The City of Detroit intends to create the most inclusive comeback story America has ever told.

Detroit is the largest African-American majority city in the country with a population over 400,000. Memphis is the second largest.

2. Memphis Tigers the Choice of Media to Win AAC West - Wednesday, July 25, 2018

For the second straight preseason, the University of Memphis football team has been picked to win the West Division of the American Athletic Conference in a vote of media. Memphis made good on last season’s prediction and played in the AAC title game.

3. U of M Selling Tickets For Football Road Games - Saturday, June 30, 2018

The University of Memphis ticket office now has tickets for the Tigers’ five regular season road games on sale. Memphis will open conference play in week two at Navy on Sept. 8. Tickets for that game are $45. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. Central and the game will air on CBS Sports Network.

4. U of M Selling Tickets For Football Road Games - Thursday, June 28, 2018

The University of Memphis ticket office now has tickets for the Tigers’ five regular season road games on sale. Memphis will open conference play in week two at Navy on Sept. 8. Tickets for that game are $45. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. Central and the game will air on CBS Sports Network.

5. Memphis Women’s Hoops Adds 2 Coaches to Staff - Thursday, June 21, 2018

University of Memphis women’s basketball head coach Melissa McFerrin has announced the hiring of Amy Stephens and Michele Savage to the Tigers coaching staff. This will be Stephens’ second stint with Memphis after spending the 2013-14 season as McFerrin’s associate head coach. Both Savage and Stephens will assume an associate head coach title.

6. Tigers Men’s Basketball Releases AAC Schedule - Saturday, June 16, 2018

The American Athletic Conference has released the 2018-19 men’s basketball league schedule and the University of Memphis, under first-year coach Penny Hardaway, will play single games against four opponents – UConn, SMU, Houston and USF – and home-and-away games with the seven other league schools.

7. Tigers Men’s Basketball Releases AAC Schedule - Friday, June 15, 2018

The American Athletic Conference has released the 2018-19 men’s basketball league schedule and the University of Memphis, under first-year coach Penny Hardaway, will play single games against four opponents – UConn, SMU, Houston and USF – and home-and-away games with the seven other league schools.

8. TV Times for Memphis Tigers Football Games Released - Monday, June 4, 2018

CBS Sports Network and ESPN have announced some of the game times and television partners for their respective 2018 schedules and five games featuring the University of Memphis were a part of those announcements.

9. Chiozza, Players With Local Connection Workout for Grizzlies - Friday, May 25, 2018

There was a time four years ago when Chris Chiozza’s dream was to stay home and play his college ball at FedExForum.

10. Tigers Face South Alabama in Tennis Friday as NCAA Tournament Begins - Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Getting to the NCAA Tournament has become no big deal for the University of Memphis tennis squad. Coach Paul Goebel’s Tigers (18-5) will open tournament play for the sixth time in seven years Friday in Starkville, Mississippi, with a first-round match against South Alabama (14-9). That kind of consistency is what new Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway and his squad can only dream about, for now.

11. Tigers’ Bowlan Sets Strikeout Record - Saturday, May 5, 2018

University of Memphis pitcher Jonathan Bowlan went the distance for the first time in his career and struck out a school record 18 batters in an 8-2 Memphis win over No. 20 USF last weekend. Bowlan allowed just two runs on four hits and no walks in nine innings.

12. Tigers’ Bowlan Sets Strikeout Record - Tuesday, May 1, 2018

University of Memphis pitcher Jonathan Bowlan went the distance for the first time in his career and struck out a school record 18 batters in an 8-2 Memphis win over No. 20 USF last weekend. Bowlan allowed just two runs on four hits and no walks in nine innings.

13. Young Says Construction About to Begin on South City Residential - Tuesday, May 1, 2018

South City is about to begin construction east of Danny Thomas Boulevard and the road to construction has had some unexpected turns. “There’s a certain amount of anxiety when you talk about these big projects because people don’t know whether it’s actually going to happen or not,” Memphis Housing and Community Development Division director Paul Young said on the WKNO/Channel 10 program “Behind The Headlines.”

14. Olford Ministries Continues to Influence the World - Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The man who reportedly most influenced the Rev. Billy Graham’s ministry left a legacy in Memphis that still impacts people from all over the world.

