‘Unwelcome wagon,’ Trump’s remarks in Nashville set stage for Southaven visit
The former president, the headliner at a conservative political conference on Saturday, offered a preview during a speech in Nashville of what he is likely to say.
20-year PILOT approved for $79.6M Rise on the Ravine project
Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board members approved the payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for the mixed-use development in the Edge District.
Douglass’ Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival kicks off
Juneteenth Douglass Freedom & Heritage Festival kicked off Friday in Douglass Park with yoga, face painting, book giveaways, a petting zoo and more.
Juneteenth Shop Black Festival returns in person
The festival at the Pipkin Building celebrates Black-owned businesses.
Memphians brew plan to take Westrock Coffee public
Riverview Acquisition Corp. — a special-purpose acquisition company formed by longtime Memphian Brad Martin as a vehicle for merging with a business that then would become public — aims to help small farmers while quenching the thirst for coffees, teas and extracts.
Filing reveals annual pay for Fred Smith, new FedEx CEO
An SEC filing reveals how much Raj Subramaniam and FedEx founder Fred Smith will earn in their new roles.
Filings in sex-abuse suit against Bellevue Baptist Church reignite parents’ claim
New court documents show leaders at Bellevue Baptist Church fired a paid volunteer coordinator accused of sexual abuse, and he did not resign as they previously stated.
Community Redevelopment Agency names new leader
Andrew Z. Murray has worked with the CRA since 2017.
STEM teachers get back to business this summer with positions at local companies
The Greater Memphis Chamber’s new externship program places STEM teachers with local businesses and is part of an effort to build “one of the most robust and inclusive talent pipelines in the nation.”
Germantown names new Parks and Recreation director
Germantown has named its next director for Parks and Recreation. Pam Beasley will retire at the end of the month.
Social Club: Folks share reactions to ‘P-Valley,’ debate spaghetti and catfish
A spaghetti and catfish debate, mixed feelings about the depiction of Mississippians in “P-Valley” and fans react to a new Tiger commit.
FedEx St. Jude Championship promises more — of everything
The August event kicks off the FedEx Cup playoffs and will feature a bigger field, the return of the pro-am and a “good old-fashioned Memphis block party.”
Calkins: Memphis golf tournament has something money can’t buy: St. Jude
“LIV Golf exists to whitewash murder and human rights violations in Saudi Arabia. The FedEx St. Jude Championship raises money for St. Jude. Which side do you want to support? This really isn’t hard.”
Thornwood development draws more businesses
Germantown residents are seeing the results of Spence Ray’s vision. A hotel is underway and soon Ray will start working on luxury living units.
Memphis in May reports lowest attendance in more than two decades
Memphis in May is projecting a record-setting financial loss of roughly $1.9 million for 2022. Its largest loss, previous to this, was in 2020 when the festivities were totally canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
$10 Deal: Eat like royalty on a budget at the Castle Restaurant
The Castle has a bargain-priced menu across the board, it’s all made from scratch, and it’s all delicious.
Metro
The Early Word: Your house note may go down, and a Tiger’s off the team
Bad Timing got good news, cocktails meet canvases in the Edge and you can play Ja Morant in a new video game.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Recent Grizz developments and what to make of them
Premium Metro Jesse Jackson’s post-MLK rise deeply rooted in Memphis
Education Trigger bill would require Tennessee schools to track, report student immigration status
Education This fall, MSCS regains two campuses and Tennessee’s state-run turnaround district ends
Business
Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Chef Ben Smith opened Tsunami in 1998, helping Cooper-Young transition from “a downtrodden backwater for failing businesses.”
Premium Business ‘The robots are coming:’ Memphis in the middle of the AI boom
Premium Real Estate Cheers at last: The Station opens following court battles and delays
Premium Real Estate Investors plan $25 million project at former Houston’s site
Premium Business Some nonprofits ‘feel like they’re on an island by themselves’
Sports
Grizzlies Mailbag: Can Zach Kleiman steer the rebuild? Will Cedric Coward get the ball?
As the Memphis Grizzlies shift to a rebuild, fans have a lot of questions about the franchise’s direction. Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies provide medical update on Morant, Caldwell-Pope
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Recent Grizz developments and what to make of them
High School Sports Prep, state, Super Bowl champ to coach at Melrose
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Shane Battier was the first true Memphis Grizzly and authored the franchise’s greatest encore
Food
Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Chef Ben Smith opened Tsunami in 1998, helping Cooper-Young transition from “a downtrodden backwater for failing businesses.”
Food News Downtown’s By the Brewery restaurant has closed
Suburbs
Hundreds voice opposition to permit for xAI turbines in Southaven
At a public hearing in Southaven, hundreds aired concerns about air quality, loud noise and overall health impacts of 41 natural gas turbines proposed for the xAI data center.
North Mississippi Ballots before beaches: DeSoto County prepares for March 10 primary amid vacation season
Arts & Culture
Familiar favorites take Memphis stages in February
From Shakespeare to show tunes, February theater has something for everyone.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Natchez,’ ‘Elvis,’ Tyler Perry and Robert Duvall
Opinion
Opinion: A simple blood test can help save more Tennesseans from colorectal cancer
“The impact of colorectal cancer is exacerbated for Black Tennesseans and people in rural areas who face even more challenges to getting screened and treated.”
Opinion Opinion: Is Mayor Young the right mayor at the wrong time?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Recent Grizz developments and what to make of them
When it comes to the Memphis Grizzlies, superstar Ja Morant isn’t the only thing up in the air.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for Oak Court Mall
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 18
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.