The financing is a switch from another type of bond the city wanted to use but couldn’t to bridge a $10 million gap in the renovation and reuse of the city’s tallest building.

Several Memphis restaurants were recognized in the recent 2024 Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association’s annual awards.

The City Council toured the aging hotel to see dilapidated rooms that the current owners wouldn’t pay to fix.

“We are not sure of the timeline,” coach Taylor Jenkins said about Jaren Jackson Jr.’s injury. He also spoke about the integration of a new offensive scheme. 

“I hope to show students that creating music is this gift and a tool that they can use not only to enrich their lives but the lives of others,” said Jenny Davis, executive director of the program.

At the same time that “The Penguin” is the most promoted series on HBO, the biggest new movie on the big screens is “Joker: Folie à Deux.” But if you looking for an Oscar contender, check out “The Outrun.” 

A new fund aims to help area artists through “catastrophic” emergencies that hinder their ability to perform and/or earn income. 

Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

Enjoy the Nightmare on Union Avenue (a new-ish fall festival with an alpaca selfie station), Alchemy’s wine dinner, lots of beer at Cooper-Young — and save room for more.

“The league has had six different champions throughout the last six seasons. Who are these guys? Are they lucky No. 7? Are they the contender the city of Memphis is hoping for?”

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A 17-time All-Star, Rose was the National League MVP in 1973 and World Series MVP two years later. He holds the major league record for games played (3,562), plate appearances (15,890) and for the most hits (4,256).

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The city’s Planning Commission will begin its review Tuesday night to tighten the ordinance putting more restrictions on such gatherings.

The Tigers have a bye week before resuming conference play Oct. 11 at South Florida. It’s a game that could have major American Athletic Conference championship implications.

Monday’s media day had all the usual media day moments, but this media day was grounded in high hopes and high expectations, despite coming off a 27-win season. 

Rev. Autura Eason-Williams was described as “a bridge” between people as her friends and family told the court Monday what her death meant to them. 

The flight service comes after American Airlines dropped the same route earlier.

“I strongly encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to obtain additional free COVID-19 test kits delivered to your home address,” said the Shelby County Health Department’s director.

The school resource officer faces two counts of rape and one charge of sexual battery related to a single incident last week. 

Council members discuss the Sheraton convention center hotel deal in committees Tuesday, Oct. 1. They will also vote on new city-backed funding for the 100 N. Main mixed reuse project.

Circuit Court Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson wants briefs from both sides in the ouster attempt as she weighs a motion to dismiss it.

Seven Memphis-area teams ranked in TSWA high school football rankings.

Standouts from MASE, Middle College, Munford, Raleigh-Egypt and Sheffield are up for consideration this week. 

ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 5 games. Finebaum has a hot take on Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, rates Memphis QB Seth Henigan, names his Heisman favorites and talks Alabama-Georgia.

“(Artina McCain) is adding a wealth of resources in terms of talent that she brings in,” Prizm’s director said. “The Mahogany Chamber Series is highlighting that tremendously and Memphis needs to see it.”