15. Tigers’ Martin Named To All-AAC Second Team - Saturday, March 10, 2018

University of Memphis junior guard Jeremiah Martin was named to the American Athletic Conference second team Monday, March 5, following a breakout season in which the former Mitchell High star led the conference in scoring.

16. Digest - Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Memphis Grizzlies Suffer 15th Consecutive Loss

The Grizzlies lost their 15th straight game, 119-110 at Chicago, on Wednesday, March 7.

The team has not won since defeating the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum on Jan. 29.

17. 3 Elite Teams Favorites in AAC Tournament - Wednesday, March 7, 2018

The American Athletic Conference Tournament tips off on Thursday, March 8, In Orlando, Florida, and the field will include two teams in the Associated Press Top 15 and a third in Top 25.

Yet, the mantra before play begins is that while there is separation between No. 8 Cincinnati, No. 11 Wichita State and No. 21 Houston from the other nine teams in the conference, upsets are possible.

18. Tigers’ Martin Second-Team All-AAC Selection - Monday, March 5, 2018

University of Memphis junior guard Jeremiah Martin was named to the American Athletic Conference second team Monday, March 5, following a breakout season in which the former Mitchell High star led the conference in scoring.

19. Martin to Miss Remainder of Season With Broken Foot - Friday, February 23, 2018

University of Memphis point guard Jeremiah Martin, who was injured in the first half of the Tigers’ win Thursday night over Houston, has a broken foot and will miss the rest of the season.

Martin never returned to the lineup following his injury, but the Tigers were still able to defeat American Athletic Conference foe Houston, ranked No. 23 in the country, by a score of 91-85 at FedExForum. Martin underwent an MRI Friday and it revealed he has a broken left foot.

20. Woodruff Settles into Dream Job With Vols - Friday, February 23, 2018

Knoxville native Chris Woodruff was at a crossroads in life when he retired from professional tennis in 2002.

21. Tigers’ Elmore Makes AAC Weekly Honor Roll - Wednesday, February 21, 2018

For the second time this season, University of Memphis senior guard Brea Elmore has been named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll for her efforts this past week against ECU and Tulane.

22. Tigers’ 2018 Football Slate Includes Trip to Missouri - Saturday, February 17, 2018

The 2018 University of Memphis football schedule is out and includes seven home games, five on Saturdays, and a road trip to Columbia, Missouri, to play Barry Odom’s Missouri Tigers.

23. Tigers Stop Three-Game Skid at SMU - Thursday, February 15, 2018

Playing without the American Athletic Conference’s leading scorer, Jeremiah Martin, the University of Memphis defeated a shorthanded SMU team at Moody Coliseum, 70-67, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, as five Tigers scored in double figures.

24. Tigers’ 2018 Football Slate Includes Trip to Missouri - Thursday, February 15, 2018

The 2018 University of Memphis football schedule is out and includes seven home games, five on Saturdays, and a road trip to Columbia, Missouri, to play Barry Odom’s Missouri Tigers.

25. Tigers Lose for Fifth Time in Six Games - Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Former Memphis Tiger Antonio Anderson hasn’t been shy about voicing his concerns over the current state of the men’s basketball program under coach Tubby Smith. But after the Tigers dropped their third straight game on Sunday, Feb. 11, a 68-64 loss to UCF at FedExForum, Smith was asked directly about Anderson’s recent comment that he might not be the right man for the job.

26. Pruitt’s SEC-Heavy Staff a Recruiting Coup - Friday, January 19, 2018

It was early December, 2012, and Butch Jones stood in front of a podium after being named Tennessee’s 24th football coach.

“I can assure you,” Jones said at his introductory press conference. “We will put together the best football staff in the country. Not just in the Southeastern Conference, but the entire country.”

27. Tigers Winning, Could Use Better Recruits to Coach Up - Friday, January 19, 2018

Right after Christmas I sat down with Tubby Smith in his office for a lengthy Q & A, which you can still find here (http://bit.ly/2DLJbCk). At one point in our conversation I asked Tubby about “coaching guys up,” if that was maybe the part of the job he enjoyed most.

28. Orpheum CEO Batterson Honored For Excellence in Performing Arts - Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Brett Batterson, president and CEO of the Orpheum Theatre Group, has been named the North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents’ 2017 Presenter of the Year. The award honors individuals in the performing arts field for their excellence in exemplifying mentoring; setting an example of best practices, achievement and leadership in their discipline; and cultivating diversity, practicing inclusion, and creating equity for underserved members of the community.

