A series of changes in the leadership of Memphis-Shelby County Schools may be giving way to a more gradual but no less profound series of changes within the district.

Paul Chandler, the head of the Germantown Performing Arts Center, shared his thoughts on local venues on this week’s The Sidebar podcast.

Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield also talk about dining trends and new Memphis restaurants opening soon.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the ugly loss to the Knicks and the importance of the Grizzlies’ upcoming matchup with the Houston Rockets.

Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college sports columnist John Martin analyze Memphis’ blowout win over UAB on Sunday and look at the Tigers’ road ahead.

Mayor Lee Harris and Judge Tarik Sugarmon talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the compromise they have taken to Sheriff Floyd Bonner about administration of the county’s juvenile-detention center.

For Demarcus Suggs, director of creative and cultural economy for the City of Memphis, his goal is simple: Support the arts.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington pick East and West All-Stars for the 2024-25 NBA season. Will Jaren Jackson Jr. get in?

Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss the importance of Memphis’ upcoming home games against Wichita State and UAB.

Paintings ranging from the unknown to Picasso and Basquiat are on display at the Dixon through January 26. The museum’s director, Kevin Sharp, talks about the exhibits with Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Three Shelby County commissioners who supported a no-confidence vote aimed at Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the ongoing standoff between the school board and its superintendent. 

On this week’s “Sound Bites,” Holly Whitfield sat down with two of Hard Times Deli’s owners, Harrison Downing and Schuyler O’Brien, to discuss their backgrounds, the new restaurant and more.

Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.

The Nov. 5 referendums on a set of three gun-control measures that would apply to Memphis were just a first step toward a local ordinance that would counteract current state gun laws.

Plus, bar owners Mary Oglesby and Paul Gilliam talk about the state of the service industry in Memphis.

With Memphis having a week off between Sunday’s home win over North Texas and its upcoming matchup with ECU on Saturday, coach Penny Hardaway said significant changes to his team’s practice structure were coming. Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss what those are and more.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.’s recent run of scoring dominance, the Grizzlies’ two Rookie of the Year potentials, and Ja Morant and GG Jackson injury updates. 

Violent crime and efforts to battle it were among the top stories of the year as discussed in a reporters’ roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.” 

Anthony Young, the new CEO of Epicenter, joined Eric Barnes to talk about the organization’s efforts to cultivate and support entrepreneurs in Memphis.

If one of your resolutions is to eat more of Memphis’ culinary offerings, we’ve got you covered.

The Grizzlies are dealing with injuries to several key contributors. What will it take to stay afloat during a challenging point in the schedule?

State Sen. Brent Taylor says on “Behind The Headlines” he is ready to make the case for the ouster of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy when the Tennessee Legislature returns to session in January.

Wine expert Tiffany Werne explains the differences in sparkling wines and how to serve this bubbly libation on New Year’s Eve.

Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games. 

It may be winter, but Kameisha Wilson of Kaye’s Pints & Scoops says that shouldn’t mean ice cream is off the table.