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Grizzlies podcast: Most intriguing preseason figures

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:40:58 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington rank their 10 most intriguing Memphis Grizzlies figures ahead of team media day.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:44:34 -0500

Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.

Gonerfest, Weird Al, Morgan Freeman, Project Pat and '9 to 5' times four

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:07 -0500

If you have trouble finding something to do in Memphis these days, well, we don’t know what to say.

The Memphis Grizzlies Glossary

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:48:33 -0500

From alley-oops to Z-bounds, "all heart, grit, grind" to the Zombie Grizzlies, an alphabetical survey of Grizzlies on-court and fan culture in Memphis.

10 bands to see at Gonerfest 23

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:08 -0500

There are 35 bands or solo musical acts on the official Gonerfest schedule, not including others likely in town just for unofficial shows and after parties. Here are 10 of note.

Grizzlies podcast: Memphis games go to streaming

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:42:19 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ decision to broadcast games regionally on a streaming platform.

The Early Word: Surviving the 'heat dome,' getting Bad-der at breakfast

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:13:11 -0500

Flipping through “Knowledge Bowl” back pages, sorting through a mayoral social media spat and taking attendance at Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

Herrington: For 38 years, 'Knowledge Bowl' showcased a different kind of Memphis 'student-athlete.’ What now?

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Not all high school competition takes place on the gridiron or hardwood. For nearly four decades, a lot of it has taken place under the bright lights of a TV studio down by the river.

Hispanic Heritage celebrations, CY Fest and barbecuing for beginners

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:23:02 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, folk star Valerie June comes home, parking spots become parks and Neo bends bullets at the Pink Palace.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Resident Evil’ reboots, ‘The Matrix’ mind bends

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:11:29 -0500

If you get confused when you see references to “red pill” or “blue pill,” you’ve got an opportunity to get that sorted.

Herrington: The Grizzlies roster endgame, new TV deal and more

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:12:14 -0500

“While I’ve been on vacation for most of the past couple of weeks, there’s been some Grizzlies news and some bigger NBA news that has trickle-down effects on the local squad. Let’s catch up.”

'Shellebrate' 90 years of music, and share your Memphis hot takes

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:57:37 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, there’s a new comedy club opening at Flyway, and 8Ball and MJG team up with an orchestra at the Orpheum.

Valerie June found her voice in Memphis, then took it on the road

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:47:46 -0500

In 2009, as she was about to appear in director Craig Brewer’s MTV series “$5 Cover,” a bundle of short films fictionalizing the real Memphis music scene, Valerie June sat in a booth of the Midtown Memphis restaurant Fresh Slices and detailed her plan to get out of town and live as a traveling musician.

Valerie June found her voice in Memphis, then took it on the road

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 04:00:12 -0500

West Tennessee native Valerie June has achieved her dream of touring the country, but her concert at Satellite Music Hall on Sept. 17 brings her back to her Memphis roots once more.

Nu metal and power pop are at the Shell, and it's Beyoncé's birthday

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 12:50:16 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, get a sneak peek at the Memphis musicians playing AmericanaFest, and check out the openings of Satellite Music Hall and the Metal Museum.

Memphis Movies This Week: A Dolly Parton tribute, an early Oscar doc contender

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 15:12:17 -0500

In the wake of her recent death, Malco Theatres will host a “Tribute to Dolly” double-feature Saturday night at its Ridgeway, Collierville and Desoto theaters featuring “Steel Magnolias” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ Ridley Scott’s ‘Dog Stars’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:45:40 -0500

Also opening this weekend: “Finding Emily,” “Buddy,” “Idiots” and “Never Stop Chasing.”

Tomatoes get edgy, A. Schwab rocks out and Playhouse is gonna be so 'fetch'

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:10:25 -0500

This week, “Inception” will bend your mind, a comedy fest goes to the dogs and tequila is everywhere.

The Early Word: A Dixon departure, and the Grizzlies set their dates

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:50:41 -0500

A library dispute goes public, an attempt to close Tennessee’s open primaries, and the golf tournament tees off for real.

The Early Word: Scheffler takes FESJC, police chief talks crime decline

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:50:14 -0500

MLGW is prepared for cyber attacks (but not expecting them), local real estates pros talk AI and we set expectations for Tiger football.