29. MLK50 Weekend, Martin’s Mindset, NFL Mock Draft - Friday, January 12, 2018

The MLK50 events around Monday’s Grizzlies-Lakers game will include NBA commissioner Adam Silver and NBA Players Association executive director Michele Roberts touring the National Civil Rights Museum and joining players Mike Conley and Brooks Lopez and retired WNBA star Swin Cash in a discussion: “MLK50: Where do we go from here?”

30. Last Word: Rate Hike No Go, No Abortion Vote Recount and Infill - Wednesday, January 10, 2018

A foggy night, rising temperatures and the prospect of snow by Friday evening. This sounds like a familiar setting for something unexpected in Memphis while the old year is still a recent memory and the new year is still new. Tigers on a tear Tuesday evening at FedExForum, beating Tulane 96 – 89.

31. Week Ahead: January 8-14 - Monday, January 8, 2018

Happy Monday, Memphis! This week brings the first meetings of 2018 for the Memphis City Council and the Shelby County Commission, events celebrating Elvis’ birthday, a luncheon honoring the local PRSA chapter's Communicator of the Year, the Sozo Children’s Choir, business owner seminars, a full slate of sporting events to attend and more.

32. OU Guard Young an Intriguing Lottery Prospect; Tigers Win; Conley Vows Return - Monday, January 8, 2018

Do you have Trae Young fever? Does just considering the possibility of the freshman Oklahoma Sooners point guard in a Grizzlies uniform inspire a rapid heartbeat, cause you to break out in a sweat, and dream of a massive turnaround as soon as next season?

33. Tigers Savor AAC West-Clinching Victory and Move Up in the Polls - Tuesday, November 21, 2017

The obvious benefit to the University of Memphis beating SMU 66-45 Saturday at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium was winning the American Athletic Conference West Division title. Getting to hold that trophy high in the air. Achieving something no one can ever take away.

34. U of M Athletics Reaches Record Graduation Rate - Saturday, November 18, 2017

For the third year in a row, University of Memphis Athletics posted an all-time high in academic achievement, as the NCAA released its Graduation Success Rate and Federal Graduation Rate reports.

In the reports, the University of Memphis’ numbers improved from the year before, with the university graduating 87 percent of its student-athletes for the 2010 cohort and having a 62 percent federal graduation rate for the same time period (2007-10).

35. U of M Athletics Reaches Record Graduation Rate - Tuesday, November 14, 2017

For the third year in a row, University of Memphis Athletics posted an all-time high in academic achievement, as the NCAA released its Graduation Success Rate and Federal Graduation Rate reports.

In the reports, the University of Memphis’ numbers improved from the year before, with the university graduating 87 percent of its student-athletes for the 2010 cohort and having a 62 percent federal graduation rate for the same time period (2007-10). Last year’s numbers were 85 percent for Memphis’ GSR and 61 percent from its FGR.

36. Anthony Miller: A Great Catch for Memphis - Friday, November 3, 2017

Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo watched Anthony Miller catch 10 passes for 90 yards and two touchdowns this year.

37. Tigers in Position to Make College Football's First Playoff Rankings - Monday, October 30, 2017

On Tuesday, Oct. 31, the College Football Playoff committee will reveal the first of six weekly rankings. It’s appropriate, of course, because on Halloween there no doubt be one or two imposters disguised as a Top 25 playoff team.

38. Last Word: Weekend Plans, Leaving Home and the Clown Show Turns a Corner - Friday, October 27, 2017

Grizz win at the Forum 96 – 91 against the Mavericks Thursday, a night after losing to the Mavericks in Dallas. And off we go into a busy weekend starting with Friday’s University of Memphis football game at the Liberty Bowl against Tulane and into Saturday’s Race for the Cure through Downtown followed closely by day two of the River Arts Fest in South Main, which begins its three-day run Friday evening.

39. Germantown High Grad Mickey Callaway New N.Y. Mets Manager - Wednesday, October 25, 2017

When Germantown High School graduate Mickey Callaway manages his first professional baseball game, it will be from the dugout of the New York Mets.

Callaway, 42, the highly respected pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians, was introduced as the new manager of the Mets at a press conference on Monday, Oct. 23.

