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
The Early Word: Youth Villages case dropped; GPAC head steps down
MSCS sues over a hacking incident, Bartlett’s Union Depot may get bigger and the NBA Draft Lottery wasn’t great for the Grizzlies.
Premium Public Safety Frayser community gathers after 7 people shot, 2 fatally
Premium City of Memphis Architect tapped for $550 million FedExForum renovations
Premium Spirit of Memphis Ask the Memphian: Who created barbecue nachos? It’s a question that will rile some folks up
Business
Former Bed Bath & Beyond: Think beer, wine, liquor — not Trader Joe’s
But Ethan Edwards, the owner of what is going in there, The Station, hopes you won’t hold it against his business.
Premium Visual Arts Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
Health Care UTHSC addresses loss of federal funding
Premium Health Care Nurse celebrating Mother’s Day with her newborn thanks to colleagues’ care
Sports
Showboats fall 19-9 to Battlehawks for another disappointing loss
Memphis has only won three of its last 17 games since the start of the 2024 season. No other team in the league has more than Memphis’ 14 losses during that span.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball New Tigers guard Zachary Davis feels ‘reenergized’ with move to Memphis
Premium Sports Tigers fall to Tulane, but still have a chance at AAC tournament
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Food
What to Order: Gumbo cheese fries at Blues City Cafe are a late-night legend
After Blues City Cafe’s gargantuan gumbo cheese fries hit the internet in 2013, they remained a secret menu item for about a year before they were officially added to the menu.
Suburbs
Why is construction taking so long for Thornwood and former Carrefour?
Several developers in Germantown are facing delays due to different complexities in their developments, whether it’s the topography of the site or just the complexity of their desires for mixed-use projects.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Music from V.C.R, Valerie June, Victoria Dowdy
A pope movie returns to the big screen, GloRilla is throwing a bash and Memphians look ‘superfine' for a Met Gala party.
Opinion
Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
The Central High jazz band did it. They defeated bands from across the country — and around the world — to win the Essentially Ellington contest in New York. And, yes, there were many tears.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.