Republican Brent Taylor flipped Tennessee’s new 9th Congressional District Tuesday, Nov. 3, delivering the party the win it sought through a swift redistricting effort that diluted the state’s lone Democratic stronghold by carving majority-Black Memphis into thirds.
“I am so humbled and honored and grateful to be elected the next governor of the great state of Tennessee,” Blackburn said, declaring herself the victor.
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Jesse Huseth won a rematch of the state House 97th District race on Tuesday.
Hatcher largely eschewed campaigning in Shelby County.
The Germantown incumbent defeated Democratic challenger and former Shelby County Criminal Court clerk Heidi Kuhn for Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District seat, which covers much of Memphis and its northeastern suburbs.
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty has won a second six-year term, according to unofficial results.
Tennessee voters gave the green light to three amendments to the state’s constitution with Tuesday’s election results.
The referendums could lead to large changes in the world of city politics.
Alderman Tony Salvaggio takes the mayor seat, requiring the board to appoint someone to his position at a later date.
A December runoff is needed to determine a pair of aldermen seats. Alderwoman Missy Marshall won reelection and a Republican took the open school board seat.
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will also have two new faces as Jeremy Burnett and Lindsey Reap won their first terms.
It was a big night for incumbents in Bartlett as several will return to office following victories in the city elections Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Millington voters selected five alderman candidates and three school board members in Tuesday’s municipal elections with several incumbents holding their positions.
Tony Salvaggio was elected mayor of Germantown, while Josh Roman defeated Connie McCarter for the top office in Lakeland. Mayor David Parsons was unopposed in his reelection bid in Bartlett.
District 83 incumbent Mark White narrowly survived a Democrat’s challenge, and Republican Tom Leatherwood defeated an independent opponent to keep his District 99 seat.
Brent Taylor defeated Democrat David Weatherspoon to hold onto his state Senate seat.
A shopping center built in 1970 might be cleared. Plus, a national supplier has bought an Olive Branch warehouse as part of its growth plans.
The 17th annual event runs Nov. 9-15, and diners who save receipts can win a hotel stay, spa day and gift cards.
Nemanja Popovic’s name doesn’t show up anywhere on the stat sheet of the Memphis Tigers’ 80-76 win over No. 18 Iowa State, but he still found a way to impact the game’s second half.
Major projects that could shape the city’s future — ranging from an art museum on Front Street to a mixed-use development in East Memphis — were previewed recently at The Daily Memphian’s Developing Memphis seminar.
“Tough loss. Getting beat on the boards, beat the Grizz. Great comeback. Grizz still Goood.” — Derrol Porter about Pelicans spoil Ty Jerome’s late-game heroics, hand Grizzlies first loss of season
“Excellent more gf options” — Clark Butcher about Breakaway pulls back, but Memphis running community keeps growing
“Good Memphis photos, Bill.” — Mike Kernell about Blackburn stops in Memphis on Election Day eve: ‘I am the only conservative’ candidate for governor
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Even beyond the Indie Memphis festival, it’s a big movie week in Memphis, with a trio of awards-season hopefuls and one big, promising creature feature landing on local screens.
Some readers expressed optimism about recent development activity while others argued that positive announcements and development commitments do not always translate into lasting improvements.
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In response to recommendations from a state-ordered forensic audit, Memphis-Shelby County Schools officials say they are changing some of the ways they monitor contracts and document procurement processes.
An indoor golf concept that has opened already in Collierville, is adding a Lakeland location, part of an expansion plan in the Memphis area.
Penny Hardaway did absolutely everything in his power to ensure that this season would be radically different than last. In the Tigers’ first game of the 2026-27 season, they sent a resounding message: It will be.
The smashburger is what brought Harrison Downing, Cole Jeanes and Schuyler O’Brien together as business partners and helped establish them as familiar names on Memphis’ culinary scene.
Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo reflects on his time in office, days ahead of voters choosing his successor.
With blacksmiths, fortune tellers and more, Overton Park takes on a medieval atmosphere for a Renaissance fair that continues through Sunday.
Ty Jerome’s basketball philosophy, Zach Edey’s quick feet and Cameron Boozer’s quick decisions were among Week 1 Memphis Grizzlies highlights.
Rebecca Severs joined Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” to talk about running Midtown staple Bari Ristorante e Enoteca, working with her husband and three sons and the restaurant’s Italian wine and cheese programs.
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis Tigers quarterback Marcus Stokes as he jump-flips for a touchdown in a game against the East Carolina Pirates.