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.
Date set for Poplar and Highland gas station construction
Construction of a gas station convenience store at the former Exxon Hop-In is expected to begin this month.
The Early Word: New data center rules and a big cheer from St. Mary’s kids
New sheriff gives a jail tour, there’s a new arrest in the OUTMemphis shooting and we tell you what to expect at the Memphis Tigers season opener.
Jeff Fioranelli was struggling to finish his 7-mile run. Then hundreds of St. Mary’s students cheered him on.
Jeff Fioranelli has run the same route every day for 30 years. One Wednesday, nearly 400 St. Mary’s students began clapping for him. On 901 Day, he showed up to thank them for their support.
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:
New sheriff gives tour of crumbling 201 Poplar
The wear and tear on the 40-year-old building is evident everywhere, but progress is happening in small, expensive steps, including restoration of the jail’s 10 escalators, which cost more than $1 million.
Redbirds Recap: Ben Johnson earns 500th career victory
Memphis Redbirds manager Ben Johnson earned his 500th career victory Tuesday night at AutoZone Park.
WYXR’s Raised by Sound Fest expands to two days
This year, one day just isn’t enough for WYXR’s fundraiser music festival. The two-day event is packed with free concerts and performances from Soccer Mommy, Late Night Cardigan and more.
What to expect at renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for Tigers’ home opener
Memphis’ athletic director gives updates on stadium renovations, value meal deals and relationship with the new hospitality partner. Now, everybody can party at Liberty Stadium plaza Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’Related content:
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.
New MATA board signals gradual move away from trustee
For the time being, the new MATA board will coexist with a trustee. The Memphis City Council also approved funding for four parks projects.Related content:
Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’
The 2026 Tigers went from being unknown to stealing the college-football spotlight in just one game.
Memphis Lift, Seeding Success join Tennessee’s legal defense of MSCS takeover
“The MSCS system is in crisis,” attorneys for Memphis Lift, Seeding Success and three family members of Memphis-Shelby County Schools students wrote.
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.
Now, everybody can party at Liberty Stadium plaza
If you’ve got a ticket to the game, you’ve got a ticket to the party at the Landers Plaza at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Tigers announce new food and beverage partner for Simmons Bank Liberty StadiumRelated content:
Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Ben Pugh of Meddlesome Brewing joined Holly Whitfield to t
MLGW to keep chipping in on FedExForum costs
Memphis City Council’s Memphis Light, Gas and Water committee gave the utility the green light to keep paying the city $2.5 million a year towards the arena.
Memphis immigration raid resulted in 121 arrests, feds say
The Department of Homeland Security called the operation “targeted enforcement,” but advocates say it ignored legal documents.
MPD arrests new suspect in OUTMemphis shooting
After arresting the wrong suspect, who spent more than three months in jail, Memphis police now believe they have the actual shooter who critically injured two people May 5 at OUTMemphis.
The AM/DM podcast: Tigers football makes a statement
Northpoint continues strong play in volleyball win against St. George’s
The Lady Trojans sweep the Gryphons for their eighth win in nine matches this season.
Memphis Movies This Week: A Dolly Parton tribute, an early Oscar doc contender
In the wake of her recent death, Malco Theatres will host a “Tribute to Dolly” double-feature Saturday night at its Ridgeway, Collierville and Desoto theaters featuring “Steel Magnolias” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”
What Daily Memphians think*
“The mayor is picking a very weird hill to die on. … I hope the community of Olive Branch remembers this next election day.” — Rebekah Doe about Olive Branch mayor decides to not lower flags for Dolly Parton
“Thanks to the leadership of Doug McGowan, MLGW has recovered from years of very poor management both political and professional.” — Mike Warr about Opinion: MLGW on why Memphis’ water future is secure
“Sounds like maybe a lot of innocent people were rounded up and hassled without good reason. Were any of those folks detained, in fact, violent criminals that were identified arrested and set for deportation? Or was this a complete waste of time and money?” — Nicholas Scully about ICE raid detains 100 in Memphis, draws community backlash
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Memphis-based First Horizon will be main jersey patch sponsor for Vols
This is the latest step in the 34-year partnership between the bank and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
OUTMemphis expands hours
To meet soaring demand, OUTMemphis expanded hours for its services beginning Sept. 1.
Brooks Museum will offer free admission for final month in Overton Park
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art admission will be free in September for Shelby County residents.
Tigers release women’s basketball nonconference schedule
The Memphis women’s basketball team’s 2026-27 nonconference slate features eight home games and five away from home.
Sudoku: Sept. 2
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily WordRow: Sept. 2
Solve The Daily Memphian’s free Memphis jigsaw puzzle game.
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.
Metro
Harris’ final days highlight a mayor focused on transition, legacy and what comes next
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris leaves office Tuesday after eight years in office and a unique governing style that shifted county government’s priorities.
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Premium Public Safety Years before Winter Jones died on a bus, another child died at a center owned by Raven Marshall-Lewis
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Business
Proposed Olive Branch industrial park put on hold
The project initially stirred up residents because a data center was presented as a possible conditional use on part of the site. That was later removed, but pushback persisted.
Premium Transportation & Logistics 5C Group turning old Fred’s real estate into new tech
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Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx got $800M in tariff refunds. What happens now?
Premium Real Estate New Memphis data center shuns tax incentives
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:
Premium Memphis Tigers Football After a battle of blue-chip recruits, Marcus Stokes led the Tigers to a Vegas victory
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It wasn’t just a good start for Charles Huff. It was the best coaching debut in Tiger football history.
Premium Sports Memphis Roller Derby knocks out its 20th season
Memphis Tigers Basketball American Conference bans former college players who go pro from returning
Food
Acre executive chef finds creative freedom in national recipe contests
When Acre executive chef Andrew Adams was a culinary student, food companies would post recipe contests on the school bulletin board. He was interested but never entered one. This summer, that changed.
Premium Reviews What to order: Cocozza’s meatballs
Food News Saffron Coffee Co. opens on Park
Suburbs
Olive Branch mayor decides to not lower flags for Dolly Parton
After the death of national icon Dolly Parton last week, one Mississippi mayor won’t lower flags in her honor.
Premium Collierville Developer sues Collierville over road
Business SpaceXAI removes 11 controversial turbines from Southaven
Arts & Culture
Meet Opera Memphis’ new music director
There were three things that drew Donald Lee III to Opera Memphis.
Premium Visual Arts Brooks Museum hosts Broadway musical-themed ball, runway show
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: Raise the 901 flag
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Mickey Roker, resident teaching artist at the Orpheum Theatre Group, twirling a Choose 901 flag on Beale Street, and it was taken by Brad Vest.