More than a dozen community stakeholders in District 5 gathered at Benjamin Hooks Library Wednesday night to give feedback on issues pinpointed in the Memphis 3.0 plan.

The new space includes a pavilion, religious statuaries, community flower and vegetable gardens, restrooms, water fountains and even apiaries for bees.

Dean DiMento and Wylly Willmott led their teams to state runner-up finishes in 2022.

Ted Townsend will replace Robertson, the Chamber’s first Black president and CEO.

Victor Boddie, a mechanic, sued his former employer, The Chemours Company, for violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act when they fired him in 2019. 

The Memphis-based company recorded $24.4 billion in revenue for its fourth quarter 2022, compared to $22.6 billion it reported in the same time period in 2021. 

“We will lose young professionals, new college grads and young families to surrounding areas of other cities where there is substantial affordable housing available.”

Memphis Sandwich Clique cofounder Ryan Hopgood’s family was prepared to donate his organs. Now they’re calling his recovery a miracle.

The initiative will honor 50 years of women’s sports programs while helping generate philanthropic support to enhance the student-athlete experience for all female athletes at Memphis.

This week, a free soul concert series kicks off at Fourth Bluff Park, “Jesus Christ Superstar” opens at the Orpheum and there’s a Nude Party at Overton Park Shell (but you should wear clothes). 

Flaky kathi rolls and savory, crunchy samosa chaat are part of the “Nawab’s Specials” menu. The restaurant’s street food dishes range from $6.99 to $8.99 each.

D. E. Shaw & Co. is known for its activist investing, including its role in Exxon Mobil Corp.’s decision to add to its board and make $6 billion worth of cost savings changes. 

Teens across the city are invited to the Whitehaven Library Saturday, June 25, from noon to 4 p.m. for a Teen Summit hosted by Soldier, LLC.

He was a consummate entrepreneur, in part because his hardscrabble life as the son of Italian immigrants taught him the value of hustle.

Unselfish game has drawn attention from some of college basketball’s big hitters.

After opening during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, East Memphis’ Magnolia & May has brought back lunch. 

Buildings as tall as 100 North Main would be allowed in the Pinch District after a 5-1 vote by the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment on Wednesday.

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The Tennessee Titans long-snapper’s success began in Collierville. Despite his national success, he remains humble about all he’s achieved.

“Governor, the COVID-19 emergency has long passed in Tennessee,” state Rep. Jason Zachary wrote. “We ask that you direct the Tennessee Department of Health to halt distribution, promotion or recommendation of COVID-19 vaccines for our youngest Tennesseans.”

The John Overton High School standout joins Fayetteville’s Isaiah Thomison.

Ja Raffe has an important role to play in Utah, but that hasn’t stopped locals from bemoaning the move. 

DeSoto County cities have been discussing the influx of rentals, particularly the trending practice of larger companies outbidding single families to buy private homes to rent.

“I’m really excited about people being able to come here and see what Raleigh has to offer because this is such a beautiful space,” said Vendor Pop Ups owner Andrea Boykins.

Friday lunch is back. We’ll be at Salt|Soy on July 8, so make your reservations now. And our Summer Avenue series has started with a guide to the west end of the street. 

Amy Weirich has been elected to serve on the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference’s Executive Committee.