Cheers to AutoZone Park, a crazy idea. Let’s keep fans coming 25 more years.
The vision for a Downtown ballpark may have changed the sports landscape of the city. As AutoZone Park celebrates its 25th year, the Memphis Redbirds defeat Charlotte.
Teen accused of killing local watermelon vendor posts bond
Demarion Tackett, 16, is accused of killing John Materna. He posted his $100,000 bond that was set by Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon on Feb. 7.
MPD’s Davis, other top brass could be deposed in Nichols’ lawsuit
Attorneys for RowVaughn Wells, Tyre Nichols’ mother, filed their initial discovery disclosure Thursday, March 28, detailing the 90-plus people who could be deposed during the ongoing civil rights lawsuit.
Memphis co-defensive coordinator Lou Esposito accepts job at Michigan
Lou Esposito heads to Michigan less than three months after being hired at Memphis.
Memphis-area trio making March Madness run with Creighton
There’s plenty of Memphis flavor on a Creighton team on which Mason Miller, son of former Grizzlies sharpshooter Mike Miller, is a starter.
Memphis 901 FC still hoping for stadium of its own
Memphis’ pro soccer club has a home “for the foreseeable future” while still pushing for a stadium of its own.
Grizzlies sign Zavier Simpson to 10-day deal, re-sign Maozinha Pereira
The Grizzlies signed Zavier Simpson of the G League’s Motor City Cruise to a 10-day contract. Simpson is averaging 19.5 points and 8.3 assists this season.
City files to vacate MPD arbitration judgment
The City of Memphis has filed a petition to vacate the results of arbitration between the Memphis Police Department and the Memphis Police Association over the creation of the second lieutenant rank.
Bailey: It’s the time of the season for budgeting
Governments across the suburbs are starting the annual springtime reviews of proposed spending, anticipated revenues and what program are important enough to receive funding in the fiscal year.
Tennessee politicians strip historically Black university of its board
Black lawmakers and community leaders said state leaders, a majority of whom are white, are unfairly targeting Tennessee State University.
Mayor Young accosted at East Memphis restaurant
The City of Memphis said in a statement that a man grabbed Young as he was leaving dinner and the man then attempted to force his way into the mayor’s vehicle.
Calkins: Stage four lung cancer can’t keep Joye Lee-McNelis from coaching (and winning!) 1,000th game
It may be the best story of this basketball postseason. And one of the hardest stories, too. The former Memphis women’s basketball coach went to astonishing lengths to be with her Southern Miss team through it all.
Priscilla Presley calls Beale Street site ‘hallowed ground’
Presley was on hand for the announcement regarding the former Hard Rock Cafe site, which will house the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
Conaway: Ghosts rising within
Research has revealed that Nathan Bedford Forrest’s slave pens were originally behind Calvary Episcopal Church, but in the 1880s, the church expanded to the east over the site of the pens.
Food Files: Sen Trang, Rock’n Dough Orleans Station opening soon
Sen Trang opens March 29 in the old Pho Binh building, Bojangles is settling into an old Zaxby’s, and Rock’n Dough is having its grand opening soon in the Edge District.
Opinion: ‘Hope, love and opportunity’ at University Schools should be for all
“Frankly, I don’t worry about the kids we serve within our schools. I worry about the kids we don’t. What happens to them? Where do they go? And most importantly, how can I help them?”
Buckley: Baseball season brings hope for Redbirds. And AutoZone Park.
Redbirds leaders are talking with Memphis Mayor Paul Young and the city about stadium improvement. “Our commitment is to be here long-term,” Craig Unger said.
Bartlett YMCA to welcome first new members April 8
There are some minor hiccups regarding the actual first day of the YMCA taking over the Bartlett Recreation Center, but the transition should be completed next month.
Sudoku: March 29
Are you ready for it? Today’s sudoku is a hard one!
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Memphis on the music scene
The Grammy Awards, were held at the beginning of the month, and though there weren’t any Memphians who won a Grammy this year, Memphis was a strong throughline at the ceremonies.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Young gets heckled, and Ikea says goodbye — or rather, adjö
Shelby County Commissioners have questions even as crime dashboard contract gets approved
Education Mayor Young chooses educator with early childhood experience as new libraries director
Elections Only four MSCS board seats will appear on 2026 ballot, judge rules
Business
New warehouse opening to support Amazon
Dublin, Ohio-based STG is looking for exponential growth with Amazon locally after this first deal.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business After decade-long run, IKEA Memphis will close
Premium Real Estate Rare church-to-home conversion brings 4-bedroom ‘sanctuary living’ to Cooper-Young
Real Estate French Fort’s Marine Residence apartments could soon have new owner
Sports
Grizzlies 25: Rudy Gay may have been the best big-shot maker in Grizzlies history
Before the Memphis Grizzlies called “12,” they called “22.”
Premium Sports It’s American Conference Tournament or bust for Memphis Tigers baseball. And the season hasn’t even started.
Premium High School Sports Super Bowl MVP Walker hasn’t changed much since Arlington High days
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball How Memphis, Penny Hardaway helped Aaron Bradshaw shed the ‘Old A.B.’
High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 8
Food
Slutty Vegan tests Memphis market with restaurant takeover
Memphis is the first in a multi-city food tour the popular Slutty Vegan brand is doing to gauge demand for franchise locations.
Premium Business Where there’s smoke: Fuego Vivo brings live-fire, global menu to East Memphis
Suburbs
New Target closer to coming to Millington
Construction appears imminent as developers pull the building permits for a new Target store in Millington, part of what city officials hope is the start of bustling retail growth.
Premium North Mississippi Nuts, bolts and national goals for a DeSoto robotics team that engineered a path to Washington
Arts & Culture
February warms up with 5 must-see concerts
“Feral live sets” or jazz and soul? A “sonic memoir” or folk concert meets theater? February brings plenty of concerts to Memphis stages, with a range of sounds.
City of Memphis MoSH searching for new executive director after Thompson exit
Opinion
Calkins: Why did a Holocaust survivor visit Graceland? A story about hate, survival — and the importance of joy
Mark Schonwetter spent years hiding from the Nazis as a boy. He came to Memphis this week to talk about the journey of survival, the persistence of hate — and a lesson his mother taught him about joy.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Do research before hiring a contractor
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Memphis on the music scene
The Grammy Awards, were held at the beginning of the month, and though there weren’t any Memphians who won a Grammy this year, Memphis was a strong throughline at the ceremonies.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant scene roundup
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 10
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?