Lee Harris exits county government with portrait and new job at Ole Miss
Outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said his portrait will take his place at the county building.
Thursday prep report: Briarcrest volleyball hands Arlington its first loss
The Saints make a statement with strong passing against Arlington Thursday night, improving to 7-2 this season.
Memphis fans to get final peek at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium days before home opener
The next Charles Huff Radio Show will allow Tigers football fans another look at the renovated stadium before the first home game.
Man killed by National Guard was shot in back, autopsy reveals
A newly released autopsy shows 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson was shot in the back in Downtown Memphis in July.
Redbirds Recap: Memphis wins game three in extra innings at Charlotte
The Redbirds secure comeback victory to take series lead against the Knights.
6 disabled MSCS students land internships at Memphis’ Amazon center
Project Search, which trains people with disabilities for jobs through internships with corporations across the U.S. and Europe, partnered with Amazon to place six Memphis students in internships with the shipping giant.
Former youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside to change plea in federal criminal case
Whiteside, a convicted sex offender and ex-DeSoto County youth pastor, is set to change her not guilty plea to one of the three federal charges she is facing.
Gov. Lee chooses commutation instead of exoneration in Nashville murder conviction
Gov. Bill Lee also announced his decision to grant pardons to 33 other Tennesseans who have completed prison sentences and have not been convicted of any crime for at least five years since they were released.
Martin: It’ll be a waiting game on Charles Huff, and more predictions about the 2026 football season
The 2026 college football season is finally upon us. Here are John Martin’s predictions.
After passing its first test, improved Bartlett looking for more
With a mostly-impressive performance against MUS in Week 1 under their belts, the Panthers turn their attention to Germantown.
KIPP lineman voted Player of the Week
The lineman anchored a terrific defensive effort against Bluff City.
Roller Derby, Wiseacre have birthdays; 901 Day starts early on Beale
In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where drinking beer can save a river and where adults can have a field day.
$15 Deal: Groovy Gratitude’s roasted chicken panini
Initially, Groovy Gratitude was going to open primarily as a smoothie and juice shop, but right before doing so, they realized they needed to also serve sandwiches.
Grandkids of Germantown residents could attend suburb’s schools for free
Shelby County kids who live outside Germantown but have a grandparent residing within the suburb’s limits may be able to attend the municipal district’s schools for free beginning in the 2027-28 academic year.
TCAP results 2026: See how your Memphis-area school scored
Search The Daily Memphian’s chart to see how Memphis and Shelby County public schools scored, and whether they improved from last year.Related content:
No game too far for Tigers football fan on 193rd consecutive game
Memphis Tigers fan John Stacy has only missed seven games since 2003, and none since 2011. He drives to every away game, no matter the distance.
Sanford: A closer look at red state Tennessee’s mad dash to erase the blue
“The scuttlebutt started at the Tennessee State Capitol several months before the U.S. Supreme Court took a scalpel to Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.”
Grinder, Taber & Grinder expanding East Memphis HQ
The building has covered parking and access to the Lichterman Nature Center walking trails, according to property sheets.
Memphis football series with Mississippi State canceled
Tigers will replace the canceled home-and-home series of games in 2028 and 2029 with a single game at Mississippi State in 2034.
St. Jude plans $41M data center expansion
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital looks to expand its campus data center as part of its $12.9 billion capital plan.
Week 2 high school football preview: 6A hopefuls collide at Whitehaven
Fresh off an impressive Week 1 victory, Houston travels to face the Tigers. Elsewhere, CBHS hosts White Station while Bartlett looks to start 2-0.
Table Talk: Bar Limina comes out of its shell with Friday happy hour
Bar Limina hosts oyster happy hour every Friday from 4 p.m. until the restaurant sells out.
