Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Jake Smith https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/1113 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: For Democrats to succeed in Tennessee, 'Do not despair. Get to work.' https://dailymemphian.com/article/68559 <p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s true that Tennessee remains solidly red.&nbsp;Democracy takes work, and it requires everyone&rsquo;s full engagement for it to survive and to flourish. This is a responsibility we all share.&rdquo;</p> opinion@dailymemphian.com (Jake Smith) Front Page Metro Elections Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/68559 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:00:13 -0600