The Franklin L. Haney Co. said MLGW’s bid review process was biased toward TVA and it asked that its proposal be rescored. 

Unlike typical lawsuits, the plaintiff are not seeking monetary damages nor possession of the property. Instead, they are asking a court to deem the blighted sites a public nuisance. 

The texts read, “This is a test from the City of Memphis Mass Communication system that will contact you during… Reply with Yes to confirm receipt or…” followed by a link. 

“The city of Memphis needs more affordable housing, but we want quality, affordable housing. We don’t want to treat people like they are second-class citizens,” Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard said.

Over the years, possible solutions have included a new parking garage as well as shuttle services as two city mayors, multiple community leaders and even the police have joined the fray. 

Before his confirmation by the Memphis City Council this week, Doug McGowen indicated MLGW will move closer to Memphis’ day-to-day operations. He also said the city-owned utility could expand to include broadband and has to improve its responsiveness to Memphians.

The Memphis Zoo, Overton Park Conservancy and the City of Memphis are soon to sign off on precise terms that will end overflow parking on the greensward.

Chance Carlisle of Carlisle Corp. responds to Mayor Strickland’s letter on the Grand Hyatt financing stalemate. 

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division said a vendor error caused thousands of residents to receive an email stating their utility bill was $0.

“Low water can have as great a cost, or greater, than high water,” Strickland said. “We have all these tools at our disposal for floods, but very few for droughts.”

The council also confirmed Chandell Ryan as the city’s new chief operating officer — the first woman to hold the No. 2 post in city government.

Though the utility has no plans to increase rates this year — or next — costs are still expected to be 9% higher than last year. 

Within months, the congregation will vote on whether to affiliate with another Methodist group or be independent.

The item returns to the Memphis City Council for discussion at its Nov. 15 session.

Memphian Tommie Dunavant pitches in $800,000 to the Memphis Zoo’s $1.5 million fundraising effort for its animal hospital.

Until Valentine’s Day 2025, motorists may want to take I-40. 

The compromise announced by Memphis City Council members Ford Canale and Chase Carlisle Monday, Oct. 31, does away with a hole in the expanded golf course by the park’s lake.

The council also takes preliminary votes Tuesday, Nov. 1, on a plan and financing arrangements for an ambitious remake of the Klondike community in North Memphis.

The renovation of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, part of a $684 million sports venues plan, remains key for those still harboring Power 5 hopes. But, some still would like an on-campus stadium.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said the grant from the county’s reserve fund is likely the first of several for a full restoration of the 137-year old church.

Memphis Public Libraries book sales help raise funds for the library while also offering great deals on used books to eager shoppers. 

Mayor Jim Strickland is proposing the city create a $500,000 “park restoration fund” from Mud Island renovation money to cover potential damages to Tom Lee Park during Memphis in May events. 

“Grills, five or six pairs of Ray Bans, a couple of rings, a couple of iPhones — you find just about anything,” said Joe Weiss, general manager of Mud Island Marina in Downtown Memphis.

At a Shelby County Young Democrats forum, Joe Brown, Van Turner and Paul Young talked about name recognition, experience, crime, Black business ownership and, in one case, how women have no place in the mayor’s race. 

“There were so many of my friends that didn’t have their fathers in their lives, at least not in the way they wanted them to be. He filled that role for so many people,” said Paul Young, president and CEO of the Downtown Memphis Commission.