Chris Merryington

New Memphis-Inspired Holiday Album is 901-derful

There is ordinarily a plethora of holiday-related musical offerings this time of year, but rarely do we see a release with such a geographic predilection as Have Yourself a Memphis Little Christmas, a collection of Christmas songs which all prominently feature the Bluff City

Time to Vote

Casting call: We need your help to decide who stars in Memphis City Council: The Movie

It’s official – Craig Brewer has announced that he’s moving ahead with his newest project Memphis City Council: The Movie, and he wants you to choose the cast.

GEOFF COLDKINS

Coldkins: Getting Past the Ghost(s) of Christmas Past

So, there I was, cuddling on the couch with my Bernese Mt. dogs Juno, Libby, Clover, Sassafras, Glorafina, Moondance and Dingbat. At least I think I was on the sofa; honestly, it could have just been a giant pile of dogs. There’s no way to tell…

Ginger Snap: The week’s holidayiest photos

Our photographers are all over town trying to capture the magic of the Christmas season.

Business

FedEx New Distribution Center at North Pole Runs into Blizzard of Disruptions

Fred Smith wants to compete with Santa, but the planned FedEx distribution center that would make this a reality is facing all sorts of cost overruns and operations problems…

JENNIFER BELLS

A Meatloaf That’ll Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

First things first: I’m a gal who loves her some meatloaf…

SPORTS - WELL, IF YOU CONSIDER “GOLF” A SPORT…

Southwind renovation includes tricky new feature on 14th green

“It doesn’t look all that difficult,” proclaimed Abraham Ancer, last year’s winner of the World Golf championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitation. “But then that danged windmill arm smacked my ball way outta the way…

SPORTS

Penny Signs #1 Player in Class of 2039

The University of Memphis basketball squad announces that it has offered a scholarship to TreVarious Montgomery, the top-rated prospect in the class of 2039. The 6-month old Montgomery measures an impressive 24.5 inches in height and weighs 37.2 pounds…

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Nose somebody who wants a unique present? Try “Magnificent Memphis Scents” candles

Local failed t-shirt company Mid-South Flair is introducing a new line of 901-inspired candles just in time for the holiday season…

BUSINESS

Hold on! Clark Tower adding world’s longest fire pole

As part of a $23 million renovation to the Clark Tower office building in East Memphis, the world’s longest fire pole is being installed in 2022. Visitors will soon be able to slide down 34 floors on the building’s newest and most ambitious feature to date.

The Clark Tower is best known for housing the offices of Signature Advertising and Neon Canvas.