Germantown’s TraVure development will soon add new office and retail building
“We need a really nice white-tablecloth restaurant, but not too expensive,” Gill Properties’ president said.
Activists protest harsh conditions in detention facility while ICE denies claims
A group of around 20 protesters gathered outside the West Tennessee Detention Facility to protest what they called “deplorable conditions” inside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement center.
Some on City Council oppose renaming street after former Mayor Lee Harris
One day out of office, an honorary street renaming for outgoing county mayor Lee Harris was approved by the Memphis City Council, but not without some rare and vocal opposition.
Table Talk: Family meal at Hog & Hominy
“To celebrate my most recent turn around the sun, my family and I had what I would call a true family-style dinner.”
$15 Deal: Dog & Bone’s chicken tenders
Dog & Bone offers a menu of British classics, including fish and chips, bangers and mash, and halloumi fries. But one of their best-kept dishes is hiding in plain sight.
Tennessee Highway Patrol, TBI played key role in Memphis ICE raid
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Highway Patrol assisted ICE in a weekend raid on a Memphis nightclub.
Week 3 high school football preview: Top-ranked Southwind visits Houston in Class 6A showdown
Southwind standout running back Khamoni Williams will test Houston defense.
Tigers could struggle to keep finances up under Protect College Sports Act
The Protect College Sports Act, which has not been passed, would more than double the University of Memphis’ sports expenses — unless the Tigers move conferences.
Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall’s food, lounge and stage
Officials from Live Nation and Crosstown offered an early look at what Memphis’ newest concert venue has to offer ahead of its debut.
MATA unveils new buses
MATA unveiled eight of 12 new buses delivered to Memphis in recent weeks, part of an overall investment to bring more than 50 new buses to an aging fleet by next year.
SpaceXAI planning data center on land bought from Southaven
When completed, the data center would join the company’s three other known nearby data centers on its sprawling campus.
U of M raises $55M, but officials acknowledge ‘headwinds’
The University of Memphis tallied its second-highest fundraising amount ever in its most recent fiscal year.
Hernando passes budget, then un-passes it after pushback
Hernando’s Board of Aldermen went back on approving the city’s new budget after tensions flared.
DeSoto supervisor’s federal lawsuit dismissed
DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster’s lawsuit against the State of Mississippi has been dismissed, but it may not be gone forever.
Ahead of stadium debut, Tigers trail last year’s ticket revenue
Memphis has sold more football season tickets, but revenue is down and fundraising remains short of the Smith family’s $50M match. Also, basketball season ticket sales are only 1,988.
91-year-old Bartlett man reclaims record as oldest Appalachian Trail hiker
Dale Sanders has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.
Memphis plant invests $35M to create 20 jobs
New equipment will allow Kruger Products to make bathroom tissue and paper towels and increase its annual capacity.
The AM/DM podcast: Is Memphis at a turning point?
A2H grows Collierville presence with SpiritArchitecture acquisition
The combined firms have completed more than 100 justice-related projects valued at more than $1.5 billion.
Tennessee TCAP testing time to increase in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test
Trial tests are vital to producing reliable tests, education officials say, but there is concern about Tennessee lengthening TCAP testing times next spring.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Cheers to Dr. Ed Scott, Dr. Bill Hardgrave and the University for allowing all fans to see this fabulous expansion of our unique and beautiful stadium and our future!” — Robert Rowan about Now, everybody can party at Liberty Stadium plaza
“Thank you to Doug McGowen and all the MLGW employees who got us back online. We appreciate y’all!” — Andrew Murray about Storm cleanup could cost $18M, MLGW says
“Stay focused guys, Ark. State has burst our bubble a couple of times in the past.” — Kim Shumate about Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’
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Opinion: Tennessee has never waited for history to happen
“Tennessee’s biggest challenges are deeply connected. Housing affects access to education. Transportation determines access to jobs. Childcare influences workforce participation. Energy shapes our economic competitiveness.”
Redbirds Recap: Memphis allows 16 unanswered runs, drops game two to Durham
Defensive miscue derails fifth inning in Redbirds’ Wednesday loss to Bulls.
Sudoku: Sept. 3
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Daily WordRow: Sept. 3
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Dandy Dozen Dragons down
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Collierville lineman Braylon Warren (99), who is double-teamed during a play against East Nashville, and it was taken by Wes Hale.
Metro
Fight about data center pause builds at City Hall
As the Memphis City Council prepared to take the second of three necessary votes on the moratorium ordinance, efforts emerged to find middle ground. The council’s longtime attorney also openly questioned whether the proposed moratorium was legal. Data centers looking to expand in Memphis but are months awayRelated content:
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Premium Education At U of M, marine biologists are studying oysters and algae to keep humans well
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Business
Inked: High-end apartments coming to Bartlett mixed-use project
Also, Montecito Medical Real Estate bought the Conrad Pearson Clinic property in Germantown for $24.5 million, and Birmingham, Alabama-based Hoar Construction has opened an office in East Memphis.
Premium Real Estate New Memphis data center shuns tax incentives
Premium Business Memphis-based First Horizon will be main jersey patch sponsor for Vols
Premium Health Care OUTMemphis expands hours
Premium Real Estate Proposed Olive Branch industrial park put on hold
Sports
Monday recap: What type of statement did the Tigers make with win at UNLV?
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin give their first impressions of the 2026 Tigers and what it could mean for the rest of the season. After a battle of blue-chip recruits, Marcus Stokes led the Tigers to a Vegas victoryRelated content:
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers release women’s basketball nonconference schedule
Food
Saffron Coffee Co. opens on Park
“(Saffron) is big in our culture because they use saffron in everything,” said one of the coffee shop’s owners. “Saffron is calming.”
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Premium Reviews What to order: Cocozza’s meatballs
Suburbs
Bodine wants to expand in Germantown, serve more dyslexic students
Bodine School is tucked away in Germantown between the Dogwood Creek North and Dogwood Forest neighborhoods. Those living near the school serving dyslexic students are concerned about the increased activity near the school.
Premium North Mississippi Olive Branch mayor decides to not lower flags for Dolly Parton
Premium Collierville Developer sues Collierville over road
Arts & Culture
Meet Opera Memphis’ new music director
There were three things that drew Donald Lee III to Opera Memphis.
Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: A Dolly Parton tribute, an early Oscar doc contender
Premium Performing Arts A new stage for the Ostranders as Memphis celebrates its top talent
Opinion
Echols: In an era of artificiality, we want the real
“I have never been more aware of my desire for those things that counter the putrid assault of soulless artificiality that daily pursues the lives we inhabit.”
Podcasts
Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA’s ‘flagship’ program
The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association spoke on Behind The Headlines about MIFA’s work addressing poverty and food insecurity in Memphis and beyond.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Storm cleanup
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews repairing power lines on Quince Road, and it was taken by Holly Whitfield.