Regional One Health says businesses for hundreds of miles around rely on Memphis’ health care system as it fundraises over $1 billion to build a new hospital.
In Downtown Memphis, Kevin Helms, Ja Morant’s security coordinator, is opening Lou’s Lounge, a venue that was once a secret hangout for NBA players.
The inaugural Mekong festival celebrated the Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian and Thai families who first came to Memphis, specifically the area around Cleveland Street, 50 years ago as refugees from the Vietnam War.
“Inappropriate sexual behavior by elected officials at every level of government has been excused and allowed to fester for far too long.”
The questions from the auditor’s office come as Walls officials consider a rezoning request for more than 1,000 acres of farmland for industrial use along U.S. 61.
“Memphis is my home,” he said. “It’s still my home. It’s my last team. But I have other things to be focused on now.”
The earnings call gave investors and analysts one of their first formal looks at the company since it spun off FedEx Freight on June 1.
The Tigers didn’t protect the ball as well as they did in their 17-point win against Mississippi State, and they didn’t shoot the 3 as well.
Bar Limina and Ugly Art Co. owners will join forces on a pop-up hotel lobby bar while renovations on the rooftop are underway.
Survey findings will go to the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen in January as the venue’s losses are projected to top $700,000 this fiscal year.
“... We’ve seen evidence of changes into the future, and they’re not great changes. A lot of them are economic decisions that government has made, that are going to significantly impact healthcare systems.”
David Stephens, who has served as the only superintendent Bartlett City Schools since the district started in 2014, will be retiring.
The Mustangs put it all together in an emphatic first half against defending state champion Bearden. Collierville edged Franklin in overtime thanks to a long-range effort from Gillian Arey.
Munford-Central, Houston-Collierville and Fairley-MASE highlight the final week of the regular season in Tennessee.
“Our third-quarter results reflect meaningful progress on our strategy despite persistent macro headwinds,” said IP Chairman and CEO Andy Silvernail.
“Very good forum. These candidates got their say out to the public in a broader way.” — Derrol Porter about 3 of 4 candidates for governor clash in Murfreesboro
“Providing housing and support services for the disabled was not only the right thing to do, it is good for the economy and social fabric of Tennessee.” — Jim Mulroy about Opinion: Protecting affordable housing for people with disabilities
“The headline startled me before I reread it more carefully. I thought it said something about the “Grizzlies Hot Sex Therapist!” Whew!” — Bob Lee about Calkins Podcast: Hot start by Grizzlies, a sex therapist on breast cancer and SpaceXAI has jobs for you
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“We have a profound, time-sensitive need for a bold group of public servants who can imagine and operationalize experiments — making creative, rigorous, coordinated policy innovation a permanent modus operandi in Memphis.”
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This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Summer Avenue Sampler at Bryant’s Breakfast that was taken by Mark Weber.
From a 1-inch, black-and-white photo taken more than eight decades ago, Jason Colbert painted a portrait of former University of Memphis President Richard Jones.
Also, an “Amazon-proof” shopping center bought in Bartlett, a firm buys a South Memphis industrial property and Miestro Home Integrations is moving.
“I mean, I got booed at Kentucky. We did pretty good there too,” Calipari said while in Memphis in September. “I mean, it’s just how it is. And I live with that. It doesn’t bother me.”
Jennifer Chandler has ordered this dish at every meal she’s ever eaten at Felicia Suzanne’s, and she has no plans to stop.
Goodwin Farms, a Regency Homebuilders project in southeast Germantown, is moving forward with its second phase.
The rights holders of more than 250 Elvis Presley songs are suing the Claude chatbot creator.
“People with disabilities are entitled to lead fulfilled, enriched lives. But an affordable house alone cannot sustain community living when a person also needs daily support.”
The Grizzlies and Tigers both had surprising, big weeks. Geoff Calkins talks about it with John Martin. Calkins then talks with local sex therapist Jennifer Valli about her own breast cancer diagnosis. And author Charles Fishman shares his thoughts about SpaceXAI.
This jigsaw puzzle features a 1978 photo of Downtown Memphis.