The initiative will honor 50 years of women’s sports programs while helping generate philanthropic support to enhance the student-athlete experience for all female athletes at Memphis.

This week, a free soul concert series kicks off at Fourth Bluff Park, “Jesus Christ Superstar” opens at the Orpheum and there’s a Nude Party at Overton Park Shell (but you should wear clothes). 

Flaky kathi rolls and savory, crunchy samosa chaat are part of the “Nawab’s Specials” menu. The restaurant’s street food dishes range from $6.99 to $8.99 each.

D. E. Shaw & Co. is known for its activist investing, including its role in Exxon Mobil Corp.’s decision to add to its board and make $6 billion worth of cost savings changes. 

Teens across the city are invited to the Whitehaven Library Saturday, June 25, from noon to 4 p.m. for a Teen Summit hosted by Soldier, LLC.

He was a consummate entrepreneur, in part because his hardscrabble life as the son of Italian immigrants taught him the value of hustle.

Unselfish game has drawn attention from some of college basketball’s big hitters.

After opening during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, East Memphis’ Magnolia & May has brought back lunch. 

Buildings as tall as 100 North Main would be allowed in the Pinch District after a 5-1 vote by the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment on Wednesday.

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The Tennessee Titans long-snapper’s success began in Collierville. Despite his national success, he remains humble about all he’s achieved.

“Governor, the COVID-19 emergency has long passed in Tennessee,” state Rep. Jason Zachary wrote. “We ask that you direct the Tennessee Department of Health to halt distribution, promotion or recommendation of COVID-19 vaccines for our youngest Tennesseans.”

The John Overton High School standout joins Fayetteville’s Isaiah Thomison.

Ja Raffe has an important role to play in Utah, but that hasn’t stopped locals from bemoaning the move. 

DeSoto County cities have been discussing the influx of rentals, particularly the trending practice of larger companies outbidding single families to buy private homes to rent.

“I’m really excited about people being able to come here and see what Raleigh has to offer because this is such a beautiful space,” said Vendor Pop Ups owner Andrea Boykins.

Friday lunch is back. We’ll be at Salt|Soy on July 8, so make your reservations now. And our Summer Avenue series has started with a guide to the west end of the street. 

Amy Weirich has been elected to serve on the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference’s Executive Committee.

The AAC will look different following the 2022 season after Cincinnati, Houston and UCF move to the Big 12. 

The new bill will make it a felony to camp on local public property, punishable by up to six years in prison. With transitional homes filling up faster than ever, where does that leave Memphis’ homeless community? 

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This week’s Inked covers plans for an $18 million apartment complex near the University of Memphis and updates on the historic Greyhound site in Uptown, which the developers plan to transform into “an eclectic mixed-use development with apartments and specific retail uses.”

Hundreds of Tennessee residents attended a meeting with Ford Motor Co. execs Tuesday night at a Brownsville high school to learn more about BlueOval City.

The Democratic candidates in the race are Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr., Nashville-based critical-care physician Jason Martin and Memphis activist Carnita Atwater. 

With two first-round picks, the Grizzlies are in a prime position for a fun NBA draft night on Thursday. 

This year’s roster has come together quicker than expected, and those positive results have bolstered the club’s profile.

The growing pool of property-tax funding is expected to reach the $30 million goal in the next seven to eight fiscal years — with city and county combined funding.

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