What Daily Memphians think*
“If I never hear Halbert’s name again, that will suit me.” — Ann M Murphy about With days left in office, second ouster attempt of Wanda Halbert is near dismissal
“SEC schools don’t want to touch the U of M with a ten-foot pole. Everything to lose and nothing to win.” — Joseph Golden about Memphis issues statement on canceled football series with Mississippi State
“Congratulations, Dr. Fisher! You have a lot to contribute to GMSD!” — Lisa Parker about Germantown appoints new school board member
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Memphis law school launches institute to guide legal field through AI era
The institute seeks to foster AI literacy and accessibility across the legal spectrum.
Local nonprofit gets $2M for suicide prevention
“Mental health touches everyone from every walk of life, and mental health concerns need to be addressed,” Alliance Healthcare Services’ senior vice president of compliance and outpatient programs said.
Lakeland to revive leadership program
The City of Lakeland is bringing its Leadership Lakeland program back to life after two decades of dormancy.
Daily Wordrow: Aug. 27
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Daily Jigsaw: Elvis love
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of preparations for the 49th annual Candlelight Vigil commemorating Elvis Presley's death that was taken by Brad Vest.
Metro
With days left in office, second ouster attempt of Wanda Halbert is near dismissal
An order requiring the county to pay Halbert’s attorney's fees was signed this week, although the county’s outside attorney objected and could appeal.
Premium Education Exclusive: Legal fees mount in MSCS takeover lawsuit
Premium Business What we do and don’t know about TVA’s data center rate hikes
Public Safety DNA results from crime scenes could soon be returned in as little as 90 minutes in Shelby County
Shelby County County Commission ends term with cap on school-takeover legal fees
Business
The new owner of the Flyer and Memphis Magazine on local news — and print
Brady Walkinshaw believes in print. Printed papers, that is. And he’s putting his money behind it.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s and Midtown Athletic Club make moves
Premium Real Estate Poplar Plaza is looking for people who want to hang out
Premium Business After a veteran got DOGE’d, she and her family found a cool side hustle
Premium Real Estate Cordova shopping center sells with plans to add to neighborhood’s growing Asian hub
Sports
Memphis vs. UNLV: No starting QB has been announced, and no depth chart released for either team
There are always questions before college-football season openers, and the Memphis Tigers and UNLV Rebels have added to the unknowns before Saturday’s game in Las Vegas.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s one of the most critical seasons in Memphis football history. And nobody has a clue how it will go.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football ‘It’s going to be a dogfight when you play us’: Huff says about Tigers’ toughness
Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger Calvin Austin to miss NFL season with injury
High School Sports ECS and Briarcrest play out 1-1 draw
Food
New Eats: The pies at Bob’s Bakery are as good as we remember
Bob’s Bakery may be tiny and fairly nondescript, but the items in the case are anything but. And if you longingly remember the pies at the Wilson Cafe, you’re in luck.
Premium Business Maybe grandma was onto something? Grandmillennials think so.
Premium Business After a veteran got DOGE’d, she and her family found a cool side hustle
Suburbs
Houston High, Germantown Athletic Club updates secure money
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen is moving forward with a bond to fund some Houston High upgrades and renovation of the Germantown Athletic Club’s indoor natatorium.
Premium Collierville After decades in fire service, Selberg says retirement came as a shock
Premium Education Germantown appoints new school board member
Arts & Culture
Author Ron Hall and the Memphis collection he left behind
What happens when the collector dies and leaves his stash behind?
Premium Business Baron Von Opperbean weathers HVAC problems to draw more than 10K people
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: New festival brings works of Hemingway, Whitman, Wright to the stage
Opinion
Opinion: The disparity in public grace extended to different Collierville officials is stark
“Communities thrive on open, civic dialogue, but our leaders also deserve fairness, basic decency, and residents who debate policy instead of tearing down character.”
Podcasts
Brent Taylor said legal immigration should be ‘paused’
The “Behind the Headlines” interview with the Republican nominee for the 9th Congressional District also covered Taylor’s support for limiting birthright citizenship, war in Iran, the economy, the Epstein files and whether President Donald Trump won the 2020 election.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Powered By Us
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of attendees at the second annual Powered By Us Symposium that was taken by Patrick Lantrip.