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Every Course at This Graceland Dinner Comes Paired With Moonshine

On the Friday after Thanksgiving, The Guest House at Graceland is hosting a Southern dinner that pours a moonshine with every course, from the first plate to dessert. The menu leans on familiar holiday dishes, and the pairings add the twist. Chef Mario Torres presents dishes such as butternut squash...

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This Unassuming Tennessee Deli Makes a Corned Beef Sandwich That Steals the Show

Pork Egg Roll soup showed up on the menu at a little downtown deli one day, right beside Calico Beans with Apple Chicken Sausage. That’s the kind of lineup that makes you stop scrolling. Now add a corned beef sandwich to the conversation, plus fresh cakes and homemade ranch....

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The Commercial Appeal

Memphis schools oversight board seeks 'unicorn' as executive director

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools oversight board is looking for a seasoned, dynamic leader to fill its executive director position. The board 's personnel and leadership committee laid out its job description for its chief executive during a Nov. 12 committee meeting, establishing a long list of characteristics the ideal candidate would have for the "high-pressure and highly visible" role. The executive director would serve as the chief administrative officer of the oversight board, but the responsibilities the board would expect the director to hold are far-reaching. The director would manage day-to-day operations and lead the development of the board's strategic plan. The director would also act as a spokesperson for the board and serve as the liaison between the board and several other entities, including Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the Tennessee governor's office and the state legislature. The job description asks that the director has strong working relationships with the Tennessee Department of Education, state legislators and local leaders. A legal background or a strong knowledge of Tennessee education law is "highly appreciated," according to the job description. Additionally, the ideal candidate would have strong public-facing communication skills, financial acumen and a "demonstrated ability to navigate uncertainty," according to the description.

Memphis, TN · 23h

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Merge Memphis 6th Annual Chili Cookoff

Join us as Merge Memphis collaborates with our new partner, Grind City Brewery, for a fantastic tasting event. 20 teams will compete for the best chili in Memphis. Check us out at mergremem.org or visit our Facebook page, Merge Memphis. 100% of all proceeds from the chili cook-off will go to our operating funds.

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92.9 FM ESPN

J&J Show: ESPN's Barrie sees gold mine in Memphis Football

FULL INTERVIEW: Barrie previewed USF game on Wed. 92.9 FM ESPN J&J Show

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The Commercial Appeal

Memphis area's high school athletes expected to sign during November. See our list

The NCAA's November signing period has opened and Memphis-area high school athletes are making their signings official. Here is a list of the Memphis-area athletes taking their talents to the next level during the signing period, including all sports but football. Don't see your athlete? Email Ryan Myers at ryan.myers@commercialappeal.com to have your athletes included in our list. Please list your athlete, what high school they go to, what sport they play and what college they have or will sign with. Baseball Mason Woods, St. George’s: Kentucky Tyler Robinson, St. George's: Mississippi Christian University Boys Basketball Dylan Jones, Bartlett: Texas A&M Justin Frison, Houston: Murray State Golf Brantley Moore, MUS: Furman Charles Snider, MUS: Wofford Girls Soccer Elle Weathersby, St. George's: Tennessee Tech Anna Hatcher, Houston: Tennessee Southern Scarlett Cowles, Houston: Arkansas State Softball Gabby Brewer, Arlington: Northwest Mississippi Morgan Cooper, Arlington: Dyersburg State Stunt Addison Mitchell, Houston: California Baptist University Girls Track and Field Claire Wetick, St. Agnes: Alabama Tennis Bo Schroerlucke, MUS: Furman Volleyball Addy Harris, Arlington: Ole Miss Nancy Ward, Briarcrest: Bradley University Camile Northcross, Briarcrest: Belmont Kassidy Joyner, Center Hill: Northwest Mississippi Sage McCallum, Hernando: Lee University Zaley Madkin, Hernando: San Diego State University Cami Baird,

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WREG

New North Parkway bike lanes spark debate

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — New bike lanes on North Parkway are causing quite the commotion on social media. It’s a mixed bag of responses. Some say they love the design. Others say it makes no sense. Here’s the setup: two lanes for traffic, one lane for parking, and a bike lane. It seems simple enough, but […]

