International Paper planning succession of CEO Mark Sutton
IP announced Wednesday, Sept. 6, a request from its chairman and CEO Mark Sutton to the company’s board of directors to begin looking for his successor.
Renovations in mind, Showboats make seating changes for upcoming season
Returning and new season-ticket holders have the opportunity to receive priority seat selection for the Memphis Showboats’ 2024 UFSL season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, where major construction is planned.
Shack’s second spot to open this month
The new Elwood’s Shack will include breakfast, dessert and a coffee bar.
Inked: Bakery planned for historic church; ex-Commercial Appeal HQ may split
According to a conditional-use permit filed recently with the Board of Adjustment, the owners of the 10,000-square-foot building at 1663 Autumn Ave. want to build 10 apartment units within the building.
Why Memphis lags behind in solar projects
States such as Florida have climbed in an annual report on the growth in solar power by region while the net growth of Memphis homes with solar has fluctuated.
Memphis Zoo pushes online-only general admission tickets
The Memphis Zoo has made a push to primarily sell general admission tickets online.
Olive Branch to livestream Board of Aldermen, Planning Commission meetings
Olive Branch citizens will now have better access to city meetings as the DeSoto County municipal government broadcasts its Board of Aldermen and Planning Commission sessions.
Dermon Building could become a Holiday Inn Express
The development project would add 150 new hotel rooms Downtown and provide on-site parking at a nearby facility.
Table Talk: In Memphis, food sounds good, too
Grab a plate because we’ve got “Green Onions,” “Bar-B-Q,” “Beans and Cornbread” and “Sugar Puddin’” coming your way.
It’s Roc Taylor’s time to shine in his third year with the Tigers
Roc Taylor played a minimal role for the Tigers for the past two years. If the season opener is any indication of what to expect from Taylor this year, it could be an exciting season for the junior. Tigers Football Insider: Memphis isn’t overlooking Arkansas StateRelated story:
Southaven mayor defends millage increase in budget hearing
Some residents opposed a millage increase in Southaven for the upcoming fiscal year, but Mayor Darren Musselwhite countered that the funds are necessary for street paving and fighting crime from Memphis.
Arlington decides on diamond interchange, bridge widening for I-40 exit
A diamond design may be Arlington’s best friend when it comes to controlling future traffic control at the Airline Road interchange of Interstate 40.
Week 4 prep football preview: Cougars host Jaguars in 8-5A cat fight
Arguably the top two teams in the region square off in Tipton County. Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: It’s still Germantown — and another new No. 2Related story:
Council District 1 incumbent calls public safety ‘top of mind with everybody’
Rhonda Logan, who is running for re-election in District 1 against challenger Kymberly Kelley, cites public safety and economic opportunity as top issues.
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.
Opinion: Environmental court seeks a ‘renewed commitment to community vitality’
“Let’s all step up and take action. Let’s become resolute in our commitment to address and solve blight issues, to work collaboratively towards solutions.”
Opinion: A call to ‘pause and reflect’ on the 50th anniversary of busing, 10th of school merger
“As we mark the 10th anniversary of the monumental merger between Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools – regarded as one of the largest mergers in public school history – it’s essential to pause and assess the effects of the Transition Planning Commission’s recommendations and subsequent policies.”
Bailey: Did you think I would miss eulogizing Jimmy Buffett?
Jimmy Buffett provided the Bailey Family with a lifetime of escape, advice and entertainment on long trips to Florida as generations of the family grew up as Parrotheads.
Metro
The Early Word: Trump lets Kelsey out; Hardaway has a Ted Lasso moment
A bill that would deny education to kids moves ahead, vape products may get taxed and we look at how Tony Allen became The Grindfather.
Education ‘Let children learn’: Opponents of bill targeting immigrant students protest in Berclair
Downtown Mississippi River mayors lobby for more flood funding
Premium Education State could scrap Achievement School District for new approach
Business
Popular fitness instructor opening ‘Grit Group Fitness’ studio
Former U of M professor Melissa Bamford is known for her high-energy classes, particularly those she taught at the Kroc, and she’s bringing that energy to a new studio.
Transportation & Logistics Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Detroit, Memphis
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant to pause flights from Memphis to Los Angeles
Health Care Health department recognized for top-tier emergency preparedness
Sports
Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, Landers Center is a honeymoon destination
It may not be Santorini, Greece or an all-inclusive resort, but the Landers Center was the perfect honeymoon destination for these Japanese newlyweds.
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Food
Food Files: New plans for Happy Mexican; JoJo’s Espresso opens new location
Memphis is getting a new happy place. Plus, a local bakery is on pause after a fire broke out.
Suburbs
Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, Landers Center is a honeymoon destination
It may not be Santorini, Greece or an all-inclusive resort, but the Landers Center was the perfect honeymoon destination for these Japanese newlyweds.
Arts & Culture
State honors Priscilla Presley as she asks support for Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum
While in Nashville asking the Legislature for support for the Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum, Priscilla Presley was given the highest civilian award Tennessee can bestow.
Opinion
Hutchinson: When replacing your roof, do your research
Consumers pull more Better Business Bureau reports on roofers than other kinds of businesses. Some who don’t later wish they had.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Stacey Greenberg talks Edible Memphis, restaurant advice
Greenberg is editor-in-chief of Edible Memphis magazine and has been chronicling the best places to eat in town for decades. On the podcast, she joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in food writing and taking the reins of Edible Memphis in 2018.
Games
Word Flower: March 11
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.