40. Tigers’ TJ Carter Named AAC Defensive Player of the Week - Tuesday, October 24, 2017

University of Memphis freshman defensive back TJ Carter has been named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week. This is the second-straight week the Tigers have earned Defensive Player of the Week after Austin Hall won it last week.

41. The Week Ahead: Oct. 23-29 - Monday, October 23, 2017

Hey, Memphis! Fall festivals continue this week and an important meeting concerning Memphis music kicks off Wednesday and stretches over three days. This weekend, Halloween events will haunt and the Grizzlies face one of their scary Western Conference opponents from Texas.

42. Tigers Basketball Picked 9th in AAC - Saturday, October 21, 2017

American Athletic Conference coaches don’t expect the University of Memphis men’s basketball team to be much of a factor this season, based on results of the preseason coaches’ poll released Monday, Oct. 16, at AAC Media Days in Philadelphia.

43. Memphis Football Cracks Associated Press Top 25 - Saturday, October 21, 2017

Following the University of Memphis football team’s 30-27 victory over then-No. 24 Navy, the Tigers moved into the Associated Press poll at No. 25. Memphis is 5-1 overall, 2-1 in The American Athletic Conference.

44. Tigers’ Hall Named AAC Defensive Player of Week - Saturday, October 21, 2017

University of Memphis safety Austin Hall was chosen the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, marking the second career weekly award for Hall.

In a 30-27 win over No. 24/25-ranked Navy, Hall finished with 10 tackles, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and one pass break-up. The two interceptions were a career high, and one of those clinched the win for Memphis as Navy was driving with less than two minutes to play. His pass break-up was on an attempted pass in the end zone.

45. Ferguson, Taylor Rally No. 25 Memphis Past Houston, 42-38 - Friday, October 20, 2017

HOUSTON (AP) — Down 17 in the second half on the road, there was no panic in No. 25 Memphis.

The Tigers kept their focus and finished with a victory.

Riley Ferguson threw for 471 yards and had a 21-yard TD pass with 1:28 left, Patrick Taylor rushed for a career-high four touchdowns and Memphis rallied to beat Houston 42-38 on Thursday night.

46. Tigers’ Hall Named AAC Defensive Player of Week - Wednesday, October 18, 2017

University of Memphis safety Austin Hall was chosen the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, marking the second career weekly award for Hall.

47. Tigers Basketball Picked 9th in AAC - Tuesday, October 17, 2017

American Athletic Conference coaches don’t expect the University of Memphis men’s basketball team to be much of a factor this season, based on results of the preseason coaches’ poll released Monday, Oct. 16, at AAC Media Days in Philadelphia.

48. Memphis Football Cracks Associated Press Top 25 - Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Following the University of Memphis football team’s 30-27 victory over then-No. 24 Navy, the Tigers moved into the Associated Press poll at No. 25. Memphis is 5-1 overall, 2-1 in The American Athletic Conference.

49. Memphis Hoops to Play New AAC Member Wichita State - Tuesday, September 19, 2017

The University of Memphis basketball team will tip off its American Athletic Conference schedule on the road Sunday, Dec. 31, against the Cincinnati Bearcats and will feature home games vs. Connecticut (Jan. 16), Cincinnati (Jan. 27) and new league member Wichita State (Feb. 6).

50. Blight More Than Out-of-State LLCs - Tuesday, July 18, 2017

The prominent role investors play in buying single-family homes in Memphis to rent them out is part of the city’s significant problem with blight.

But there are some property owners who live here who don’t even know that their loved one who died recently made them a property owner.

51. Memphis Basketball to Play Wichita in AAC Schedule - Saturday, June 17, 2017

The American Athletic Conference has announced the home conference schedule for the Memphis Tigers in 2017-2018 will bring nine schools to FedExForum, including newest AAC member Wichita State.

“As the American Athletic Conference grows in stature across the country, I am excited about the opponents that will be coming to FedExForum this season,” U of M athletic director Tom Bowen said in a statement. “Our loyal season ticket holders and fans will have a chance to see national brands and rivaly match-ups.”

52. WMC to Air Tigers’ Sept. 23 Game vs. Southern Illinois - Saturday, June 17, 2017

The University of Memphis non-conference football game on September 23 against Southern Illinois has been picked up by Raycom and will air on WMC in Memphis at 7 p.m.

