Ernest Withers aimed his camera through a bramble of twisting oak limbs, sharpening his focus on a home atop a small hill.

The Shelby County Commission delayed a vote Monday on allocating $1.3 million for a new Shelby County Juvenile Detention Center after several commissioners raised concerns they were moving too fast on the project.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says his bid for a second term as mayor seeks to go beyond the "brilliant at the basics" mantra of his 2015 campaign to get into the stubborn issues of crime and poverty.

Local employers are working together to ensure their employee health benefit plans offer the same affordability and access to mental health services as they do to primary care. 

Gov.-elect says he won't change Haslam's policy prohibiting weapons in the state Capitol, but conceal-carry holders are likely to be allowed to continue bringing guns into the Cordell Hull building.

PharMEDium, a mass-production compounding pharmacy that has had regulatory issues, has filed notice of plans for a layoff at its Memphis facility effective March 12.

Four Republican candidates vying for the vacated Tennessee State Senate District 32 seat participated in a forum Monday evening at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, giving views on topics including infrastructure, education, health care and the opioid epidemic.

The University of Memphis has renovated the former library on Highland Street into the first phase of an effort to drive more companies to the University District. 

Memphis-based FedEx Express and Israel's Flying Cargo Group said Tuesday that FedEx plans to buy Flying Cargo's international express business.

The Town of Arlington is set to begin work on Arlington Trails, a 17-acre planned commercial development at the southwest corner of Interstate 40 and Airline Road.

The City of Germantown is considering purchasing the Germantown Country Club, which announced last week it will close in February.

Germantown Municipal School District is further revising its transfer policy for nonresidents. The new policy would enforce tuition for students who wish to attend GMSD and live outside Germantown.

The Grizzlies didn’t just lose a game over the weekend; they lost a player. With starting forward Kyle Anderson out for at least 2-4 weeks with an sprained ankle, how do the Grizzlies fill the void? 

Calkins: Coach Penny Hardaway is upbeat as the Memphis Tigers get their first road win with an 83-79 victory over Tulane. “I knew that it was time for us to win a game on the road.”

Downtown incentives are sought for renovation of Main Street section of Ambassador Hotel and a 1920s warehouse in the South End and development of Grind City Brewery in Uptown.

Memphis police and fire unions are again seeking to increase the sales tax rate by half a cent to restore their benefits and pensions, but also to help pay for road repairs and pre-K programs. 

Republican voters in Tipton County make up most of the first week early voting turnout in the special primary elections for state Senate District 32.

The medical cannabis advocacy group Safe Access Tennessee is greenlighting Senate candidate Steve McManus in the District 32 race, even though Tipton County candidate Paul Rose says he also would support medical marijuana legislation.

At Strano by Chef Josh, The Promised Land flows with milk and honey – and more: Dried honeycomb from chef Josh Steiner's beehives makes for an unusual garnish.

The University of Memphis has named Dr. Damon M. Fleming the new dean of the Fogelman College of Business and Economics. Fleming will be replacing former dean Rajiv Grover, who announced he was stepping down in May 2018 to devote more time to research.

FedEx has settled a lawsuit claiming it illegally shipped cigarettes directly to consumers in New York, according to that state's Attorney General Letitia James.

It’s time to sign up for barbecue classes to get your summertime backyard game going.

The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers January 10-15.

The Memphis-based Blues Foundation has announced nominees for its 40th awards celebration. The winners, recognized for achievements in performances, recordings, songwriting and sustaining the blues, will be revealed in May.

The three newest Memphis City Council members may be a good indication of a change in who runs for the council in the 2019 city elections.