The basketball event features 42 games, beginning on Thursday.

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Design Review Board approved plans for the Downtown Mobility Center, two Madison Avenue projects and partially approved the Dixie Greyhound mixed-used development in Uptown. 

Just three days after its most impressive showing of the season in a win over Ole Miss, did the Memphis Tigers take Little Rock seriously? 

The schools allege in the suit that Memphis-Shelby County Schools based its recommendation to revoke their charters on incomplete performance data from the Tennessee Department of Education.

R.J. Adams is a 6-3, 329-pound athlete with three years of eligibility remaining.

This season, Sundance Film Festival attendees will buy their passes through Eventive, a ticketing app made for Indie Memphis by 15-year-old Theo Patt in 2015. 

“This is the power of the community,” Respect The Haven founder Jason Sharif said. 

“This is a wonderful Christmas present for Cordova,” Memphis City Councilwoman Rhonda Logan said. “This will be the catalyst needed for Cordova … and is a perfect example of a public-private partnership.” 

The senior is just the second Shelby-Metro kicker to claim the state’s top prize.

The former Shelby County commissioner filed Monday, Dec. 5, in the January Democratic primary special election. There are six other Democrats with qualifying petitions out ahead of the Dec. 15 filing deadline.

The holiday season is here, and events are happening, and for our December reader lunch, we’re swinging with Erling. But first, let’s talk gravy. 

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard scored multiple touchdowns in a game for the third time this season. 

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a request for proposals on Monday, Dec. 5, for contractors to test around 1,000 backlogged sexual assault kits by next summer.

As the Southaven Board of Aldermen approves more layers for the development, the city’s town square-type project continues to grow. 

A chocolate layer cake, a fancy Russian honey cake (oh my) or a dense and delicious carrot cake: They all have a place in our hearts and on our plates.

A $10 Deal inspires Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington to take a virtual trip around town, talking about favorite Asian restaurants from Chinese to Vietnamese and more.

Founder Fred Jones announces who will play in the Classic against Tennessee State in 2023 and 2024.

The coaching staff is able to continue hitting the recruiting trail while the Tigers have time for extra practices as they look toward next season. 

MLGW will continue its 80-year relationship with TVA through its current contract, but Commissioner Carl Person encouraged the board to work closely with the utility to seek an agreement that best suits Memphis and its ratepayers. 

For our December lunch, we’ll feast on a buffet at Erling Jensen Small Bites and play a few games at the Topgolf Swing Suite.

Chef Jimmy Gentry enters the Downtown restaurant scene with The Lobbyist, opening in The Chisca.

This week’s Inked discusses emerging trends from the Daily Memphian’s commercial real estate seminar, new apartment complex coming to East Memphis, and recognition for Memphis tourism.

Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston law firm, and Hemline branding firm announce staff additions. 

Head coach Penny Hardaway’s squad easily handled Little Rock as the Tigers (7-2) cruised to an 87-71 win over the Trojans (2-7) at FedExForum.

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Box score: Memphis 87, Little Rock 71

The delay to the Dec. 20 council session mirrors a delay by the Shelby County Commission. The council also delayed a vote on a settlement to the damage deposit dispute between Memphis River Parks Partnership and the Memphis in May International Festival.