Downtown developments angle for $449 million in incentives, with more to come
A pair of $1 billion-plus Downtown development projects that would require heavy doses of public incentives are scheduled for an initial vote on Monday, Dec. 2.
Akbari: Legislature will have input on spending funds for needy
State Sen. Raumesh Akbari says legislators won’t be precluded from coming up with a plan to spend some $732 million in reserve funds even though the Department of Human Services unveiled its own proposal.
Soles4Souls provides shoes, foot care to the homeless
The service and distribution of donated shoes can help some people find employment.
Tigers try to shore up first-quarter woes ahead of Cincinnati
The Memphis Tigers defense looks to fix opening drive struggles ahead of Friday's game against Cincinnati. Meanwhile, the Tigers held their No. 18 ranking in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Lead isn’t just in Memphis schools: A look at other lead problems in the city
The city recently received a federal grant to remove lead paint from 120 homes where low-income families live with young children. City officials consider any home built before 1978 to be at risk for lead paint because paint could deteriorate over time.
‘Bluff City Law’ (Blah Blah Blah) Podcast: Ep. 10 (Final edition … or is it?)
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the season - series? - finale of “Bluff City Law,” where Strait & Associates stand up for a free press, a regular character meets a bad end, and we gather around for an early Thanksgiving dinner.
Metro
National Guard could be in Memphis well into 2026 after court ruling
The matter is set for oral arguments on March, 5, 2026.
City of Memphis City of Memphis, Memphis Fire Fighters Association winding down litigation
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The future of Liberty Park
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Feagins has a big day, and the Grizzlies get a big win
Education Memphis Theological Seminary could close in 2026
Business
Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith
It’s official: Memphis International Airport will be Frederick W. Smith International Airport.
Premium Health Care Memphis Zoo elephant predicts who will win the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Premium Real Estate New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
Business Former Evolve CEO to take plea deal on child pornography charges
Ford Megasite Ford shifts gears: Will produce gas-powered trucks, instead of EVs at BlueOval City
Sports
Memphis vs. NC State: What to know for the Gasparilla Bowl
The Tigers look to snap a three-game losing streak as they try to beat a power conference school for the third consecutive postseason.
High School Sports Undefeated Central boys basketball team winning with guarded optimism
Memphis Grizzlies Jackson, defense bring Grizzlies unlikely win at Minnesota
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ upset bid comes up short in overtime loss to No. 13 Vanderbilt
Memphis Tigers Football Charles Huff has a 5-year, $10 million deal as Memphis football coach
Food
$15 deal: Shepherd’s pie at the Brass Door
The dish’s seasonings are simple — salt, pepper, Worcestershire and bay leaf.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Suburbs
Coming in hot: Collierville opens new fire station
Collierville opened its sixth fire station Tuesday. The station is the biggest in the suburb and features the county’s first Safe Haven Baby Box.
Premium Collierville Collierville gathers feedback, gets to work on 25-year plan
Arts & Culture
From Memphis to Milwaukee to Christmas Day: Craig Brewer’s journey to his biggest moviemaking stage yet
“With a Christmas Day release in theaters coast-to-coast, with two big stars and a repertoire of well-loved music, ‘Song Sung Blue’ is a pretty good advertisement for the musicians and studios of Memphis.”
The To-Do List Carol like its 1837, explore a winter wonderland and have a beer with Santa
Opinion
The Daily Memphian wouldn’t be possible without Memphis
“For all the challenges we have as a city ... there is a core commitment among people, businesses and organizations in this city not only to work on those challenges, but to highlight all the things that are good, hopeful, interesting and entertaining about our city.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Crosstown CEO Todd Richardson was dying — until Adrian Garcia showed up.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The future of Liberty Park
Liberty Park was supposed to be an economic catalyst for Memphis. It still could be, but so far, the tax growth it needs hasn’t come to fruition.
Education The AM/DM podcast: MSCS opens security facility, active shooter simulator
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 17
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.