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Photo Gallery: 901 Weekend Kickoff at South Main Trolley Night

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:13:46 -0500

Photographer Sean Davis was on hand to capture the action for The Daily Memphian.

September must-see shows include Memphis and Texas hip-hop legends

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:10:00 -0500

Here is part two of a roundup of can’t-miss concerts, including a Chattanooga rapper, Kentucky bluegrass and more.

September must-see shows include Chance the Rapper, Booker T. Jones

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:21:02 -0500

Here is part one of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a Boston pop-metal band coming to Growlers and a Memphis-bred band having a homecoming at Satellite Music Hall.

Roller Derby, Wiseacre have birthdays; 901 Day starts early on Beale

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:58:37 -0500

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.

Dolly said no to Elvis, but he — and the rest of the world — loved her anyway

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:55:41 -0500

Beloved icon Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80, never met Elvis Presley, but they nearly collaborated on a version of her famed ballad “I Will Always Love You.”

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.”

These films will play at Like You Children's Film Festival

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:45:30 -0500

The festival premieres two short films written, directed and produced by students in grades third through sixth who participated in the recent Like You Film Camp summer camp at Idlewild Elementary.

'The Lorraine' to open 2026 Indie Memphis Film Festival

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:53:16 -0500

Indie Memphis will announce the entire festival lineup during a preview party on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Metal Museum in Overton Park.

City's 901 Day events feature more than 300 artists and creatives

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:55 -0500

“We’re investing in our creatives,” the director of the City of Memphis’ Office of Creative and Cultural Economy said. “The artists that are featured, they’re paid for their time.”

Fit for a king: Memphis renames street after WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:35:09 -0500

Memphis officially cemented a piece of wrestling royalty into its geography.

3-day Memphis Jazz Festival coming this fall

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:05:05 -0500

A free jazz festival featuring local and national artists is slated for Downtown Memphis.

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 AM/DM podcast: Moving with the movies

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:15:05 -0500

Earlier this week, Malco Theatres quietly announced that it would soon offer seats that move and vibrate in reaction to what’s on screen.

Satellite Music Hall to host community preview night

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:46:58 -0500

The new venue at Crosstown Concourse is opening its doors to the public on Sept. 2, with all proceeds from the preview benefiting Stax Music Academy.

A Memphis photographer was killed by a driver fleeing law enforcement. His friends are ensuring his memory lives through music.

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:33:33 -0500

After Reggie Pederson’s life was cut short, the Memphis arts communities he loved are celebrating his memory through tribute shows and a planned second line memorial down Beale.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Tony,’ ‘Camp Miasma,’ ‘Fast and Furious’ at 25

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:27:20 -0500

Film fans can feast this week on a young Anthony Bourdain biopic, the latest feature from the writer-director of “I Saw the TV Glow” and one of Thursday’s three special screenings.

Motion pictures are getting motion seating

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:24:50 -0500

The technology will sync the physical effects with the actions and scenes happening on the screen.

Photo gallery: Love for Elvis burns on at 49th annual vigil

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:21:40 -0500

Fans across generations gathered at Graceland Saturday night, Aug. 15, for the annual Candlelight Vigil commemorating the death of Elvis Presley.

The AM/DM podcast: 'The Music Man,' murder and a 'Matrix' actor

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:29:08 -0500

This weekend’s for the theater kids.

The Grove at GPAC announces fall season

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:06:52 -0500

Salsa, jazz, Southern rock, R&B, Americana and a Beatles tribute show are coming to The Grove at the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall.