Anthony Anderson, executive director of charter school operator Memphis Business Academy, calls Cherokee's decision a "game-changer" for the Frayser community. 

Moondance Grill is Tommy Peters’ latest restaurant, and there’s plenty to like about the new place in Germantown’s Thornwood development.

In 2018, the group of parents embarked on a courtyard renovation at White Station High School.

Good morning; it’s Friday, Jan. 17. The Memphis Tigers held off an old rival and change is coming to the Memphis International Airport and lots of local schools.

Just City executive director Josh Spickler said on the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines” that Juvenile Court needs more resources for children in detention. But he said the question of which children and how many wind up in detention or tried as adults should take priority over the details of the bricks and mortar.

A University of Tennessee fraternity brother invited me to lunch the other day, he said, to share my experience writing a column with his son. Instead, he turned to me and opened with, “Tell him the toilet seat story.”

Construction 15 years in the making is finally right around the corner for the Lakeland Commons mixed-use project at U.S. 70 and Seed Tick Road.

Monday, for the first time in 48 years, Rev. Nicholas Vieron will not conduct his annual Adult Greek Class, a Memphis tradition. His mind and soul are willing. His body, not so much these days.

Upsets are a part of basketball. Especially this year. But that doesn't seem to apply to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, whose Tigers defeated Cincinnati Thursday, and who keeps winning all the games he's supposed to win.

The Tigers' knockout punch came in the form of freshman forwards and technical foul by Cincinnati coach John Brannen. 

Despite withering opposition from the LGBT community on an adoption bill, state Sen. Paul Rose is pushing ahead with legislation that would prevent local governments from giving preferential treatment to vendors and contractors who have favorable LGBT working conditions.

Former NBA great Tracy McGray says Ja Morant will be an MVP and a lot of national talking heads are taking notice of the young Grizzlies. So, what happens next? 

The State Capitol Commission is scheduled for a Feb. 20 meeting, at which time removal of the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the Capitol’s second floor is expected to be debated.

The Shelby County Commission is expected to consider a new resolution to raise $9 million for MATA through a $20 increase in the motor vehicle tax.

Chris Herrington is joined by independent Grizzlies/NBA writer Matt Hrdlicka to talk about the team’s ahead-of-schedule competitive arc, and how that might influence the franchise’s approach to the trade deadline and beyond. 

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, with global headquarters in Memphis, will grow by seven employees with its acquisition of G&E Enterprises.

Former Nashville captain Michael Reed brings plenty of experience.

Ekundayo Bandele, CEO of Hattiloo Theatre, talks to Eric Barnes about the history and future of the theater he founded.

U.S. Postal Service has chosen St. Jude for love the research hospital exudes.

Girls basketball game that ended in 108-point margin the product of unfortunately mismatched circumstances.

Germantown Municipal School District will not accept new non-residents next school year at three elementary schools – Dogwood, Farmington and Riverdale.

Memphis economy continues to roll along slowly as the Phase One Trade Deal with China provides more optimism for business conditions down the road.

The new hires are expected to further expand the influence of organizations advocating for education policies such as vouchers and charter schools. 

District staff recommended against re-upping operating agreements for Veritas College Preparatory, Memphis College Preparatory Elementary and Memphis Business Academy Middle.

A privately developed travel plaza near the Memphis International Airport cell phone lot is one project airport officials expect to move forward during 2020.