Memphis, TN · 20h

Ball Exclusives

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Tigers Beat Bulls 52-41 as Stokes Throws 3 TDs

The Memphis Tigers beat the South Florida Bulls 52-41 at Raymond James Stadium. The post Tigers Beat Bulls 52-41 as Stokes Throws 3 TDs appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Memphis, TN · 14h

Memphis Flyer

Food News Bites: Artista to Open in February

John-Paul Gagliano has mastered the art of opening up hip, modern restaurants. He opened Tonica downtown in October, 2025. Now, he’s about to open another one. Gagliano, 34, owner of Libro at Laurelood, Ecco, and two locations of Tonica, is slated to open Artista in the new Memphis Art Museum on Front Street and Union Avenue.

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Memphis transit advocates seek answers on MATA leadership

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two transit advocacy groups are calling for answers about the future of the Memphis Area Transit Authority amid ongoing concerns about bus service. Citizens for Better Service and the Memphis Bus Riders Union are urging Mayor Paul Young to clarify when MATA operating trustee Rodrick Holmes will step down, when the new board will hold its first public meeting, and when it will hire a new MATA president with transit experience.

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From Sizzle to Shiver: Memphis Veterans Day Hits 73 Before Weekend Freeze

Memphis is waking up under cloudy skies Wednesday, but Veterans Day will turn warm and mostly sunny, with temperatures climbing toward 73 degrees. The brief taste of summer will not last: a cold front arrives late Wednesday, setting up a sharp drop into chilly nights and a possible freeze by Saturday morning.

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Biltmore or Graceland at Christmas? Two Famous Homes, Two Very Different Trips

Seeing Elvis’s home dressed for Christmas does not require a $300 ticket. And Biltmore’s $85 grounds admission will not get you inside its decorated mansion. The choice starts with what you want to see: architecture and elaborate decorations across a large Asheville estate, or Elvis’s household Christmas traditions alongside museums covering his life and career in Memphis.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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BTH: The Future of UT Health Sciences

A planned $311 million investment in a new College of Medicine building at UT Health Sciences is expected to expand medical education and help address physician shortages across Tennessee. On this week's "Behind the Headlines," UT Health Sciences Chancellor Dr. Peter Buckley and College of Medicine Executive Dean Dr. Michael...

Memphis, TN · 15h

Daily Helmsman

Huff says USF Bulls are the Tigers' toughest test to date

The Memphis Tigers 7-2 (5-1) are coming off a week of rest after a season-best performance against the Army Black Knights, now focused on preparing for their Thursday night matchup against the South Florida Bulls. The Green Bulls have been elite on defense and allowed just 15.1 points per game,...

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B.R. Distilling Revives Blue Note 17-Year Bourbon, an Unfiltered, 119-Proof Tennessee Whiskey Limited to Approximately 4,000 Bottles

B.R. Distilling Co. is bringing back its Blue Note 17-Year Barrel Proof Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey, marking its first return since 2022. Aged for 17 years and bottled at 119 proof (59.5% ABV), the limited release features a mash bill of 70% corn, 22% rye and 8% malted barley. Described...

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Tennessee Firefly

State Charter Commission Director Recommends Against Renewing Bluff City High School

If Commissioners agree in January, the Memphis public charter school would close after this school year, and its students would need new schools beginning in August 2027.

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State rejects appeal over SpaceXAI’s air permit for Southaven facility

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has rejected an appeal over what environmental activists are calling a “flawed” air permit granted to SpaceXAI for its data center power plant in Southaven. The air permit, granted in March, allows SpaceXAI to use 41 methane...

Southaven, MS · 2d

Memphis Flyer

Advocacy Groups Weigh in on MLGW Rate Hike Proposal

Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s (MLGW) price hike proposal will be voted on by city council this month, but advocates say it needs more work. In recent years, MLGW and local advocacy groups have clashed over multi-year rate hikes. “It’s painful any time we see increases, but we also...

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