Press pool flap, TN governor’s race are backdrop for Trump trip to Knoxville
President Trump came to support Tennessee Republicans, but his presence at Neyland Stadium did not help the Vols, who lost to the Texas Longhorns.
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.
Most everyone, maybe even the 9-year-old who said ‘nope’ to a kayak ride, enjoyed exploring the Wolf River Greenway
Dozens of volunteers took part in an “Adventure Day on the Greenway” in North Memphis Saturday to not only help clean up the area but also to discover what the trail was all about.
SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit
SpaceXAI offers to buy real estate from some Southaven residents if they pledge not to join a class-action lawsuit filed in June over the company’s North Mississippi power plant.
No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Vols in first trip to Neyland
With President Donald Trump on hand to watch, the Longhorns gouged the Vols in Knoxville.
Collierville owes Molly Mehner $184,769 as part of agreement
Collierville owes the former town administrator $184,700, according to an open records request. The terms were outlined in her separation agreement.
New county mayor focused on money
Almost a month into his four-year term, Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery said his top priority is the county’s financial stability.
Recipe Exchange: The Farmer’s mushroom sloppy Joe
The Farmer’s sloppy Joe helped bring national attention to the Memphis restaurant.
Briarcrest downs Southwind in battle of unbeatens
The Saints made the needed adjustments after a tied halftime and ended the Jaguars’ 21-game regular-season winning streak.
Whitehaven defeats Munford to win fifth straight
Whitehaven was led by an inspired performance from junior quarterback Jour’din Shelton, who had four total touchdowns on the night.
Friday prep report: Houston rolls on Homecoming
Mustangs improve to 2-0 in Region 7-6A thanks to a big offensive night.
Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
DeSoto County’s Lindsey Whiteside saga is almost officially over.
Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy
Northeast Prep Academy students celebrated the unveiling of a vibrant new Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx Dream Court featuring a hand-painted mural by local artist Siphne Sylve.
Most computers have 1 GPU. Colossus II might exceed 1M by year’s end.
Elon Musk confirmed on X that additional graphics processing units are coming, and his company said Colossus II will be America’s largest grid-connected battery pack to support the computing power.
Two years after opening, Starbucks on Covington to close
Starbucks is planning to close about 1% of its 18,000 North America locations.
The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Two women are teaming up on an affordable-housing development in North Memphis, another move in the momentum to bring more new homes to the city.
‘Colossus is the biggest thing that happened to Memphis since FedEx — and it may only get bigger’
“Because of the energy infrastructure that (Elon Musk is) getting, not just from Tennessee but also from Mississippi, you could see the greatest boom since FedEx in this town. You need to double down here.”
Texas company says SpaceXAI owes them almost $2M
A Texas-based company alleges SpaceXAI contractors never paid for its services, marking the third lien against the artificial intelligence company this year.
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Horton night races
The classic’s team was scrambling to find appropriate lighting for the nighttime races. Now, SpaceXAI is offering a solution.
Arts Beat: 10 must-see October concerts
October concerts in the Memphis area include Lakecia Benjamin, The Avett Brothers, Amy Grant, Brittney Spencer, Bryson Tiller, Hayley Williams, and Morris Day and the Time and The S.O.S. Band.
What Daily Memphians think*
“What a great season. Thank you Redbirds and thank you DM for the regular coverage. I read the story and checked the box score every day.” — Dede Malmo about Rochester edges Memphis for International League championship
“Wendy’s seems to have lost its way. They used to offer better burgers than McD’s and good chicken sandwiches at competitive prices. ...” — William Lawson about Chapter 11 filing triggers jockeying for most Memphis Wendy's sites
“Just buy a ticket and go to the games. You might have some fun!” — Jarvis Greer about Memphis Art Museum commissions works for the roof down to the garage
*Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Memphis Grizzlies waive D’Angelo Russell ahead of training camp
The Grizzlies waived D’Angelo Russell on Friday in a move that begins to clean up a roster overload ahead of training camp next week.
Grizzlies podcast: Most intriguing preseason figures
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington rank their 10 most intriguing Memphis Grizzlies figures ahead of team media day.
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.
Sudoku: Sept. 26
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Daily Jigsaw: Huff and tough
Today’s puzzle features University of Memphis football head coach Charles Huff with his players. Wes Hale took the photo.
Metro
Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over ‘roaring’ turbines at Southaven plant
Two law firms filed a federal class action lawsuit against SpaceXAI over noise and vibration from its Whitehaven and Southaven facilities.
Public Safety Nightclub shut down after history of crime
Premium Shelby County At street renaming, Lee Harris said he doesn’t know how much Regional One has cost
Public Safety Shooter wounded by Task Force agent sentenced to 18 years in prison
Public Safety Judge denies request to restrict Highway Patrol’s immigration enforcement
Business
Shelby County tourist spending dipped in 2025
Memphis Tourism announced that Shelby County drew 10.3 million visitors in 2025 — less than 2024 — but industry experts share a positive outlook for the years to come.
Premium Real Estate Inked: ProSuites, East Pointe Business Center and former Family Dollar
Business AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures
Premium Real Estate A data-center moratorium in Memphis won’t stop SpaceXAI from growing across the border
Premium Business Amid the ‘enrollment cliff,’ one Memphis college stalls, another surges
Sports
Why Tigers assistant Tony Madlock left his head coaching job to come home
Tony Madlock spent the last five years as a head coach at two different programs, but he stepped away from Alabama State for his second stint as a Memphis Tigers assistant.
Arlington Collierville volleyball secures district title
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ day of service becomes lesson in purpose
High School Sports ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat
Player of the Week Kirby standout voted player of the week
Food
Food Files: American comfort food takes over former Maciel’s space
“Initially, it could be a turnkey business; however, we decided that we wanted to do a bigger restaurant idea,” the restaurant’s owner said.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Ronnie Grisanti’s rolls out an $11 bar menu
Suburbs
New stores and development signify a growing Millington
A new Academy Sports in Millington is part of a stream of businesses coming to the North Shelby County suburb.
Premium Germantown Bodine School expansion halted by neighbors’ appeal
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Music Gonerfest is here, and so are the unofficial afterparties
Opinion
Opinion: MATA’s shame is a national shame
“No more excuses. No more fairy tales. No more treating bus riders as pieces on a chessboard. MATA must comply with the city charter and treat bus riders with dignity and respect.”
Podcasts
How Hotel Pontotoc went from bordello to boutique hotel
Joey Lewis is on “The Sidebar” to talk about his love for the hotel and everything it has become.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: St. Jude Rides
Today’s puzzle features one of the more than 300 motorcyclists who took part in the 20th annual St. Jude rides event. Mark Weber took the photo.
Neighborhoods
After nearly 200 years, First Pres seeks to sell historic Downtown property
The second oldest church in Memphis, First Presbyterian Church has been at the corner of Poplar Avenue and B.B. King Boulevard since 1832. After 194 years, its flock is searching for a new home.