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Navigating the new map: How to find your Congressional district

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 8 May 2026 14:57:57 -0500

A new Tennessee Congressional map has left many Memphians wondering what district they’re in, but the Tennessee Comptroller now has resources.

The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 8 May 2026 06:35:52 -0500

It’s peak spring this Saturday, with events galore scheduled.

Memphis Friends share 'fruits of the spirit' with gifted trees

jbaker@dailymemphian.com (Julia Baker) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:39:26 -0600

A Memphis Quaker group will give native fruit trees — mulberry, plum elderberry and more — to a community garden in honor of loved ones for Christmas.

On Christmas Day, everybody eats at Brother Juniper's

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:06:36 -0600

“We feel like it’s part of our job, especially on Christmas Day of all days, to get up and give back the way we know how, which is with a good meal and some company,” said owner Patrick Koplin at the restaurant’s 25th annual holiday community meal.

Volunteers feed thousands in Pinch District on Thanksgiving Day

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:44:03 -0600

First-time and veteran volunteers spent two days cooking and prepping enough food for more than 1,000 people during Westy’s annual mission to serve a Thanksgiving meal to Memphians in need.

‘Beauty grows here’ as Experience Memphis Gardens returns

kbomani@dailymemphian.com (Kambui Bomani) — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:10:01 -0500

The six-week event includes 270 gardens across 40 neighborhoods in Shelby and Fayette counties, as well as some public spaces. Vendors will also be in attendance at certain locations.

Gallery: Show me the eclipse from Missouri!

plantrip@dailymemphian.com (Patrick Lantrip) — Tue, 9 Apr 2024 15:06:13 -0500

The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip traveled to Sikeston, Missouri, to photograph the solar eclipse. From Missouri, the disk of the sun was covered 100% by the moon, as opposed to 97.7% in Memphis.

Gallery: A live look at the solar eclipse

mweber@dailymemphian.com (Mark Weber) — Tue, 9 Apr 2024 15:06:32 -0500

Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber photographed the eclipse, and those watching the eclipse, on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the University of Memphis and Overton Park.

Memphis nonprofits score $3 million from MacKenzie Scott's charity

amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:18:15 -0500

Two Memphis nonprofits are among 361 community-led, community-focused organizations who received funding from billionaire philanthropist and Amazon co-founder MacKenzie Scott.

New Sultana museum could open by April 2025

kbrewer@dailymemphian.com (Keely Brewer) — Mon, 4 Mar 2024 04:00:04 -0600

Construction is beginning on the new museum, which will be nearly 20 times bigger than the existing one. The developers hope to have it open by April 27, 2025, the 160th anniversary of the disaster.

Billions of cicadas will emerge in the Mississippi River basin this spring

kbrewer@dailymemphian.com (Keely Brewer) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:00:01 -0600

Starting in late April, two major broods of cicadas will emerge together in the U.S. for the first time in 221 years. Memphis, however, won’t see cicadas outside of our normal ones until 2028.

Cordova youth baseball complex to be shuttered

dwade@dailymemphian.com (Don Wade) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:56:40 -0500

After almost 20 years in operation, Cordova’s GameDay Baseball will soon close.

Blues artists bring 'songs everybody loves' to festival stage

ojii.jada@gmail.com (Jada Ojii) — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:21:50 -0500

The lineup for the Tri-State Blues Festival’s 20th anniversary includes J-Wonn, Bobby Rush, Tucka, King George, Chick Rodgers and more.

Tennessee Triennial will include events at seven Memphis sites this weekend

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:10:08 -0600

The Tennessee Triennial — a five-month art exhibition — kicked off in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga in January. As the Triennial’s May 7 close approaches, Memphis becomes the final city to host a “highlight weekend.”

Memphis Botanic Garden to host new plant pop-up sale

jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:37:15 -0500

“By hosting a pop-up sale featuring these selections, we are hoping to share our love for spring ephemerals and the early pop of color they offer with our fellow Mid-South gardeners,” said Daniel Grose, Memphis Botanic Garden director of horticulture.

Mass car break-ins in parking lots have locals talking — and posting

jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 04:00:05 -0600

Car break-ins are up 41% compared to this time last year, according to Memphis Police Department data.

Love goes wild at the Memphis Zoo

jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 19:19:50 -0600

The pre-Valentine’s Day weekend “Love Wild” event allowed Memphis Zoo guests to eat while watching a keeper chat about African penguins, starring the renowned Dexter.

Pride-themed march in Midtown protests cancellation of drag show

joshuadcarlucci@gmail.com (Joshua Carlucci) — Mon, 3 Oct 2022 13:46:15 -0500

“We have families and rights. To see the children, who were having a good time, crying and terrified, was horrible,” said organizer Jenna Dunn. “It lit a fire inside of me that was already burning.”

Memphis rapper GloRilla gives back to MLK Prep

jmccraven@dailymemphian.com (Jasmine McCraven) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:59:24 -0500

Gloria “GloRilla” Woods visited her former high school, MLK Prep, to surprise students with a musical performance and a donation.

Judge orders no new tenants for Peppertree for next four months

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:51:32 -0500

The city filed in Federal Court this past month following two elevated walkways collapsing and a fire that burned the apartment leasing office to the ground.