Restaurateur Tommy Peters loved food, music and exporting ‘Memphis brand’
Tommy Peters was a money man, not a restaurateur, but he loved music and when he met B.B. King, his path changed.
Chick-fil-A 5K supports kids in need of miracles
This year, the annual Chick-fil-A 5K benefitted My Town Miracles, which provides financial assistance to low-income families.
COVID-19 spreading questions faster than answers; maybe this will help
In the first of two parts, leading physicians speak to the history of COVID-19, its possible origins, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, and the the role of masking, among other topics.
Calkins: A fireworks accident nearly ended his career. Now Brandon Thomas may be the star Memphis needs
Brandon Thomas nearly blew off his hand in a fireworks accident in high school. Now he may be the star running back that the Memphis Tigers need.
Seth Henigan has a rare form of confidence for a true freshman
The 18-year-old passed the initial eye test, but tougher opponents loom.
Greater Memphis Chamber supports charter commission
The Greater Memphis Chamber backs forming a commission to explore city-county consolidation but doesn’t have a position yet on whether consolidation would be a good idea.
Germantown parents concerned by quarantine measures
Some Germantown parents are concerned by the suburban school system’s quarantine guidelines. However, Superintendent Jason Manuel said the district is reviewing its measures.
Vote for the Week 3 high school football player of the week
Trio of quarterbacks and two running backs are up for this week’s award.
Vote for the top high school football game in Week 4
Undefeated teams featured in two of the games, and a head coach faces his former school.
Suburbs considered seceding from Shelby County in 1990
With another Shelby County consolidation government discussion percolating, this is a look back at the suburban municipalities’ most radical chess move to alter the state’s largest county.
Tigers notebook: Ivory makes his mark; another in-state recruit commits
More on punter Joe Doyle’s non-punting day, and Danton Barto to be honored Sept. 18.
Metro
The Early Word: When will the guard get here? What’s brewing near Broad?
FedEx shares good news, Brandon Clarke gets tackled by children and we have a tip for how to ward off vampires.
City of Memphis National Guard to be ‘eyes and ears’ on the streets, mayor says
Education Tennessee won’t say how many students are enrolled in new voucher program
Spirit of Memphis Buckley: Les Smith told Memphis stories. His impact on Memphis journalism is one to remember.
Business
XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more.
Real Estate Eat more chicken again on Union Avenue
Premium Real Estate Inked: Overton Park apartments prepare for residents
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Sports
Arkansas at Memphis: What to know as Tigers play host to SEC opponent
Arkansas will travel to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday for a meeting of quarterbacks who know each other well, with Texas ties that go way back.
High School Sports Top-ranked Germantown wins nail-biter against Lausanne
Sports No. 9 Memphis ties UAB, stays unbeaten in women’s soccer
Premium Spirit of Memphis How many 2nd graders does it take to tackle Brandon Clarke? Now he knows.
Food
Table Talk: Remembering Jennifer Biggs with the mahjong ladies
MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago, making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations.
Suburbs
Bailey: Memories of Maywood filled with sun, fun — and Florida sand
Memories of Maywood bring back times of cold water, spraying fountains, a jukebox and high dives, plus sand mined from Destin.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Playback Memphis is now Everystory
Virginia Reed Murphy describes playback theater as a “storytelling and witnessing practice.” Since 2010, her organization has given more than 500 performances.
Opinion
Sanford/Hunt: Memphis’ National Guard presence demands collaboration over partisanship
“When President Donald Trump announced Monday, Sept. 15, federal troops will now be deployed to the streets of Memphis, the cheerleading by Tennessee’s top three elected officials ... seemed much more concerned with revealing no trace of daylight between themselves and Trump.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Football fun and a hot air balloon blast
On this morning’s episode of The AM/DM, we get into the Memphis Tigers’ last SEC football game (for a while, at least), where you can see hot air balloons take flight and why you might want to hit the Totally Rad Vintage Fest.