This is the eighth game of the 12-game regular season that has been picked up for television. The game will also stream on ESPN3 for fans outside of the Memphis viewing area and will be carried on KFVS-CVS in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

53. WMC to Air Tigers’ Sept. 23 Game vs. Southern Illinois - Wednesday, June 14, 2017

The University of Memphis non-conference football game on Sept. 23 against Southern Illinois has been picked up by Raycom and will air on WMC in Memphis at 7 p.m.

This is the eighth game of the 12-game regular season that has been picked up for television. The game will also stream on ESPN3 for fans outside of the Memphis viewing area and will be carried on KFVS-CVS in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

54. Memphis Basketball to Play Wichita State in AAC Schedule - Tuesday, June 13, 2017

The American Athletic Conference has announced the conference men’s basketball home and away opponents for the 2017-18 season. The home conference schedule for the Tigers will bring nine schools to FedExForum, including newest AAC member Wichita State.

55. Seven Memphis Football Games to Air on TV in 2017 - Saturday, June 3, 2017

Seven games on the 2017 Memphis football schedule have been selected by the American Athletic Conference’s television partners, including one game on ABC, two on ESPN, one on ESPN2, one on ESPNews and two on CBSSN.

56. Seven Memphis Football Games to Air on TV in 2017 - Friday, June 2, 2017

Seven games on the 2017 Memphis football schedule have been selected by the American Athletic Conference’s television partners, including one game on ABC, two on ESPN, one on ESPN2, one on ESPNews and two on CBSSN.

57. Last Word: Murphy's, Mount Arlington in Midtown and Surgery Open House - Monday, May 15, 2017

Senses, the nightclub on the eastern side of the Poplar viaduct, is back. Apparently it’s been back for a little while but the top code enforcement official involved says it is news to him and may be a violation that puts this matter in Environmental Court.

58. The Week Ahead: May 15-21 - Monday, May 15, 2017

Happy Monday, Memphis! This week, Downtown welcomes barbecue teams from around the world coming to compete in the Super Bowl of Swine. Plus, we’ve got details on the remembrance of a somber moment in Memphis history; a reading festival for kids of all ages; and more you need to know about in The Week Ahead…

59. May 12-18, 2017: This week in Memphis history - Saturday, May 13, 2017

2016: On the front page of The Daily News, a receiver is appointed by U.S. District Judge Jon P. McCalla for the Tulane and Warren apartments. The two apartment complexes owned by Global Ministries Foundation of Memphis are to be sold by the receiver, with proceeds going to bond holders represented by the Bank of New York, which has filed suit against GMF.
The bank’s lawsuit follows federal officials’ decision to cut off rent subsidies to the two complexes after they fail a second inspection of conditions ranging from bed bug infestations to broken plumbing

60. Hamilton Named Development Director At Wolf River Conservancy - Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Kelsey Hamilton has been promoted to director of development at the Wolf River Conservancy. Hamilton joined the conservancy in October 2014 as associate director of development.

In her new role, she works to ensure that fundraising goals are met at the conservancy, an accredited land trust that has protected over 16,000 acres of the Wolf River watershed since its founding in 1985. Specifically, she oversees annual giving, membership, corporate giving and events, and works alongside chief development officer Barbara Kabakoff to assist with the capital campaign for the Wolf River Greenway project.

61. NST Looks to Cultivate Young Litigators With Memphis Law Scholarship - Saturday, April 22, 2017

Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz PLC, the largest plaintiff-based law firm in Tennessee, is looking to cultivate the next generation of litigators.

62. Judge Approves Sale Of Warren, Tulane Apartments - Saturday, April 15, 2017

Millennia Housing Development Limited’s $3 million bid to buy the Warren and Tulane apartments from a federal court receiver has been approved by District Judge Jon P. McCalla.

But McCalla is still working through a claim by Class A Security LLC, which was under contract with Foresite Realty Management LLC, the court appointed receiver, to provide security at the two complexes. Class A is seeking $158,784 in expenses and fees.

63. Last Word: Busy Council Day, County Property Tax Cut Call and Gas Tax Vote Nears - Tuesday, April 11, 2017

The Lawsons – K.J. and Dedric – are on their way to Kansas after leaving University of Memphis basketball they announced Monday. And Markell Crawford confirmed Monday that he will be transferring too. Crawford is the sixth Tiger player to head for the door since the season’s end. What will Tigers basketball look like by the next season?

