Anchoring the Civil Rights Museum expansion is celebrated artist Derek Fordjour’s “Three Kings: Epilogue.” The massive artwork shows three sides of Martin Luther King Jr. in the Lorraine Motel and it tethers Fordjour to his hometown.
A 13-year-old referendum is sparking a budget battle in some Memphis suburbs as school boards see flat funding despite higher property values. However, government officials say they can freeze the funding due to other ways they contribute.
“This lifestyle is about living in the moment,” Amy Pearson said. “You don’t have to have a big house to have a big life.”
This mailbag is full of questions on trades that have and haven’t happened and how exactly the Memphis Grizzlies are positioned entering the offseason.
The political roundup looks at a shift in the fight over Congressional redistricting and what it says about the tactics of both parties in the state of Tennessee.
There are now a total of four lawsuits against Tennessee’s new congressional map. Here is a breakdown of where each case stands as the August primaries rapidly approach.
Also happening this week: A new coffee shop opens on South Main, and The Lobbyist reopens its patio.
“It’s just been amazing what we’ve done with just our sheer talent, just wanting to write and be heard,” Bria Saulsberry said.
“The same people who can summon a special session to redraw congressional maps in service of a national political project have had remarkably little to say about how that same national political project cost thousands of jobs and four years of economic momentum in Tipton, Fayette, Haywood and Shelby counties.”
With the loss, the Redbirds fell behind the Rochester Red Wings for first place in the International League standings for the first time in 2026.
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
“CMOM remains at the top of its game. I genuinely enjoy when the kids drag me there, even if I have to look grumpy.” — Daniel Keevy about Mom! Dad! It’s Mickey Mouse!
“Great people. Great coffee. A true anchor of the community downtown where I live.” — Keith Goldberg about Oh, sip! Dr. Bean’s Coffee is owned by an actual doctor, and his last name is really Bean.
“I have enjoyed watching these Collierville students at the Draco Playhouse for the past two years and they have been amazing! Best of luck to them moving forward!!” — Brenda Powell about Collierville students lead Orpheum musical theater honors
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Today’s puzzle is the interior of Josephine Estelle, the new restaurant from chefs Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman. It was taken by Mark Weber.
Just in time for summer break, Memphis River Parks Partnership and Literacy Mid-South officially unveiled the city’s first free public storybook trail.
SpaceX purchased the building that houses the Colossus data center for $185 million, documents show.
Assessing some areas where Memphis needs to improve this season, and the transfer who could be the most impactful in that category.
If you’ve ever wanted to cook ribs the same way competition pitmasters do, this recipe will get you there.
The Collierville wins came on a night that brought together students from 56 schools across Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri.
The Children’s Museum of Memphis opened a new interactive Disney exhibit that officials hope will draw tens of thousands of extra visitors to the Midtown facility.
“The person that invites me to a posture of praise is likely not the same person that brings other people to that place, which is why writers and musicians and artists and creators need to keep doing their thing.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Grizzlies draft trade scenarios and react to the early conference finals games between the Thunder and Spurs.
Today’s puzzle is the meat display case at Buster’s Butcher and was taken by Greg Campbell.