Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Andrew McDermott https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/1097 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 Opinion: On economic development, Tennesseans should ask themselves, ‘Why not Japan?’ https://dailymemphian.com/article/66875 <p>&ldquo;Japan has long been a friend in adversity, investing in Memphis amid political and racial turmoil 50 years ago when it became our first Memphis in May guest.&rdquo;</p> opinion@dailymemphian.com (Andrew McDermott) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/66875 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:03 -0500