64. Judge Approves Sale Of Warren, Tulane Apartments - Tuesday, April 11, 2017

U.S. District Judge Jon P. McCalla has approved Millennia Housing Development Limited’s $3 million bid to buy the Warren and Tulane apartments from a federal court receiver.

But McCalla is still working through a claim by Class A Security LLC, which was under contract with Foresite Realty Management LLC, the court appointed receiver, to provide security at the two complexes. Class A is seeking $158,784 in expenses and fees.

65. Last Word: Gas Tax Resurrection, More Monitoring and Germantown's $200 M Plan - Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam's gas tax bill emerged from the workshop effectively on Monday with a sharper cut in the state grocery tax making the complex set of gas tax hike and other tax rollbacks more than revenue neutral.

66. Warren, Tulane Complexes Find Buyer - Tuesday, March 14, 2017

The court-appointed receiver in the Memphis federal court case involving Global Ministries Foundation has an offer to buy the Tulane and Warren apartment complexes owned by GMF.

Cleveland, Ohio-based Millenia Housing Development Ltd. has offered the receiver $3 million for both properties, according to court documents and a legal notice in the Tuesday, March 14, edition of The Daily News.

67. Tigers Facing Tall Order in AAC Tournament - Thursday, March 9, 2017

Leven and Mary Williams had come to FedExForum last week for Senior Night. They wanted to see their beloved University of Memphis Tigers one more time and, who knows, maybe see Dedric Lawson play at home for the last time.

68. Last Word: Changes on EP Boulevard, March Madness at Rhodes and Cheffies - Friday, March 3, 2017

I don’t think it worked out this way on purpose – but the $45 million, 200,000 square foot entertainment complex “Elvis Presley’s Memphis” opens the same day that episode two of “Sun Records” airs on CMT.

69. Last Word: Building a Bigger Police Force, Old Desk Calendars and Summer School - Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Since the Memphis Mayor’s race of 2015 became about how best to build a larger Memphis Police Department, the discussion has always had an element of controversy to it on a larger scale than a head count of who has a badge.

70. Memphis Women’s Basketball Wins Home Finale - Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Taylor Williams hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 20.8 seconds to play that gave the University of Memphis a 57-56 win over Tulane on senior night, Monday Feb. 27, at Elma Roane Fieldhouse.

71. Tigers’ Losing Streak at Four and Counting - Wednesday, March 1, 2017

As the season winds down, Tubby Smith’s first Tigers team is making the wrong kind of history. Memphis has lost four straight games, a stretch of losing not endured since the 2004-2005 season.

72. Last Word: The Governor's Race, Beale Street Complications and Southern Avenue - Monday, February 27, 2017

A close one for the Tigers Sunday at the Forum but Houston still wins 72-71. One more home game Thursday against Tulane and a road game Saturday against SMU before March Madness begins. As that was happening here, better results in Denver Sunday where the Grizz beat the Nuggets 105-98.

73. The Week Ahead: February 28-March 6 - Monday, February 27, 2017

It's Monday, Memphis – time to peek at this week's (very busy) dance card, from the opening of Graceland's $45 million entertainment complex to a showcase of the latest high-tech ag innovations to a celebration of some local "hidden figures." Check out what else you need to know about in The Week Ahead...  

74. Tigers Football Team Has 7 Homes Games in 2017 - Saturday, February 18, 2017

The 2017 University of Memphis football schedule is highlighted by seven home games, including a Saturday, Sept. 16, visit from the UCLA Bruins.

The season starts on the Thursday night before Labor Day, on Aug. 31, against Louisiana-Monroe at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

75. Culinary Medicine Takes Center Stage - Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Church Health is ramping up its culinary medicine efforts as it prepares to move to Crosstown Concourse in the coming weeks, efforts that include forming an advisory board to help spread the word about culinary medicine in Memphis.

76. Tigers 2017 Football Season Features 7 Homes Games - Tuesday, February 14, 2017

The 2017 University of Memphis football schedule is highlighted by seven home games, including a Saturday, Sept. 16, visit from the UCLA Bruins.

The season starts on the Thursday night before Labor Day, on Aug. 31, against Louisiana-Monroe at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

77. Temple Sweeps Tigers; Ferguson and Miller Honored - Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Just consider all the things that can be done in about 10 minutes: You could jog a very leisurely mile. Or run two miles and be huffing and puffing. You could dance the Minute Waltz – over and over. You could watch Tom Brady run the two-minute drill – like five times. Or in the case of the University of Memphis basketball team on Sunday, Feb. 12 vs. Temple at FedExForum, you could go 10:55 of game clock without scoring one point. And when you do that, you get the result you expect: You lose, in this instance by a score of 74-62.

