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
Judge Norris defends himself: ‘I do not harbor any bias toward MPD’
U.S. District Judge Mark Norris wrote that he recused himself “because of the apparent bias of others against the Court.”
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Shelby County State, local leaders sue Gov. Lee about guard, although City of Memphis opts out
Public Safety Activists decry Memphis Safe Task Force, immigrant arrests
Business
Cordova apartments sold for $41.6 million
The Cordova property is the Alabama-based real estate firm’s first investment in the Memphis area, but the CEO said more are planned.
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Real Estate Uptown brewery to add beer garden, dog park and playground
Premium Real Estate Inked: Carhartt store opens in East Memphis
Sports
Grizzlies finally get preseason win, but Ty Jerome exits with injury
Memphis took down the Heat 141-125 but it cost them guard Ty Jerome with a right calf straing the veteran sustained just minutes into the game. Related content:
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Food
Table Talk: From city streets to coffee cups, Memphis brews up a buzz
The third annual Grind City Coffee Tour is about to have Memphis buzzing for all the right reasons.
Suburbs
DeSoto County school board seeks resignation of member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
DeSoto School Board members want Michele Henley to step down from her office, after she wrote a letter of support for Lindsey Whiteside, who pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Lifetime, AMC network feature Memphians in new shows
A new show, filmed in Memphis and Atlanta, stars Memphis rapper Slimeroni and features numerous other local connections. And, Eric Jerome Dickey’s novel comes to Lifetime.
Opinion
Hill: Memphis wants GameDay. But will GameDay want Memphis?
ESPN College GameDay may have interest in the Memphis Tigers, but much depends on what happens in other games this weekend.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Happy Grizz Week! Plus, art on the river, beer in CY
This weekend, there are lots of chances to score Memphis Grizzlies swag ahead of Wednesday’s home opener. Plus RiverArts Fest and Repair Days bring art to the riverside, and beer fest brings lots of beer to Cooper Young.