Crosstown Concourse hosts annual Record Swap and Zine Fest
Music lovers, record collectors, zinesters, artists, punks and poets alike were participants at the festival taking place in Crosstown’s Central Atrium.
Calkins: Tom Lee Park is now officially open — and it’s spectacular
Nearly every good thing in Memphis has had to overcome fierce opposition. See Shelby Farms and the Grizz. So it’s no surprise that change didn’t come easy for the new Tom Lee Park. But the new place looks spectacular.
In bid for mayor, Paul Young is out to change the city’s reality
Young thinks he is more prepared to hold the office than any other new mayor in the city’s history.
Analysis: Which path forward will the stadiums deal take?
The city has several scenarios for how the stadium-funding debate could go moving forward.
Buckley: It’s time for Memphis to get back up off the mat. Again.
With SMU now leaving for the ACC, the hits keep coming for the AAC. How will the Tigers respond to the latest round of conference realignment movement?
Silverfield gives B- grade in 42-point win over Bethune-Cookman
“Happy with the end result, but (we’ve got) a ton of stuff we’ve got to work on and it starts with me,” the University of Memphis football coach said. Silverfield: Defense ‘carried us’ in opening game win Tigers flex muscles in season-opener rout of Bethune-CookmanRelated stories:
Buckley: Ryan Silverfield got a pit in his stomach. And a win.
Two interceptions and a lost fumble left the Tigers’ coach upset, but there was a lot to love about Memphis’ season opener.
Echols: Celebrating the ‘verbal waltz’ of Mississippians
“Not all Mississippians have gotten it right throughout history, and that’s easy to see. But what we can learn from the natives who speak rightly is how to convey difficult ideas with gentleness.”
The place to be: Tom Lee Park reopening brings Memphis together
After a five-year rollout plan that highlighted a well-documented demolition and a $61 million renovation, Memphis’ signature public park makes its return.
Beauty entrepreneur expands brand with second spa
After seven years successfully running a spa in Germantown, Aja Freeman, 27, has expanded by opening a second Aja’s Spa location in Memphis’ University District.
Movers & Shakers
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Dentistry and Community Legal Center announce promotions and additions.
Beale Street Brewing raises a mug to salute artists
“The Art of Liquid Art” exhibit honoring artists whose designs adorn beer cans, is set for 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at Marshall Arts Gallery, 639 Marshall Ave.
Lakeland Arts Council plans first festival
Organizers aim to highlight the creativity and talents of Lakeland residents by hosting the group’s first-ever Arts & Crafts Festival next month on the town square.
WLOK thanks listeners with 48th annual Stone Soul Picnic
“It started with three guys working at the radio station who wanted to go out to what’s now Martin Luther King Park ... with some hotdogs and some records and entertain people,” said organizer Dorrit Gilliam.
Team USA falls to Lithuania in FIBA World Cup
The U.S. is going to the Paris Olympics next summer. Lithuania made sure that was the only good development for the Americans on Sunday night, when it pulled off a basketball World Cup stunner.
Metro
Shifting tides in Horn Lake: Democrats claim majority
Democrats grabbing a majority of seats on the Horn Lake Board of Mayor and Aldermen was not a huge surprise to some, but whether or not it is a trend remains to be seen.
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Business
Sign of the future: PURE, xAI teamup shows teens ‘what welding can do’
A decrepit cemetery sign sparked a partnership between a Memphis school and Elon Musk-founded xAI.
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Sports
Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk
A look at what the Grizzlies got, why they did the trade, where it leaves the team going into the summer and what could be next.Related story:
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Food
What to order: City Silo’s fresh take on favorites
City Silo has a menu that doesn’t make for easy decision-making but is perfect for ordering with wild abandon and enjoying with a fresh juice and great conversation.
Suburbs
Bartlett chamber under fire from city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Alderman David Reaves, a Bartlett business owner, wants some assurances from the suburban Chamber of Commerce before steering the city’s annual donation to the group.
Arts & Culture
Speed and freedom: That’s why roller skating will never die
The owners of Cordova Skating Center recently spent more than $100,000 on upgrading the rink. Why spend that kind of money? Because roller skating will never die.
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk
A look at what the Grizzlies got, why they did the trade, where it leaves the team going into the summer and what could be next.Related story:
Podcasts
Harris and Sugarmon find common ground in county budget season
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon talked about the ongoing county budget season, a proposed wheel tax hike and a new jail on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: For fans of line dancing
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from a line dancing pop-up at 901 Fit Life.