Grizzlies’ arrival was ‘the best thing that could have happened for the Tennessee Titans’
The success of the Grizzlies in Memphis was great news for the Tennessee Titans, according to Titans radio voice Mike Keith.
Gloria Johnson opens Senate bid, draws fire from incumbent Marsha Blackburn
Memphis was the third of three stops Tuesday, Sept. 5, kicking off what Johnson says will be an “uphill battle” to win the August primary and take down Marsha Blackburn in next year’s November general election.
Memphis Zoo pushes online-only general admission tickets
The Memphis Zoo has made a push to primarily sell general admission tickets online.
Once again, Tigers basketball signee Mikey Williams’ hearing date postponed
Williams’ preliminary hearing has been postponed for a third time. Tigers Basketball Insider: September a crucial recruiting month for MemphisRelated story:
Historic Ashlar Hall could reopen as event space
Designed and built by prominent real estate developer Robert Brinkley Snowden in 1898, Ashlar Hall has been in a state of limbo for years.
Seven area teams ranked in AP state football poll
Germantown and Bartlett are both ranked in Division I-Class 6A. Five other area teams made the cut.
Germantown Planning Commission reviews The Standard, Viridian plans
Germantown’s Planning Commission held its first formal review of a gated subdivision and approved new phases of developments under construction.
Labor and social justice groups back Turner in bid to repeat 2022 blue wave
The coalition argues a wave in the 2022 countywide elections can be repeated despite city elections being nonpartisan. Meanwhile, the local Republican party has endorsed Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr.
DA’s office promotes a veteran prosecutor to new first deputy role
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has promoted Chris Lareau to new first deputy. Steve Mulroy also discussed his first year in office.
So, you’re considering solar panels …
Residential solar systems can generate cheaper energy and be a lifeline when the power goes out, but the systems also have high upfront costs and can be complicated to install.
Tigers Basketball Insider: September a crucial recruiting month for Memphis
The month of September has a chance to make the Memphis Tigers well-equipped for the future, while also strengthening the connection between the city’s team and the city itself.
Rep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ officially launches 2024 Senate campaign
Johnson is running for a seat currently held by Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
West Tennessee gets fourth round of FEMA funds
FEMA assistance will offset damages during July storms in West Tennessee.
DeSoto County approves budget with no tax hike for 20th year in a row
DeSoto County supervisors adopted the budget for the coming fiscal year, holding the line on the millage rate for the 20th straight year.
Team USA blows out Italy in World Cup quarterfinals
Jaren Jackson Jr. struggles again with early foul trouble, but Team USA advances to Friday’s semifinals.
Injuries from pickleball craze prompt orthopedic study
If you’ve noticed Campbell Clinic sponsors pickleball events: it’s a strategic move to gather data and ultimately educate the public to prevent the growing number of pickleball injuries local orthopedic doctors are seeing.
It’s still a seller’s housing market, but buyers aren’t completely shut out
Local residential real estate brokers say homebuyers should not focus on interest rates but instead focus on the benefits of homeownership.
Political Roundup: 901 Day, too many candidates and not enough votes
Van Turner and Paul Young started their mayoral campaigns a year ago on 901 Day. A year later, they talk about what separates each in a pack of 17 candidates.
Metro
Unknown Vice Lords gang members sentenced for attempted murder
Three members of the Unknown Vice Lords gang, also known as Ghost Mob, drew prison sentences of seven to 25 years each for a 2020 retaliation shooting in the city.
Metro Blackburn calls for return to electric chair after botched execution of Christa Pike
Update State Government Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: This is the state that thinks it can run Memphis? The state that just tried and failed to kill someone?
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Politics of the Task Force and a lawsuit from Blackburn
Business
Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
The Collierville Planning Commission endorsed permits and rules Thursday for Thompson Machinery to relocate its headquarters to the town.
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx buying more than $300M of electric trucks
Financial Services Huntington National Bank investing $300K in Memphis for affordable housing, career training
Premium Real Estate Inked: Alo Yoga stretches to Southaven; Music, film nonprofit taking Front stage
Premium Transportation & Logistics Abortion pill debate reaches FedEx annual meeting
Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Training camp begins
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss all the storylines from the first day of Grizzlies training camp and look back on some of the most important topics from media day.
High School Sports Recent D2 football moves present challenges — and opportunities for solutions
Player of the Week Fayette Academy kicker wins Player of the Week
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Breaking down what Memphis has shown in its first four games
Memphis Tigers Basketball This year, Memphis Madness goes wild
Food
Gussied Up, Hard Times’ attached bar, to open this month
The retro-inspired Gussied Up will serve as extra space for the Edge District’s Hard Times Deli until 4 p.m. and then operate as a standalone bar starting at 5 p.m.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Curry N Jerk’s online specials
Suburbs
Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
The Collierville Planning Commission endorsed permits and rules Thursday for Thompson Machinery to relocate its headquarters to the town.
Premium North Mississippi Judge denies request to dismiss defamation suit against DeSoto DA, for now
Arts & Culture
Outdoor fests from Evergreen to V&E to Broad Ave; plus, a Tom Lee parade
This week, the Mid-South Fair opens in Southaven, and there’s a vegan fest at the Pink Palace.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hattiloo Theatre raises the curtain on city’s cultural identity for 20 years
Opinion
Calkins: This is the state that thinks it can run Memphis? The state that just tried and failed to kill someone?
“The State of Tennessee can’t even kill someone. But it can teach Memphis kids, run the Memphis airport and redefine who Memphis gets to vote for in Congress just because the president said so.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: 1 year ago, they told Memphis to be afraid
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Training camp begins
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss all the storylines from the first day of Grizzlies training camp and look back on some of the most important topics from media day.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A year of the Memphis Safe Task Force
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Rockey the Redbird
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis Redbirds mascot Rockey that was taken by Wes Hale.