The revival of Overton Square, coupled with its parking garage, has made nearby properties the target of acquisition by developers.

State lawmakers are concerned rushing the Education Savings Account program could cause problems in delivery of state funds to student to enroll in private schools.

Race is a complicated, foreboding and necessary theme to consider in Memphis's 200-year history. It's also more than the city's past. Race is part of the city's eternal present.

Café Society adds steakhouse menu this week; Folk's Folly has special-run Japanese Wagyu; Destination: Delicious dinner is set for Restaurant Iris.

Mud Island River Park was a hive of activity Saturday, as community organization Neighborhood Heroes led Memphis kids in superhero-related activities meant to inspire mental and physical wellness, while the Downtown Memphis Commission threw a party to celebrate summer birthdays. 

The nation's top college prospects believe Memphis belongs in the same discussion as the blue bloods of college basketball, especially Kentucky. 

Business executives with ties to Memphis in May have formed Get Our Riverfront Right to push for reexamination of plans for Tom Lee Park.

Political support for the Tennessee achievement district could be waning. After the district’s high profile leader Sharon Griffin left this month, some state lawmakers are calling for hearings on its future.

With an estimated cost of $400,000 and designed to last 30 years, Arlington’s new Playground of Dreams has opened at Hughes-College Hill Park near the historic Depot Square area of town.

Community activists say they still feel they're being watched and harassed by law enforcement, while a monitoring team says it is trying to ensure Memphis police comply with court-ordered reforms.

Memphis 901 FC rained out in Charleston.

The University of Memphis becomes the latest school to extend a scholarship offer to the rising 2021 star. 

Think of Aretha Franklin or Isaac Hayes in Soulsville, Willie Mitchell in Orange Mound and Dewey Phillips at the Hotel Chisca. A Rufus Thomas statue could go just about anywhere in town and Memphis Minnie and Furry Lewis sure would look good on Beale Street.

Southwind residents Randy and Laurie Higginbotham became advocates for trucking safety after their son Michael was killed when his Jeep struck a U-turning big rig in Memphis in 2014.

University of Memphis offensive line coach Ryan Silverfield is all about dogs, all the time. 

Lin Johnson is leaving after a four-year tenure with Shelby County Schools as deputy director for finance, human resources and information technologies. He hopes his legacy reaches beyond the numbers. 

A Downtown protest Friday evening drew a group of about 100 people. It comes days after the release of journalist Manuel Duran, arrested in Memphis more than a year ago and turned over to federal immigration authorities.

Memphis’ premier anime convention brings fans together to celebrate their favorite manga and anime.

Patterson Warehouses Inc. is planning a $30.2 million expansion. To ensure the project stays in Shelby County, EDGE is recommending a six-year tax abatement. 

A Florida developer seeks tax incentives to build two student housing developments totaling 50 units near the University of Memphis. 

Lakeland officials are hoping to have a commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by early August on a development loan to fund construction of a proposed high school.

After saying his office is “exploring” pursuit of a Medicaid block grant, Gov. Bill Lee this week confirmed his administration will make a proposal to the federal government.

Fred's is set to close an additional 129 stores and hold inventory clearance sales across all stores. 

It's still early in the recruiting process for most of the Tigers 2020 priorities. 

President Trump's mandate to dramatically reduce kidney disease and expensive dialysis was greeted warmly in Memphis, where diabetes and hypertension are members of a deadly dynasty.