https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/1085 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 https://dailymemphian.com/article/65236 <p>&ldquo;As Memphis discusses the future of Ardent Studios, I hope we will spend just as much time remembering why Ardent mattered and honoring John Fry, the man who devoted his life to making sure the music, the people and the history of this city would never be forgotten.&rdquo;</p> editor@dailymemphian.com (Elizabeth Montgomery Brown) Opinion Guest Columnists Arts & Culture Music Business Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/65236 Sat, 1 Aug 2026 04:00:01 -0500