Declining birth rates impact enrollment in Shelby County’s suburban schools
Enrollment is trending downward across Shelby County’s suburban schools, and that impacts funding as the municipal districts are finalizing their budgets.
Pitmasters, start your smokers! Memphis in May’s barbecue contest is back this week.
The 200-plus teams in MIM’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will compete for a share of $200,000 — as well as bragging rights. Here’s all you need to know.
As Amazon targets business shippers, FedEx faces fresh questions
After Amazon announced its expansion of its logistics services, experts said the market might have overreacted. FedEx, UPS, DHL and the other Memphis logistics companies bet on resilience.
Herrington: Grizzlies finish third in NBA Draft Lottery, and it feels like gold
The Grizzlies were slotted sixth before Sunday’s lottery, but given the odds of one or more of the teams slotted 7-14 jumping up, their most likely landing spots were actually seventh (29.7% chance) and eighth (20.6%).
The Grizzlies got lucky. Now a franchise-altering decision looms.
The Memphis Grizzlies made a jump in the lottery and will pick No. 3 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
A quick history of Tennessee redistricting and a closer look at unofficial vote totals
This political roundup dives into the surprising number of write-ins in the Shelby County primary races, a short — and litigious — history of redistricting in Tennessee and more.
This Week in Memphis: BBQ fest, budget talks and Bike to Work Day
Also happening this week: Tigers coaches go on tour, and the Civil Rights Museum reopens its Legacy building.
Redbirds Recap: Birds rally in finale to snag series split at Mud Hens
Memphis has not lost any of its six series matchups in the 2026 season.
Sudoku: May 11
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Daily WordRow: May 11
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What Daily Memphians think*
“This captures the absurdity and hypocrisy very well.” — Buckner Wellford about Calkins: #MakeMemphisMadder — on a week the city best never forget
“I am embarrassed to be a citizen of Tennessee, but a proud MEMPHIAN.” — Sheldon Dacus about Calkins: #MakeMemphisMadder — on a week the city best never forget
“Thanks for your very vivid and visual description of the immoral dismemberment of Memphis.” — Diane Brown about Calkins: #MakeMemphisMadder — on a week the city best never forget
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily Jigsaw: Memphis meets the Met Gala
Today’s puzzle is from the Met Gala Watch Party at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and was taken by Greg Campbell.
Metro
Grief to graduation: Woman honors her mother’s legacy after losing three family members in crash
Brittney Wilson’s mother, Tonya Cannady, was her best friend. When her mother and brothers were killed in a car wreck, she considered quitting nursing school. But her mom’s colleagues at Youth Villages helped her get through it.
Premium Metro Midtown vet assistant arrested for allegedly breaking a dog’s paw
Premium Shelby County Mulroy accuses Blackburn, Taylor of distorting Memphis crime numbers for political gain
Premium State Government New congressional map could thwart Memphis representation on state boards
Premium Education All Memphis third graders to retake TCAP reading exam on last days of school
Business
Long-planned development in one of Memphis’ older neighborhoods moving forward
The property was used as a hospital and stable by Union troops during the Civil War.
Premium Health Care UTHSC Advisory Board approves $747M operating budget
Premium Business Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
Premium Health Care ‘Don’t give up on yourself’: Regional One team defy odds to save officer’s leg
Real Estate Affordable housing wins come a few lots at a time
Sports
Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft frontcourt prospects for the Grizzlies
The Grizzlies will have three picks in next month’s NBA Draft. What “bigs” should Memphis consider with those picks?
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft wing prospects for the Grizzlies
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft guard prospects for the Grizzlies
Spirit of Memphis ‘I want to hit a ball with a weird-looking stick’
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers to participate in Battle 4 Atlantis
Food
Moms raising kids in a restaurant: Math, taste-testing and time together
For these three female entrepreneurs, their businesses grew as their families did, alongside challenges, memories and meals.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Chef Mo’s A Mother’s Love Coconut Cake
Premium Real Estate Food Files: High tea in the front, par-tee in the back
Suburbs
‘Somebody is going to die’: Collierville considering restrictions for e-bikes, motorized scooters
The growth of electric bikes and their increasing presence in Collierville have officials considering some rules regarding limitations on the mode of transportation.
City of Memphis Navigating the new map: How to find your Congressional district
Lakeland Vote to give Lakeland elected officials a raise fails
Arts & Culture
Tom Lee Day will move to October, but poetry honored today
The Memphis River Parks Partnership announced the change Friday, May 8, as it honored recipients in the 5th annual Tom Lee Poetry and Spoken Word competition.
Premium Visual Arts Arts Beat: Meet R&B singer Girlfriend, from Sardis
Opinion
Calkins: Making Memphis madder — on a week the city best never forget
There is a single spot in Memphis where you can stand in all three congressional districts. It’s an absurdity, yes. And a cause for rage.
Premium Financial Services Opinion: Buy Now, Pay Later loans are becoming increasingly popular
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: It’s NBA Draft Lottery week
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery and whether Memphis is due for some good luck.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more ‘If you can roll joints, you can roll tamales’
Games
Daily WordRow: May 9
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.