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<strong>On Friday, Aug. 5, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art named Zoe Kahr as its next executive director.</strong> (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)Subscribers only Neighborhoods

With Brooks’ move, new director will be ‘critical’ for Downtown

“I think the museum field has been going through this long, kind of traumatic, transition from being a place that was for a very small group of people, by a very small group of people, to a place that is very much a civic asset for a city,” said incoming Memphis Brooks Museum of Art executive director Zoe Kahr. 

By Christin Yates August 10, 2022
City of Memphis

Memphis City Council shuts down city primaries ballot question

The council vote Tuesday, Aug. 9, followed a Democratic sweep last week in county elections and a failed ballot question on extending city term limits.

By Bill Dries August 09, 2022
City of Memphis

Juvenile suspected in Phil Trenary slaying charged in separate shooting

The then-16-year-old girl who had charges dropped against her in the slaying of Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Phil Trenary has now been charged with attempted first degree-murder. 

By Julia Baker 43 minutes ago
City of Memphis

MPD chief: Officers’ reaction to DA’s office, Juvenile Court changes is mixed

C.J. Davis said on “Behind The Headlines” she is optimistic so far about reforms that were a major part of the hard-fought campaign that saw Steve Mulroy upset incumbent Amy Weirich. But she says the reaction from the police ranks is more mixed.

By Bill Dries 6 hours ago

  • Spirit of Memphis

    Second Editions Book Store aims to be more than words

    Despite its smaller size and location — tucked away just inside the front doors of the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library — the bookstore strives to be “a community resource.”

    By Alicia Davidson 15 minutes ago
  • City of Memphis

    Sources: Sulipeck not returning to FOX13

    The TV station’s chief meteorologist hasn’t appeared on air since May, after a controversial tweet following the Grizzlies’ Game 3 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

    By John Martin August 09, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Council moves to hire consultant after members clash over MLGW process

    The body’s chairwoman issued a separate request for proposals — and other council members said they were oblivious to the request. 

    By Keely Brewer August 09, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Swearengen resigns, Council debates district lines

    The resignation comes as the council debates whether or not to make changes to district lines ahead of the special election .

    By Bill Dries August 10, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Mud Island zip line proposal has Strickland’s support

    Developers would like a 30-year lease with plans to open with the debut of the renovated Tom Lee Park next spring. 

    Related story: 

    Chicago company proposes zip line adventure park for Mud Island

    By Bill Dries August 09, 2022
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    Crosstown invites you to get curious

    Discover how art, life, music and so much more come together at Memphis’ own vertical village.

    By Crosstown Concourse
  • City of Memphis

    County election aftermath pushes urgency of city council redistricting process

    Council members talk about new district lines a week after council chairwoman Jamita Swearengen was elected Circuit Court Clerk. She has 90 days, under terms of the county charter, to resign from the council.

    By Bill Dries August 09, 2022
  • Elections

    What to watch for in the election night vote totals

    While most people will be watching who won and who lost the evening of Thursday, Aug. 4, politicos will be viewing the numbers as the first indication of what could happen in the next election and the elections to follow.

    Related stories:

    Shelby County’s ‘big ballot’ Election Day arrives with theme of change

    Ballot Basics: Aug. 4 Election Day

    By Bill Dries August 04, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis’ streetlights to be converted to LED

    All 77,330 of the city’s high-pressure sodium streetlights will be replaced with LED lighting in a project that includes an automated management system that notifies MLGW when the lights are out.

    By Bill Dries August 03, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Panel highlights Memphis’ impact on national civil rights movement

    Community leaders and officials highlighted the legacy of Stax, the record label and museum, with a musical performance and panel in celebration of its addition to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. 

    By Daja E. Henry August 02, 2022
  • Business

    MLGW joins statewide electric vehicle fast charging network

    The utility received a great that will help it upgrade its infrastructure to be part of a network of 32 fast charging units on interstates and major highways. 

    By Keely Brewer August 02, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis faces hottest summer on record

    Memphis is experiencing the hottest summer on record so far, and last month was the second hottest July in the city’s history.

    By Keely Brewer August 01, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS celebrating new school year with fun run, festival and immunizations

    The Memphis-Shelby County Schools district will host three events this weekend to kick off the 2022-2023 school year that starts Aug. 8.

    By Aarron Fleming August 01, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council redraws district lines in case Swearengen, Morgan elected to county jobs

    Council chairwoman Jamita Swearengen and council member Worth Morgan are running for county positions. The possibility of either or both winning is behind a scramble by the council to draw new district lines.

    By Bill Dries July 27, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    How Memphis’ debt could impact One Beale financing

    Some City Council members think the city could take on more risk with One Beale’s Grand Hyatt, while some say other projects come first.

    By Bill Dries July 26, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    City Council to expand One Beale ‘backstop’ debate

    Among other topics, the discussion of the city’s capacity for bond debt will come into play during Tuesday morning committee sessions. 

    By Bill Dries July 26, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Habitat for Humanity celebrates 13 new homeowners

    Interim Director of Construction for Memphis Habitat Alan Massing noted with more than 20 houses projected to be completed by the end of 2022, things will get bigger for Habitat Memphis in 2023.

    By Alicia Davidson July 24, 2022
  • State Government

    State Rep. Torrey Harris arrested for theft, assault in Nashville

    Harris was arrested after an argument with his ex-boyfriend. He maintained his innocence and expressed confidence the charges will be dropped.

    By Ian Round July 19, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    The Hub to open new, expanded location Downtown to shelter, feed homeless

    The Hospitality Hub is ready to debut its new campus at 590 Washington Ave., featuring expanded emergency housing and case management services, three green spaces, a family room, a children’s play area and more.

    By Alicia Davidson July 20, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Criminal Court Clerk gets five new full-time employees

    Heidi Kuhn had sought seven positions but the commission worried it could trigger budget amendments from the other clerks.

    By Bill Dries July 18, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commissioners give Halbert three weeks ‘to see results’ in car tag backlog

    Shelby County commissioners delayed taking a “no-confidence” vote on County Clerk Wanda Halbert until Aug. 8.

    By Bill Dries July 19, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Strickland talks about using federal funds to break chain of violence

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says workforce development and a longer-term violence-intervention program are priorities for the use of the federal funding.

    By Bill Dries July 18, 2022
  • Elections

    Strickland’s third-term bid has hurdles beyond referendum

    The City Council sponsor of the partisan primaries ballot question will be watching to see how the August term limits referendum fares before deciding whether to call for a vote. 

    By Bill Dries July 17, 2022
  • Behind The Headlines

    Outgoing Memphis Chamber CEO looks back on her tenure

    Outgoing Greater Memphis Chamber Beverly Robertson talks on “Behind The Headlines” about the chamber’s role in the “fourth industrial revolution” represented by the Ford plant in Haywood County and what that means for “legacy” businesses not yet in that revolution. 

    By Bill Dries July 16, 2022
  • Update City of Memphis

    Strickland says One Beale ‘backstop’ is too much risk

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says the city has offered more incentives for the proposed Grand Hyatt hotel at One Beale “than any other development in the history of the city.” He also questioned why One Beale developers didn’t go to the bond market sooner.

    Related story:

    City Council approves financial ‘backstop' for Grand Hyatt

    By Bill Dries July 15, 2022

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