 92.9 FM ESPN’s “Jason & John Show.”
Arlington not ‘throwing money around,’ board chair says
Arlington’s Board of Education chairman responded to remarks made by one of Germantown’s school board members in light of bumping custodial pay. Arlington and Germantown use the same custodial provider.
Lakeland approves first reading of fiscal budget with property tax hike
Residents could face a 15-cent property tax increase with the revenue covering the cost of a new YMCA and purchasing properties north of the Interstate 40 interchange.
MLGW streetlight proposal shines at second Bartlett fiscal budget workshop
LED streetlight conversion was a major focus during Bartlett’s second budget workshop ahead of next week’s final vote on the financial plan and property tax rate.
Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson were surprise guests at Memphis in May
Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson have teamed up to create a line of barbecue rubs, sauces and grill accessories. Where to taste test it? Memphis in May, of course.
Former Sam Houston kicker commits to Memphis
Former Sam Houston State kicker Seth Morgan made 15-of-21 field goals last season. He made all 14 of his extra-point attempts and completed 36 kickoffs with nine touchbacks as a sophomore.
Conaway: Memphis City Council — gutless against gunfire
“Instead of dealing with a deadly situation now — deadlier by the day — the council pushed a decision on the ordinances to a referendum in August of 2024 — more than a year from now.”
Swine time: Ms. Piggie Idol 2023 in pictures
Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip was on hand during the Ms. Piggie Idol competition on the second day of the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Tom Lee Park on May 18, 2023.
Metro
MPD responds to bank robbery in East Memphis
Memphis Police Department officers are looking for a suspect following a robbery of a Wells Fargo branch in East Memphis.
Update Neighborhoods Whitehaven schools went on lockdown after off-campus shooting
Business
Inked: Plan for Ashlar Hall gets pushback; Atlanta developer sells South Memphis property
According to the initial application, Juan Montoya hopes to turn the 127-year-old castle-style Ashlar Hall into an event center “of limited scale and character in conformance with the city’s ordinances.”
Premium Business Inked: Tomorrow Building updates, Demolition planned for Union Station
Sports
Tigers Talk: Offense evaluation and what to expect against Boise State
Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss the Missouri loss and break down what Memphis must do to bounce back with a home win Saturday against Boise State.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Former Tiger Quindell Johnson making memories in the NFL
Food
Vibe Foods adding Crosstown Concourse location
Shannon Weston said her son’s food allergy spurred the family to open a “clean food” restaurant in Colorado. When her son enrolled in Rhodes College, Vibe Foods came to Memphis, too.
Food News Tropical bar to open in Midtown, Halloween drinks pop up
Suburbs
Roman delivers State of the City address at Lakeland chamber luncheon
From the overall look of Canada Road near the Interstate 40 exit to positioning Lakeland for growth in conjunction with Ford’s BlueOval City, Mayor Josh Roman is moving quickly to improve the suburb.
Suburbs Criswell retires, Bartlett appoints interim parks director
Neighborhoods
Memphis Towers residents rail against Millennia, want heightened security
The meeting ended abruptly because the union invited media to attend by video conference.
Neighborhoods St. Jude unveils six-story housing Downtown for patients, families
Arts & Culture
Drake’s OVO brand will be rolling out Memphis Tigers apparel
The collection will include a range of hats, hoodies, basketball shorts, varsity jackets and will “use core colors from each college and team branding, amplified by the OVO owl on each item.” Tigers Basketball Insider: Another Hardaway versus Calipari recruiting battle is heating upRelated story:
Opinion
Opinion: When it comes to Gershun Freeman, ‘this case is different’
“The jailers were attacked by a man having a psychotic break, defended themselves and subdued their attacker. What should they have done differently?”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ten ways to eat chicken in Memphis, ranked
Inspired by El Pollo Latino’s chicken-forward menu, Chris Herrington ranks 10 familiar ways to prepare (and consume) chicken, counting them down from 10 to one, discussing where he goes for each in Memphis.