78. Memphis Baseball Team Opens vs. UT and Ready for Rebound Season - Friday, February 10, 2017

The extended forecast is promising, sunny with high temperatures in the 60s. University of Memphis baseball coach Daron Schoenrock not only is hoping the forecast for opening weekend at FedExPark vs. the University of Tennessee holds, but that clear skies and warming temps are signs of things to come this season.

79. Tubby Smith and Tigers Not Fretting the Style Points - Wednesday, February 1, 2017

In a challenging season with too few legitimate Division 1 players for the rotation and nobody tall enough to truly count as a rim protector, coach Tubby Smith would not call the Tigers’ 57-50 victory over East Carolina last weekend “ugly.” No matter that it was the perfect word – at least under other circumstances.

80. Memphis Baseball Season Tickets on Sale - Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Season tickets for University of Memphis baseball team’s upcoming 2017 season are now on sale through the ticket office at 901-678-2331 or online at gotigersgotix.com.

81. Tigers Roll Tulane In New Orleans - Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Markel Crawford and Dedric Lawson each scored 24 points as the University of Memphis defeated Tulane 80-59 on Saturday, Jan. 7, in New Orleans.

Crawford was a career-best 5 of 6 from 3-point range and hit 8 of 11 shots overall. He also picked up American Athletic Conference Player of the Week honors after averaging 21.5 points and 4.5 rebounds for the week. Lawson added 10 rebounds to his effort for his 13th double-double of the season. He also had five blocks, three assists and two steals. Lawson made the AAC Weekly Honor Roll.

82. Last Word: The Elvis Tradition, Cordova Brewery and Parkside Path - Monday, January 9, 2017

For about three decades now, there has been a cultural and political tradition around the birthday of Elvis Presley. It used to be a proclamation by the Shelby County Mayor and the Memphis Mayor on the steps of Graceland with a birthday cake.

83. Dedric Lawson a Double-Double Machine; Josh Pastner Beats North Carolina - Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Not only is sophomore Dedric Lawson atop many of the University of Memphis basketball team’s statistical categories, he’s among the leaders nationally in several categories.

Going into the Tigers’ Thursday, Jan. 5, home game vs. UConn, Lawson led Memphis and the American Athletic Conference with a scoring average of 20.6 points per game, that ranked 34th in the country. His 11.1 rebounds per game are second in the AAC and 10th in the nation.

84. Wyatt Aiken, Accomplished Memphis Commercial Real Estate Broker, Dies - Saturday, November 19, 2016

Widely known and highly respected Memphis commercial real estate broker Wyatt Aiken died Friday morning after an extended illness.

Aiken was executive vice president/CEO of Cushman Wakefield-Commercial Advisors. Among his many professional achievements, Aiken served as president of the SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) Memphis Chapter in 2007-2008.

85. November 18-24, 2016: This week in Memphis history - Saturday, November 19, 2016

2013: “This is not going to happen without your help.” St. Louis Cardinals chairman and CEO Bill Dewitt Jr. in outlining the basics of a proposal in which the city of Memphis would buy AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds AAA baseball team in return for the Cardinals buying the team. The deal, backed by Mayor A C Wharton, was later approved by the Memphis City Council after considerable debate.

86. Norvell, Tigers Look to Flip the Script at SMU Saturday - Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Redshirt junior receiver Anthony Miller had a record-setting day with 12 catches for 250 receiving yards. But with the University of Memphis suffering a second straight defeat last Saturday, 59-30 to Tulsa at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, he hasn’t spent much time replaying the good moments.

87. Dedric Lawson Voted AAC Co-Preseason Player of Year - Tuesday, October 25, 2016

University of Memphis sophomore forward Dedric Lawson was voted Co-Preseason Player of the Year in the American Athletic Conference, sharing the honor with Cincinnati’s Troy Caupain.

Lawson averaged 15.8 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks as a freshman. He notched 17 double-doubles, which tied Keith Lee’s freshman record at Memphis.

