Graduate transfer Rayjon Tucker will officially visit the University of Memphis in two weeks. 

The Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee approved legislation Tuesday setting up a charter school commission with authority to overrule local school boards, even though it could cost nearly $1 million next year and continue to tap the state budget.

First Horizon National Corp. reports slight increase in earnings per share, slight decline in revenue from the first quarter a year ago.

A new restaurant promises both a fresh start and fresh ingredients for a diner that has been through several name changes.

Hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in construction are returning to Parkway Village because of something that never left: I-240 and great access to it. 

This drink has a number of ingredients but comes together quickly. There's just a small amount of Spanish vermouth, but you'll miss a rich note if you leave it out.

Developers of the 29-acre, mixed-use Union Row on Monday purchased 251 Union for $1.4 million. Powerhouse Motors car-repair shop has operated there more than 20 years.

Peel back the fancy ribbon-cutting ceremonies and press conferences for new jobs and all you’re left with is handouts to big, connected companies and higher taxes for the rest of us.

Companies want to locate in communities that will work with them long after the ribbon-cutting and headlines are done. We know that our local firms are constantly being courted by other communities looking to grow their economies.

A legislative conference committee adopted an amended community oversight board bill Monday mirroring Memphis’ guidelines, despite opposition from state Sen. Raumesh Akbari.

• Miami development firm buys The Arlington Shops
• CBRE: Industrial space hits record occupancy
• Collierville High principal named Rossville Christian's next head of school

Shelby County School Board member Scott McCormick was arrested and charged with DUI after an accident in Downtown Memphis over the weekend. He was released from jail on a $1,000 bond on the misdemeanor charges. 

• Memphis industrial space hits records occupancy
• Rhodes College renames oldest building over ties to slavery
• Free transportation phone service for disabled, elder adults launches

Thoughts on a rumored new Grizzlies front-office candidates, the debut of the team's new management duo, the first weekend of the NBA playoffs, and more. 

Tiger Woods captivated the sports world by winning his fifth Masters Sunday. But will he play in Memphis in July? Tournament officials are "encouraged."

The inventory of available homes for sale remains low in the Memphis MSA as the homebuying season starts to heat up.

American Paper Optics is working to sell 5 million pairs of protective glasses for Chile and Argentina's total solar eclipse on July 2.

City planning board voted Thursday to change the spelling of “Forrest Avenue” in Midtown to “Forest Avenue.”

Amid concerns about the University of Memphis’ commitment to raising the minimum wage for its employee to $15 per hour, the United Campus Workers and several alumni held a press conference Friday urging the university to implement wage increases by 2020.

Some of the 109 BSA members arrested in the University of Memphis administration building 50 years ago this month returned Friday as a plaque noting the sit-in protest was unveiled where they were handcuffed in 1969.

OUT Memphis and Nike joined together to host LGBTQ youth and allies at University of Memphis for a day of games and bonding in a safe space and promoting wellness and socialization between young people who are often marginalized within other youth groups.

High schoolers aren't the only ones attending senior prom this spring. Senior citizen centers across the city are hosting proms of their own as a way to get seniors moving and reminiscing. 

Two second-half goals from Nashville hand Memphis 901 FC its fourth loss in seven matches.

James Wiseman showed that he can be a future No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft this week at the Nike Hoop Summit.

Amazon is making a bigger move into air cargo and building its capability to pick up from sellers and deliver directly to customers. But FedEx says it isn't worried.