Nate Franklin trained to run his first marathon on his 26th birthday. When it was postponed by COVID-19, he decided to run it anyway. It's a lesson for us all. 

The city council's attorney has been bond counsel on 17 of the 18 Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division bond issues over the past 28 years. The relationship is being brought up again as the utility's relationship with TVA is being examined. 

Dr. Scott Morris describes how Church Health has responded to the coronavirus crisis.

The number of cases in Shelby County increased by 57 since the Health Department last reported numbers on Friday, April 24.

A former FedEx senior vice president has designs on tapping a growing market for cannabidiol (CBD) oil. A new Rossville production facility's output will be initially used in Easyriders-branded products.

Even without a traditional music business major, Rhodes College and its Mike Curb Institute have allowed students opportunities within the music industry professionals, earning national recognition.

Cornerback Chris Claybrooks and center Dustin Woodard were both picked up in the seventh round of the NFL Draft on Saturday, after Washington Redskins pick Antonio Gibson on Friday.

Festival organizers say the majority of previously announced acts will remain on-board for the rescheduled Beale Street Music Festival in October. A revised lineup announcement with replacement acts is planned for June.

Neither Starbucks nor the developer has confirmed it, but a building permit document suggests that Raleigh may soon have its own Starbucks coffee shop.

A constant factor of Memphis life seems more pressing now than usual: To paraphrase Texas songwriter Joe Ely, we may walk the streets of Memphis, but we’ll have you understand, Tennessee is not entirely the state we’re in.

Employees receiving generous unemployment benefits can make it hard for restaurateurs to have adequate staff when it’s time to reopen and to meet their PPP forgiveness requirements.

The county order covers unincorporated Shelby County and follows an extension of the Memphis emergency order earlier in the week with some first steps toward an economic reopening.

In what should not come as a surprise, Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa will leave the Tiger basketball program after one year and head to the NBA.

Bowlers from Bartlett, Briarcrest and CBHS named to sports writers all-state team.

About 500 people are working to meet the May 14 deadline for opening a makeshift hospital to handle overflow patients in the coronavirus pandemic.

Sixty-three percent of the 46 Downtown businesses receiving the forgivable loans were minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE).

Facing a possible $5 billion loss in gross domestic product from the COVID-19 crisis, Tennessee will open restaurants Monday, April 27, in 89 counties, even before lifting a “safer at home” order. Shelby County is not included in the re-opening.

Shelby County reported 50 new cases Friday, but also confirmed its highest single day of new tests since Monday. 

Students will miss at least 50 days of classroom instruction — almost a third of the school year — because of the pandemic.

KIPP officials say they will continue remote learning plans through the end of the school year, but the closings will mean hundreds of students will have to find new schools this fall. 

The Tennessee Department of Health reports 2,001 cases in Shelby County.

Gov. Bill Lee announced plans Thursday, April 23, for restaurants and retail establishments in rural and suburban counties to start opening next week on a limited basis using social distancing guidelines. A “safer at home” order in Memphis remains in effect at least until May 5.

Head coach Ryan Silverfield remains thankful for his health, the health of his players and a healthy program during coronavirus pandemic. 

A true return to pre-COVID-19 life in Memphis will require either a vaccine or the development of herd immunity.

FedEx's landing fees will help Memphis International Airport balance its budget amid discussion of putting all passenger airlines in a single concourse until traffic rebounds from COVID-19.