XAI properties appraised at $3.5 billion, documents show
The appraisals for the two data centers help to determine how much Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company will pay in property taxes.
Hot wing festival introduces World Wing Cup
The inaugural winners of the Wing World Cup will get a trophy, bragging rights and $25,000.
As Frayser celebrates 200 years, this group wants to make their neighborhood a place people stay
“You didn’t have to leave Frayser. Now you have to leave. That is our fault.”
‘We’re all replaceable’: Memphis airport board chair, CEO not concerned about state bill
No matter who sits on the board, airport staff still must run Memphis International Airport safely and efficiently, says the MSCAA board chair and the airport’s CEO.
Family praises judge for sentence in fatal hit-and-run
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Ray Lepone sentenced Julio Hernandez, 21, to five years in prison for vehicular homicide.
$15 Deal: Kuya’s chicken skewers but splurge on everything else
Erica Horton’s new instant obsession is Kuya on South Main Street and, after two solo visits, she’s already had almost everything on the entire menu.
After LaGuardia crash, Memphis airport board approves $4.8M runway-lighting system
The approval comes days after a crash at LaGuardia Airport in which an Air Canada plane taxiing down the runway struck a fire truck, killing the two pilots on board.
Trolley Night is back, and a garden party at the Dixon is gonna be golden
In this week’s To-Do List, a Ghanaian artist makes life-sized movie poster art, an author chases ghosts at Elmwood and Soul & Spirits has a street-food fest.
MUS baseball standout voted player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Foster Flaherty as The Daily Memphian’s spring-sports athlete of the week.
Grizzlies podcast: As seasons winds down, Grizzlies draft odds looking up
Which remaining NCAA tournament prospects should Grizzlies fans be scouting?
Ahead of Memphis schools takeover, Republicans move to block district’s legal pushback
Two Memphis Republicans are backing legislation to block Tennessee school districts from funding lawsuits that oppose accountability measures like state interventions.
Tigers name new women’s basketball coach
Hana Haden was named the 2026 Sun Belt Coach of the Year.
Collierville High seniors will walk down memory lane, but their parents aren’t allowed to come
For the first time in about a decade, parents of seniors will not be permitted to visit the elementary schools as their children return for one last walkthrough before their graduation.
Two more resign from troubled UTHSC department as officials announce a new hire
The number of people who have resigned from the program grows amid abuse allegations that school officials allegedly refused to address.
What makes a low-performing MSCS school? State board targets 14 schools for improvements
About a dozen campuses run by Memphis-Shelby County Schools will be subject to more academic scrutiny over the next year as officials work to improve the schools’ F letter grades.
‘Hillbilly Bible’ movie to film in Memphis later this year
“Hillbilly Bible” is a faith-based comedy drama that will now be filmed in honor of late actor John Amos.
GG Jackson a good sport, even on receiving end of viral highlight
Jackson said he might be part of Victor Wembanyama’s career highlights, but he has no regrets about a viral dunk exchange.Related content:
Redbirds open 2026 home slate with weeklong festivities
The Redbirds open the 2026 season on the road against the Gwinnett Stripers before returning to AutoZone Park for their home opener against the Norfolk Tides.
What Daily Memphians think*
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“You don’t even have to finish reading this article; you could copy and paste the same story every 5 years. Gov Lee boast about sitting on a pile of reserves while our schools / police depts / etc need it now.” — Charles Smith about What makes a low-performing MSCS school? State board targets 14 schools for improvements
“Thank you Superintendent Dyer for this decision. Managing security is never easy. Keeping this excellent tradition manageable and safe for all is most important!” — Tricia Marshall about Collierville High seniors will walk down memory lane, but their parents aren’t allowed to come
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Sudoku: March 26
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Daily WordRow: March 26
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Daily Jigsaw: Hillboyz gumballs
Today’s puzzle is the gumball machine at Hillboyz Wing and Burger Bar and was taken by Brad Vest.
Metro
Memphis Safe Task Force Accountability Act heading to state Senate floor
“It does not alter the work that the district attorney is doing, does not restrict their discretion,” state Sen. Brent Taylor said.
Premium Public Safety Two state senators are trying to add more judges in Shelby County
Premium State Government Tennessee Dems call for gas sales tax holiday
Public Safety Memphis student detained by ICE ‘not doing well,’ lawmaker says
Education MSCS must name its new Frayser high campus as it considers selling more buildings
Business
‘A force of nature’: Colleagues, family describe late Varsity Spirit founder
Webb stands among Memphis’ most consequential entrepreneurs, and he’s credited with revolutionizing cheerleading and turning it into what we see today.
Premium Health Care Tennessee will need 8,500 new nurses by 2035. So Methodist Le Bonheur made a pipeline.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Historic Downtown property sold, new clinic opens and building near AutoZone Park for lease
Premium Real Estate Bakery moving into former Midtown Muddy’s
Premium Transportation & Logistics Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out ‘shockingly unusable’ state of local public transit
Sports
Spurs trounce Grizzlies, who lose fourth in a row
From the opening play — a lob to Wembanyama — the Spurs dominated. An early 22-4 lead became a 57-44 margin at the half.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Spurs 123, Grizzlies 98
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis and Penny Hardaway have a plan. Will it work?
Premium Memphis Tigers Football What to know about the Tigers’ new offensive scheme
Memphis Tigers Football Safety Ian Foster shines on first day of Tigers spring practice
Food
Remington ‘cafe’ class gives culinary students a taste of the real world
Remington teaches courses in the basics — knife skills, butchery, classic cooking techniques and plating — before students take a course that everyone simply calls “cafe.”
Premium Reviews What to order: ‘Sushi simplified’ at Memphis handroll restaurant
Food News Memphis Made closing taproom
Suburbs
After discovering $2.6M deficit, Hernando approves forensic audit
“I’m stating unequivocally that I made some large mistakes in budgeting,” Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson said.
Premium Real Estate New developer revives long-stalled Lake District townhouses
Premium North Mississippi Playing their cards right: American Contract Bridge League opens public gaming hub at local headquarters
Arts & Culture
Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
Award-winning poet and U of M professor Marcus Wicker has been in Memphis for nearly a decade. Here’s how he developed a passion for poetry, and why he’s sharing it with the community.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is for the kids (of all ages), Prince and Dylan duel
Premium Music Dance, eat and drink the night away at Brazil by Night
Opinion
Calkins: Trump came to Memphis. We’ll soon be ‘virtually crime free.’
President Donald Trump came to Memphis to declare victory over crime. Two Friday night shootings were a reminder that work still remains. Trump visits Memphis to talk Task Force US to hold off striking Iranian power plants, Trump says in MemphisRelated content:
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Behind the scenes of Trump’s Memphis visit
The Daily Memphian sent four staffers to President Donald Trump’s visit to Memphis. Today, veteran reporter Bill Dries is here to talk about some of the behind-the-scenes details.