‘Mystery Train,’ ‘Blue Chips’ among highlights at Indie Memphis
Classic films, new work and lots of local interest highlight the 2019 Indie Memphis Film Festival schedule.
Grayson Allen: A player Grizz fans could maybe, just maybe, love
Grayson Allen was an All-American and national champion at Duke but gained a reputation as college basketball's serial tripper. Now, with the Grizzlies, he hopes to start fresh and win over fans with an on-the-edge style of play.
City asks to modify surveillance consent decree for a second time
The City of Memphis has for a second time asked a federal judge to modify the 1978 consent decree that bars police from monitoring activities of protesters and activists.
Herrington: ‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 2 Recap: ‘I’m from South Memphis!’
In its second episode, "Bluff City Law" takes on barbecue and Elijah Strait tells us where he's from.
Full-time city legal officer ordinance delayed after surprises in draft
A proposed ordinance requiring the city’s chief legal officer to work full time for the city included a few surprises.
Calkins: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the new Grizzlies have a license to build
Jaren Jackson Jr. did something that might surprise you this summer. Can he and the other kids drive the Grizz?
Metro
The Early Word: The Station’s on the rocks; Skelly brings bones to the yard
Tigers football team is still undefeated, and the Showboats and Chris Brown both cancel over Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Metro This Week in Memphis: Grizz games begins; Henri Brooks talks PILOTs
Premium Elections Just 1 Shelby County suburb has a full-time mayor. Germantown could soon make that 2.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Ask the Memphian: Why do Memphians spend so much money and effort on Halloween?
Business
The fight over new East Memphis liquor store explodes into fireball
Ethan Edwards wants to open a new high-end liquor store in East Memphis, and he thinks he has the right to do so. Buster’s Liquors co-owner Josh Hammond disagrees, and the fight is getting nasty.
Premium Real Estate Downtown DoubleTree closing, impacting almost 90 workers
Real Estate Who is the team behind the Regional One Health rebuild?
Premium Business Free retail space for new businesses? Yes, please.
Sports
Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Collierville, Harding, Houston, KIPP, Lausanne and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football The 6-0 Tigers are rolling as they approach back half of the schedule
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: Memphis’ secret is out. The respect must continue to be earned.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers ranked in AP and coaches polls
Food
What to Order: Rise’s Sweet Country Blues biscuit sandwich
The North Carolina based chain has opened a second Memphis-area location.
Suburbs
Just 1 Shelby County suburb has a full-time mayor. Germantown could soon make that 2.
But all suburbs have a city administrator or manager who oversees day-to-day operations — and makes more money than their mayoral counterparts.
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: Closing Day of 2025 Mempho Music Festival
Other acts included Father John Misty, Galactic and Leftover Salmon on Friday, and The Flaming Lips, Mavis Staples, The Pharcyde and Puddles Pity Party on Saturday.
Opinion
Opinion: Vehicle and equipment seller scams on the rise
The red flags of a vehicle and equipment seller scam include the price being significantly below market value, the owner citing an overly personal reason for getting rid of the vehicle, and not being able to see the vehicle before sending money.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: PILOTs and Grizzlies’ preseason
This week marks the beginning of the Memphis Grizzlies’ pre-season, with three games at home.
Games
WordRow: Oct. 6
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.