IKEA building sold
The giant, blue building was bought by a retailer.
Belmont Grill building owner buys property next door
Jeff Dawson, operating as Nacks Properties LLC, bought the Poplar Avenue building currently home to Miestro, a home theater systems store, for $750,000.
Collierville considering e-bike education over regulations
Collierville’s proposed guidelines on e-bikes focus on aligning with state law and educating teens about the rules and risks.
Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has announced millions in federal funding for road improvements in DeSoto County.
Judges deny state’s request to throw out Chattanooga’s lawsuit over airport board takeover
Chattanooga and Nashville — but not Memphis — sued to stop the state from taking over metro airport boards, allowing them to be replaced with mostly state-appointed officials.
Abortion pill debate reaches FedEx annual meeting
Shareholders voted down a request for a report on the risks of shipping abortion drugs. FedEx said it’s a carrier, not a distributor.
Memphis QB now playing with more confidence
The Tigers are a third of the way through their schedule, and Marcus Stokes said he is more comfortable in the offense than he was at the start of the season.
Shuttered nightclub will remain closed for now
The club was forced to shut down less than a week ago after what authorities described as a long-term investigation into violence and criminal activity linked to the business.
Briarcrest reaffirms TSSAA commitment
Saints won’t be joining four other Division 2-AAA football programs who are striking out on their own in 2027 and 2028.Related content:
The Indigo Girls, Linda Perry show at the Shell rescheduled
According to the Shell’s website, the concert was sold out.
Memphis Movies This Week: Tom Cruise vs. Anne Hathaway, ‘The History of Concrete’
Choose your fighter, celebrity movie-opening edition.
Tennessee set to execute a woman for first time in 200 years
Christa Pike was 18 years old when she killed a classmate in a jealous rage and became one of the youngest women to be sent to death row.
CBHS, MUS will play as football independents in 2027, 2028
The Brothers and Owls join two Nashville-area programs in response to growing dissatisfaction with Chattanooga Baylor, Chattanooga McCallie and Brentwood Academy.Related content:
What is the future of the Memphis Safe Task Force? Its local head tells us.
Sept. 29 marks the one-year anniversary of the Task Force in action.
‘It’s going in the wrong direction’: Assessor sounds alarm on county tax base
Assessor Javier Bailey Sr. says empty Downtown office towers and lost tourism spending are shrinking the county’s tax base. He is planning a November summit to build a five-year strategy.
Germantown rejects residents’ appeal of Bodine School expansion
Neighbors near Bodine School were not pleased by the Planning Commission’s decision, so they appealed it. Such appeals are reviewed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, but city leaders denied the residents’ request.
Herrington: The new-look Grizzlies begin the season sound of body and mind. That’s a start.
The most substantial and, happily, best news from Monday’s season-launching “media day” at FedExForum came from the medical update: There wasn’t much of one.
Southaven homeowners by SpaceXAI power plant haven’t received offer for their land despite reports
Residents had mixed feelings about both selling their home to SpaceXAI and the noise its power plant creates.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Looks like the Duck Dynasty has prevailed. It’s a beautiful painting.” — Ann M Murphy about Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition
“Good for CBHS and MUS for being bold and saying ‘no more’ to the system.” — Ellen Mitchell about CBHS, MUS will play as football independents in 2027, 2028
“It’s good to have a local elected Shelby County politician speaking about the loss of population and business base.” — Keith Jones about ‘It’s going in the wrong direction’: Assessor sounds alarm on county tax base
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Annual Southern Foodways event to be held in Memphis
The Memphis event is only the third time in almost 30 years the Southern Foodway’s symposium has been held outside of Oxford, Mississippi.
A year of Memphis Safe Task Force: 13K+ arrests, decline and scrutiny
It’s been a year on the ground for the Task Force. In that time, crime has dropped, but concerns have risen. Here’s a look back at the major moments that have shaped the Task Force.
Sudoku: Sept. 29
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Daily WordRow: Sept. 29
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Whitehaven drum beat
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Whitehaven drummers at the game against Germantown.
Metro
Looking for Monarchs, Red Admirals and Carolina Satyrs
During several counts each spring and summer, volunteers check on the health of the state’s butterfly population — “a proxy for everything.”
Premium City of Memphis Memphis Land Bank fires CEO after questionable credit card spending
Premium Real Estate The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Premium Spirit of Memphis Native soil: Dixon manager grows his side business with indigenous plants
Elections Independent David Hatley brings campaign for governor to Memphis
Business
‘Bowling saved my life’: Memphis woman gives young bowlers free gear
Latasha Peeples, raised in a motel by a grandmother who gave what she could, started a donation drive in 2022 that now gives equipment to up to 100 kids a year. This year’s drive is Oct. 3.
Premium Real Estate ‘Colossus is the biggest thing that happened to Memphis since FedEx — and it may only get bigger’
Premium Real Estate Historic Brunswick building gets new life as Brunswick Rail Yard restaurant
Premium Business Texas company says SpaceXAI owes them almost $2M
Premium Real Estate After nearly 200 years, First Pres seeks to sell historic Downtown property
Sports
Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play
Joseph Wells filled out the application, but he kept it a secret. Now, thanks to the unlikely P.E. teacher, the students at his school have an outdoor exercise area.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Buckley: Bubba Luckett should soon get two new lungs. The support he’s received is a breath of fresh air.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: 9 storylines for Grizzlies training camp and preseason
Health Care Tim Duncan’s family history pushed him to get tested. Now he wants other Memphis men to do the same.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball scrimmage foreshadows a high volume of 3-point shooting
Food
What to Order: Big Bad Breakfast’s Creole omelet
The second Memphis location of Big Bad Breakfast is set to open Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the former Mulan restaurant space at 2149 Young Ave. in Cooper-Young.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: The Farmer’s mushroom sloppy Joe
Premium Food News The baker behind Moore Truffles pivots to cookies — and a bright purple shed
Suburbs
Runoff possible in Collierville alderman race
Tim Goddard, Charles Hall and Jason Lederfine are seeking Collierville Alderman Position 1. If no candidate earns more 50% of the votes cast in the race, the top two will move on to a December runoff.
Premium North Mississippi What is Love? If you live in DeSoto County, it might mean home.
Business SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit
Arts & Culture
Hattiloo Theatre raises the curtain on city’s cultural identity for 20 years
This year’s Spirit of Memphis award recipient Ekundayo Bandele discusses how a self-described introvert went from rap battles in Brooklyn to running one the nation’s four freestanding Black theaters.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the Super Bowl, the World Cup and ‘American Idol’ all wrapped up in one. Plus, lots of ducks!
Premium Music Arts Beat: 10 must-see October concerts
Opinion
Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
“With Republicans refusing to address high gas prices, heavy-handed immigration policies and blatant corruption by President Trump, Democrats have been handed all the ammunition they need to put their GOP opponents on the defensive. But instead, some are fighting each other.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
There’s at least one treat that people say they’ve driven hours for — and even shed a few tears over — at Jacques Louise Bakery.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Lobbyist patio
This jigsaw puzzle features a rendering of patio renovations planned for The Lobbyist that was provided by the restaurant.