88. Two Memphis Tigers Earn AAC Player of the Week - Saturday, October 22, 2016

Senior University of Memphis place kicker Jake Elliott and redshirt freshman hybrid linebacker Austin Hall were each named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week. It is the eighth career Special Teams Player of the Week honor for Elliott and the first Defensive Player of the Week honor for Hall.

89. As Big 12 Stands Pat, AAC Looks To Grow Brand - Friday, October 21, 2016

It wasn’t difficult to figure out why the Big 12 – or the Confused 10, if you prefer – started down the road of exploring expansion.

It turned out to be a road to nowhere – a twisting, turning road with many stops to ask for directions – and finally the league announced on Monday, Oct. 17, that it would, in fact, not expand.

90. Two Tigers Earn AAC Player of the Week Honors - Thursday, October 20, 2016

Senior University of Memphis place kicker Jake Elliott and redshirt freshman hybrid linebacker Austin Hall were each named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week. It is the eighth career Special Teams Player of the Week honor for Elliott and the first Defensive Player of the Week honor for Hall.

91. Airbnb Regulations Stripped of ‘Red Tape’ - Thursday, October 20, 2016

For several weeks, the coming of a city ordinance regulating Airbnbs looked like the model of how to achieve political compromise and consensus with the City Council brokering the process.

During the six-week process council member Edmund Ford Jr. worked with the hotel-motel industry and the short-term rental alliance to find common points and then worked through differences with them. Council member Berlin Boyd reviewed the provisions in his council committee as a neutral party both sides could go to as well.

92. AAC West Division Could be at Stake as 5-1 Tigers go on the Road to Face No. 24 Navy - Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Top-ranked Alabama has scored more defensive touchdowns than any team in the country, but even the Crimson Tide cannot match the University of Memphis for volume of takeaways. Through six games, the Tigers’ 18 takeaways lead the nation.

93. Big 12 Decides Not to Expand Beyond 10 Member Schools - Tuesday, October 18, 2016

The Big 12 has decided not to expand its membership.

The league’s presidents and chancellors met Monday at the Grand Hyatt in Grapevine, Texas, for several hours before announcing the decision.

94. Last Word: Big 12 Meets, Calling an Ambulance and Home Sales in Central Gardens - Monday, October 17, 2016

In Texas Monday, 10 university presidents whose institutions make up the Big 12 athletic conference will meet and most likely put an end to any thought that the University of Memphis will join their group. And there is a lot of speculation that Big 12 expansion is most likely not going to happen for anyone.

95. Avery Earns Defensive Honor From Sports Writers - Saturday, October 15, 2016

University of Memphis junior linebacker Genard Avery has been named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s (TSWA) Defensive Player of the Week after he tied his career-high with nine tackles in a comeback 34-27 win over American Athletic Conference defending East Division champion Temple on Oct. 6.

96. Last Word: T-STEM At East High, Casinos Off the Ballot and Dylan Gets A Nobel - Friday, October 14, 2016

About six years ago, the current cycle of change in public education within Shelby County starting moving. And the changes have been nothing short of historic. Since then at least one piece of a very complex mechanism driving the change has been whirring away. The hope in the last year or so has been that all of this is at a place where some long term plans can start to emerge that are more than reaction to what another cog in the system is doing.

97. Avery Earns Defensive Player Honor From Sports Writers - Friday, October 14, 2016

University of Memphis junior linebacker Genard Avery has been named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s (TSWA) Defensive Player of the Week after he tied his career-high with nine tackles in a comeback 34-27 win over American Athletic Conference defending East Division champion Temple on Oct. 6.

98. Even the SEC Has to Bow to Hurricane - Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Sports writers covering SEC football have done a historically bad job at the league’s summer Media Days of predicting the conference champion. But it’s an exercise that does not put lives at risk.

99. U of M Women’s Basketball To Have 12 TV Games - Thursday, September 29, 2016

The American Athletic Conference has announced its complete broadcast schedule for the 2016-17 basketball season, and the University of Memphis women’s basketball team will have 12 games broadcast, including one on ESPN2, two on ESPNU and four on ESPN3.

100. Tigers Baseball 2017 Sched Includes UT, Ole Miss, MSU - Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Headlined by an opening-weekend series against Tennessee at FedExPark, the 2017 University of Memphis baseball schedule will feature 34 total home games. The Tigers’ season will get underway Feb. 17-19 with the first visit from the Volunteers since 2012.