‘We cannot continue to watch tragedies unfold’
Memphians rally two days before the Tennessee General Assembly will begin its Aug. 21 special session to consider gun safety legislation, mental health initiatives and other public safety measures.
Political Roundup: Memphis mayoral candidates criticize fellow contenders
Mayoral contender Van Turner also said Saturday the city’s “crime wave” has to be “met where it is.” Also, the special legislative session in Nashville could influence the Memphis mayor’s race.
Tigers take a day off to focus on interactions deeper than football
Memphis football players spent an afternoon hanging out with patients at the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital before enjoying Fan Fest with Tiger fans.
Freshmen classes are more diverse, but enrollments are largely down
Undergraduate enrollment at the University of Memphis, for example, had fallen about 11% between 2016 and last fall when it reported having 14,366 students.
Gallery: Central and Whitehaven face off
Central High School and Whitehaven High School went toe-to-toe at the Whitehaven Classic Saturday night with Whitehaven winning the season opener for both teams, 40-13.
Friday prep football report: MUS defense dominates, surprises Bartlett
Owls pick off four passes, returning two for touchdowns, for a 37-0 victory.
Lausanne handles MASE in Dandy Dozen battle
Sophomore quarterback T.J. Jenkins tosses three touchdown passes in first varsity start.
901 Day to feature concerts, markets, food, beer, art exhibitions, more
The unofficial local holiday falls on Friday, Sept. 1, a date that corresponds to the city’s 901 phone area code. It’s a chance for groups to show off their civic pride and celebrate all things Memphis.
Collierville superintendent calls leaving district ‘bittersweet’
Collierville Schools Superintendent Gary Lilly will leave the suburban district effective Dec. 31, to become the executive director of Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS)Related story:
Family of man who died in police custody demands answers
Activists and family members gathered in front of Memphis Police Department headquarters, 170 N. Main Street, shortly after lunchtime Friday to demand information and video about the death of Courtney Ross.
New Eats: A solo diner tries Supper Club on 2nd
It’s easy to see that SCO2, which is opening a location in Nashville this year, is a special occasion destination: Couples and small groups dressed up in tight dresses, shiny skirts, button downs and loafers.
Bluffwalk at new Brooks Museum can be in the eye of the beholder
The director of the Brooks says on “Behind The Headlines” the controversy over the bluffwalk on the river side of the museum being built Downtown depends on your definition of the public walkway atop much of the riverbluff.
Third officer accused in Tyre Nichols’ death wants separate trial
During the hearing, Shelby County Criminal Court Division 3 Judge James Jones Jr. set a Sept. 15 date to consider motions from three of the officers who are asking for separate trials.
As hip-hop turned 50, a famed Memphis hip-hop producer turned 40
Multiplatinum producer “Drumma Boy” is back in his hometown to celebrate his birthday and release of his book.
Change in leadership: UTHSC announces new deans, chancellors
From the College of Medicine to the College of Pharmacy to the College of Dentistry, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has new leaders in several key positions.
Jennifer Biggs’ Best
Remembering the most-read and best-loved stories from The Daily Memphian’s food and dining editor
ᐧ A love story has a happy ending as restaurant Dory opens to the public
ᐧ Hog & Hominy rising from the ashes to reopen
ᐧ Recipe Exchange: Seessel’s Chocolate Butter Pie
ᐧ Liars’ Lunch group finally finds chicken tenders that stand up to Houston’s
ᐧ Restaurant Iris opens for lunch: ‘Another hill in front of us’
Revive Ketamine and IV Infusion Clinic moves from Arlington to Bartlett
Looking for more space, an IV therapy clinic has relocated from Arlington to Bartlett Station, adding another dimension to the character of this historic district.
Blues artists bring ‘songs everybody loves’ to festival stage
The lineup for the Tri-State Blues Festival’s 20th anniversary includes J-Wonn, Bobby Rush, Tucka, King George, Chick Rodgers and more.
Hold Steady guitarist Steve Selvidge on solo projects, photography and COVID
Steve Selvidge joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the album he recorded with Luther Dickinson and Paul Taylor during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sound Bites: From Shelby Farms to Downtown to Summer Avenue
On this week’s Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield and Chris Herrington pore over the week’s food news for items of particular interest, including the University District’s Belltower Coffeehouse taking over the empty snack-shop space at Shelby Farms, and the return of a south-of-Downtown dive bar.
Metro
MSCS has fewer F schools in second year of Tennessee letter grades
Nevertheless, state law requires Tennessee districts with D and F schools appear before the Tennessee State Board of Education for hearings. Such reviews could result in corrective-action plans or audits for districts or charter operators.
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Business
What’s on the road ahead for newly independent FedEx Freight
Analysts say FedEx Freight, worth $30 billion, should be traded against its peers, not locked up inside.
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Sports
‘It’s crazy, isn’t it?’: Grizzlies destruction tour rolls on in Atlanta
Over their last four victories, the Grizzlies are winning by an average of more than 25 points. In a league where leads quickly evaporate, Memphis has been able to stay on the gas. Related content:
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Food
$10 Deal: Ali Baba’s smoky-sweet flavors are straight from the fire
Joshua Carlucci says a Mediterranean wood flame grill is at the heart of Ali Baba’s traditional — but unforgettable — menu.
Suburbs
Collierville grad will be front and center in UT’s College Football Playoff
University of Tennessee drum major Christian Carroll, of Collierville, is only the third Black drum major in the school’s history.
Arts & Culture
UT’s three Black drum majors all have ties to Memphis
There have only been three Black drum majors in the more than 150 years since the University of Tennessee marching band was founded.
Opinion
Echols: It’s all about time
“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.
Games
Crossword: GloRilla
Memphis rapper GloRilla’s visit to an Orange Mound high school inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.