County employee charged with smuggling contraband into 201 Poplar
The investigation into the operation is ongoing, and more charges could come.
City Council calls for meeting to rethink Regional One plan
The council passed a unanimous, but nonbinding, resolution asking for Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to reconsider the current $1.9 billion plan.
Calkins: Penny Hardaway says Memphis has ‘lost that fandemonium.’ And he wants to get it back.
Penny Hardaway was scheduled to talk about his basketball team. But he spent more time talking about the challenges facing Memphis fans — and the city he has always called home.
‘We’re all underdogs’: New-look Tigers head into 2025-26 season with something to prove
Coach Penny Hardaway’s 2025-26 Memphis Tigers roster is composed of several players who have yet to reach their potential at the college level.
What to know about task force agencies in Memphis
Click here to read our full coverage on Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force. This special report will be regularly updated.
Final former officer charged in Nichols’ death released from custody
Emmitt Martin III, the sole former Memphis police officer charged in Tyré Nichols’ death that remained in custody, will now be released.
Memphis-based logistics company acquired
Mallory Alexander, founded in 1925, is a full-service logistics provider for manufacturers, retailers and other storage and shipment suppliers worldwide.
Golfers from MUS, St. Mary’s claim state titles
Jada Lin of St. Mary’s gets the job done in Division 2-AA girls while Brantley Moore shines for MUS in D2-AA boys.
Mayor Harris vetoes vote to put all MSCS board members on ballot
“Absent an emergency or in the case of criminal misconduct, I do not believe the terms of elected officials should be shortened. As such, I hereby veto,” Harris wrote.
No more rocking chairs on this porch: Cracker Barrel closes Memphis store
Cracker Barrel closed its Shelby Oaks Drive location in Memphis due to the results of internal performance audits, according to the corporate office.
Could ESPN’s College GameDay return to Memphis?
With the Tigers riding a 10-game win streak and a potential College Football Playoff spot on the line, could ESPN’s College GameDay visit Memphis again?
More than 700 Task Force members in city, police chief says
The first significant deployment of Tennessee National Guard troops to Memphis is expected by Friday, Oct. 10.
Herrington: Amid injuries, Santi Aldama and Jock Landale will be crucial to a good Grizzlies start
Over the summer, the Memphis Grizzlies made a big investment in Santi Aldama and placed a bet on Jock Landale. Now, injuries could force both into the starting lineup.
The City hasn’t officially bought the Sheraton yet but it’s already repaid $4M on the bonds
“Before this actually gets signed, we will have paid $8 million that we don’t officially own yet,” said City Council member Jerri Green.
‘Neil Diamond,’ ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and more grace Memphis stages this October
Other plays feature “Frankenstein,” murdered Edwardian women telling their stories and a murder mystery.
Arrest info suggests task force focused on outstanding warrants, traffic stops
Recent arrest affidavits suggest the Memphis Safe Task Force is reliant on traffic stops and instances of stop-and-frisk policing.
Renovated Arlington Town Hall should be ready by early next year
For a good chunk of this year, construction on the existing Town Hall forced the growing number of employees into alternate spaces.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Roofman,’ ‘Battle Royale’
A new comedic crime caper and the 25th anniversary encore of a notorious Japanese cult film are on Memphis movie screens this week.
Five must-see Memphis concerts for October
This month, sing “The Boy Is Mine” at FedExForum, see Peter Frampton at the Orpheum and more.
Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs into top spot
Two other schools also move up as Germantown drops following a loss to DeSoto Central.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Blah, blah, blah, beginning not to care, part time player, this team would be better with Scotty Pippin starting at the point.” — Russell Rutledge about Ja Morant out of Grizzlies’ preseason opener with new injury
“Thank you, Aarron, for researching the issue about how arrests are tracked. This is a concern. Please keep us readers posted.” — Charles Cobb about The feds are in Memphis. But how are they tracking arrests?
“I had to remind myself we were mostly playing a few rotation players and guys who will not even be on the roster opening night.” — Dennis Paden about Grizzlies continue ‘patient approach’ despite preseason loss
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
The feds are in Memphis. But how are they tracking arrests?
The Memphis Safe Task Force has allegedly made hundreds of arrests since its launch last week. But how law enforcement is tracking those arrests is unclear.
Harvest Church secures acres for church growth
The church has purchased 8 acres near its current property to adapt to growth as necessary.
County Commission approves fix for cash-flow crunch
Commissioners also began to talk Monday, Oct. 6, about the county’s other financial problem that prompted the Tennessee comptroller to bar approval of any new bonds for the next year.
Daily Jigsaw: Big River Steel
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of a new statue outside of the FedExForum taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.
Sudoku: Oct. 7
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
WordRow: Oct. 7
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
The fight over new East Memphis liquor store explodes into fireball
Ethan Edwards wants to open a new high-end liquor store in East Memphis, and he thinks he has the right to do so. Buster’s Liquors co-owner Josh Hammond disagrees, and the fight is getting nasty.
Premium Health Care Regional One focuses on hospital while campus rebuild faces headwinds
Metro Michael Dunavant’s nomination for US attorney goes to Senate vote
City of Memphis Memphis NAACP wants ‘investment ... not occupation’
Premium Spirit of Memphis Ask the Memphian: Why do Memphians spend so much money and effort on Halloween?
Business
Looking for farm-fresh duck? International spices? Thai bananas? Bartlett’s new market has you covered.
The owner describes his international market as encompassing Mediterranean, Hispanic and Indian groceries with some European and American products as well.
Premium Real Estate Downtown DoubleTree closing, impacting almost 90 workers
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Sports
Grizzlies continue ‘patient approach’ despite preseason loss
The Grizzlies watched an early lead slip away but still left Monday’s preseason opener with a positive outlook. Box score: Pistons 128, Grizzlies 112 Ja Morant out of Grizzlies’ preseason opener with new injuryRelated content:
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Food
Food Files: First Watch poised to open second Memphis location
First Watch submits a permit to look at a Wolfchase space. Raven & Lily in Collierville is now closed. Sanderlin’s Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken is now open.
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: Rise’s Sweet Country Blues biscuit sandwich
Suburbs
Free retail space for new businesses? Yes, please.
The Pop Local contest, which is put on by Edwards Realty, gives entrepreneurs a chance to win six months of free retail space at Carriage Crossing in Collierville.
Premium Millington Bailey: Wanda won’t pay for using office space; deja vu all over again
Arts & Culture
Chris Brown concert canceled
It was expected to be the first concert at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium since the band U2 performed in May 1997.
Music Photo Gallery: Closing Day of 2025 Mempho Music Festival
Opinion
Conaway: Simple values for the most complicated of times, and the times’ call to each and every one of us
He told our country’s top brass that their attention would soon be turned inward. That they would be commanding military operations in our cities against the “enemy within.” Further, he said that they should hold military training exercises in our cities.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: PILOTs and Grizzlies’ preseason
This week marks the beginning of the Memphis Grizzlies’ pre-season, with three games at home.