Memphis currently has no commitments from new recruits, but that might not be as dire as it seems.

Uplift Westwood CDC, along with City of Memphis staff, is hosting a meeting Thursday, March 24, to discuss plans for the old drive-in property in Westwood that was recently purchased by the city.

The Whataburger location in Arlington has received site plan approval from the town’s Planning Commission, moving it closer to construction.

The Nets and Grizzlies will face off on a nationally televised game Wednesday.

The Detroit construction company had its first supplier outreach meeting in January in Memphis, followed by a similar meeting in March in Jackson, Tennessee, about 45 miles east of the Megasite. 

“I know it’s crazy. I understand that. But these kids can’t wait for the war to end,” said Dr. William Novick.

Another year with the Tigers could boost his draft stock, and the team needs his offense. Plus: The transfer portal looms.

General Services has two State Building Commission-approved capital projects, including the 36.5 miles of pipeline that will run from the northwest corner of the Megasite — where the wastewater treatment plant will be located — to the Mississippi River. 

The Grizzlies’ superstar might not want to hear it, but the numbers point to it. And does the team’s record reflect reality?

The funding would provide for notices to Shelby County voters about changes to precincts and polling places. 

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The March 22 council day starts with the 2 new MLGW board members and three reappointees. Some on the council also want to hire an energy consultant.

State Sen. Richard Briggs, the only Republican who voted against the measure, said legislators are “trying to overprotect students” and that the bill is “a solution looking for a problem.”

Eric Barnes interviews Dr. Stewart Burgess, executive director of the Children’s Museum of Memphis.

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority stated negative feedback came from Elvis fans. 

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Tennessee senators delayed action on a bill impacting Germantown’s namesake schools. The bill will go before a house committee later this week.

Turner was charged with first-degree murder for the 2010 shooting of Wright, a former Memphis Grizzlies player.

Charles Everett, a Tennessee PTA leader and co-founder of Uplift Westwood, is the new District 6 Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member. 

A permit is currently pending with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for Topgolf Memphis. 

“Being at Raiford’s, you know you’re going to drink multiple beers. We wanted something you could enjoy throughout the night.” 

Standouts from Bartlett, Collierville, FACS, Harding, Houston and St. George’s up for consideration this week.

The Memphis-based Blues Foundation said the 12 newest honorees of the Blues Hall of Fame will be celebrated at an event on May 4.

Here’s the latest on who has filed or pulled qualifying petitions for the August nonpartisan county races and the state and federal primaries on the same ballot.

Two former Tigers basketball players have sought elected office before with one winning and the other coming close.

Topgolf or a similar facility would be “a great thing for our community,” said DMC president and CEO Paul Young.