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The Early Word: Will fewer be better at U of M? Plus, a dive into the MATA mess
A home-smoking pro tip from Patio Porkers, soul food ordering instructions and a Memphis arts meet-up in an unlikely place.
Chris Herrington
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Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Black Lodge’s last bash (really) and an Off the Rails art party
This week, I Love Memphis and Streetdog Foundation celebrate 15 years (but not together), and there will be swingin' and swayin' and DJs playing on Maggie H. Isabell Street.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Consumer’s guide to the 2024-2025 Grizzlies home schedule
Chris Herrington breaks down each home game with a four-star scale rating in his guide to the Memphis Grizzlies’ home schedule.
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Memphis GrizzliesMid-Summer Grizzlies Mailbag: Olympic musings, tax-dodging worries and more
It’s time for the first installment of Chris Herrington’s annual Memphis Grizzlies Mid-Summer Mailbag. Herrington answers readers’ questions, addressing Olympic issues, luxury tax matters and more.
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Spirit of MemphisThe 21 best ‘Memphis’ songs of the 21st century (so far)
Given how much music the city has produced, it’s not much of a surprise that the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll punches well above its weight as a music subject.
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Memphis GrizzliesMid-Summer Grizzlies Mailbag, Part 2: The rotation, trade talk and more
It’s time for the second half of Chris Herrington’s annual Memphis Grizzlies Mid-Summer Mailbag. In this installment, he addresses rotation issues, trade deadline matters and more.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Champagne, lemonade and cocktails for your ‘Tell-tale Heart’
This week, a film at Crosstown Arts could make you see the world differently. And Skinny’s birthday party at the Hi-Tone is guaranteed to give you Nickelback earworms.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies re-sign Luke Kennard
The Memphis Grizzlies and shooting guard Luke Kennard have agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Notes on the Grizzlies’ Ziaire Williams trade, Luke Kennard signing
A deeper look into the trade of Ziaire Williams and the signing of Luke Kennard and how they are connected.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Four conclusions from a ‘quiet’ Grizzlies offseason
With the offseason now mostly concluded, fans didn’t get much splash. Memphis summers are humid; the Grizzlies’ summer was a dry heat.
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DowntownFashion-forward food truck puts hip-hop spin on smashburgers
An addition to the growing smashburger scene can be found at the Smash & Grab Burger Lab, where Kidd Martin is cooking up one of the city’s best burgers.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Uptown tales, Downtown soul, Midtown rock ’n’ roll
This week, Old Dominick celebrates Christmas in July, Freedom Summer activists share stories and stand-up comedy meets beer at High Cotton Brewing.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign center Jay Huff to a two-way contract
The Grizzlies also waived center Trey Jemison to make room for Huff, who played his college basketball at Virginia.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: What summer play said about Zach Edey, GG Jackson and other Grizzlies
Observations on the seven roster players who suited up for the Grizzlies this summer.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies fall in overtime of summer league title game to Miami Heat
The Miami Heat notched a 120-118 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the championship game of the Las Vegas Summer League, an annual showcase of new draftees and other young hopefuls.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Horror musicals, library tats and a dancing UPS man
This week, Memphis gets air time on “Down in the Valley,” Crosstown Arts residents open their studios and Asian Night Market goes even bigger.
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Memphis Grizzlies Zach Edey returns, briefly, in Grizzlies summer league win
Zach Edey made an instant impact in his Las Vegas debut, only to exit again after turning his right ankle in the second quarter.
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MusicSongwriter Mark Edgar Stuart’s unlikely journey comes full circle
In 2013, one of Memphis’ best bassists came out with a surprising solo album, his wry humor and welcoming warmth conveyed in a pinched but homey delivery. This month, he’ll release his fifth — and perhaps best — album since then.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Dixon shows Southern art; Memphis Made says bye for now
This week, Wilson, Arkansas-inspired art comes to Memphis, a Richard Linklater classic screens at Crosstown and the Goo Goo Dolls still won’t tell ’em your name.
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Food NewsMemphis Pizza Guide: Local chains and by-the-slice counters
In this installment of our Memphis Pizza Guide, we tip our caps to the chains, including a few that didn’t originate locally, while also stopping for a slice (or two) at some of the New York-style pizza counters around town.
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Memphis-style' pizza? These meaty pies have been a local staple for more than 50 years
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Food News‘Memphis-style’ pizza? Meaty pies have been a local staple for 50 years.
Local pizza owes some of its origins to Coletta’s and the rest to three restaurants — Exlines’ Best Pizza in Town, Broadway Pizza and Fox Ridge Pizza — with a common ancestor.
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Food NewsMemphis Pizza Guide: Classic pizza parlors
A survey recently said Memphis pizza wasn’t very good. But that isn’t true. Over the next few days, we’ll bring you a list of the local places we love and a lot of very good pizza.
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Dining GuidesMemphis Pizza Guide: Restaurants with good pizza
As odd as it might be to contemplate, everyone doesn’t always want pizza. In this installment of our Memphis guide, we present those more general restaurants where you can find good pizza alongside a broader menu.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies Podcast: Zach Edey’s summer league hype
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey’s upcoming summer league debut and the changes to Taylor Jenkins’ assistant coaching staff.
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Chris HerringtonHerrington: As rookies are introduced to Memphis, optimism prevails.
Zach Edey said he looks forward to playing with star point guard Ja Morant, ‘the best guard in the league,” as Edey and fellow rookies Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer are introduced to Memphis.
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Herrington: With the NBA offseason half over, are Grizzlies mostly done?
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