A letter from Mike Norvell: ‘Thank you, Memphis’
Former Memphis coach Mike Norvell sends a letter to the city in appreciation for his time in the Bluff City and as leader of the Tigers.
Calkins: You’ve read Mike Norvell’s letter — now read this one
Mike Norvell wrote a warm, gracious letter to Memphians Tuesday. In that spirit, here's a letter from a Memphis fan named Jay Adkins — right back to Norvell.
Tom Lee Park plan designs begin redraft next month
The Studio Gang design firm talked by video conference Tuesday with the board of the Memphis River Parks Partnership about meeting the specific terms of a mediated agreement announced last week. Among the results is more space for the 2006 Tom Lee Memorial in the park.
Blues Foundation announces 2020 Hall of Fame class
Several artists who will join the 41st class of the Blues Hall of Fame have connections to Memphis.
Building permits filed for Lake District construction
After years of planning and clearing various hurdles, the $400 million Lake District development is about to start coming out of the ground in Lakeland.
Center City board approves tax breaks to repurpose old buildings
A Downtown board on Tuesday, Dec. 10, approved tax breaks for mixed-use projects involving existing buildings: American Snuff Factory, One Beale's boutique hotel and Madison Professional Building.
Shelby County Groundwater Control Board tables Carrier wastewater request
Shelby County's Groundwater Board tabled action on Carrier Corp.'s request to release treated wastewater into the Memphis aquifer via injection wells.
AutoZone beats estimates in first quarter of fiscal year
AutoZone beats on revenue, earnings estimates in first quarter, plans to 70 to 90 hub or megahub stores over the next several years, CEO says.
UTHSC, Le Bonheur add public pediatric dental clinic
Le Bonheur, UTHSC clinic will treat hospital patients, but the eight-chair office also will be open to families across the city and will take TennCare plus Mississippi and Arkansas Medicaid.
Penny Hardaway: Tennessee matchup not about him vs Rick Barnes
Penny Hardaway said the young Tigers will learn immediately that Memphis and Tennessee do not like each other.
Metro
An old house filled with old stuff. A complicated past. And one thing that grosses kids out.
The nearly 200-year-old Davies Manor marks its 50th year as a museum. Officials don’t dodge the story of 22 enslaved people who lived there, but the tour also includes light-hearted moments.
Update Education Richmond’s MSCS team includes mix of new and familiar faces
Education 6 charts show how Memphis-area students stack up on TCAP tests
Premium Education Nearly 200 Ghanaian students came to Memphis for an education. But a $3.6M bill could force them to leave.
Business
Bartlett firm ‘to work on a bigger scale’ as part of Minnesota company
Last year Grace Medical expanded and renovated its headquarters at 8500 Wolf Lake Drive, which will now be part of Innovia Medical.
South Memphis Grok’s antisemitism isn’t good for Memphis. At least according to Grok.
Premium Real Estate Downtown riverboat landing moving closer to Bass Pro
Premium Health Care ALSAC’s new CEO talks tech, talent, Memphis, more
Sports
Big fourth quarter carries Grizzlies to win over Trail Blazers
Jaylen Wells (23 points) and Cam Spencer (17 points) helped Memphis pick up its first 2025 Las Vegas Summer League victory. After the game, the team announced that it had reached a buyout agreement with Cole Anthony.
Premium Sports Teenager sets American, world best at Ed Murphey Classic
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant dishes on Desmond Bane trade, Jaren Jackson Jr. extension and Ty Jerome addition
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis loses a close one to Charlotte
Food
$15 Deal: Holy Mackerel! Renee’s offers a hearty fish breakfast
Renee’s Sandwich Shop has an old-school breakfast that will keep a diner full all day long.
Suburbs
An old house filled with old stuff. A complicated past. And one thing that grosses kids out.
The nearly 200-year-old Davies Manor marks its 50th year as a museum. Officials don’t dodge the story of 22 enslaved people who lived there, but the tour also includes light-hearted moments.
Arts & Culture
An old house filled with old stuff. A complicated past. And one thing that grosses kids out.
The nearly 200-year-old Davies Manor marks its 50th year as a museum. Officials don’t dodge the story of 22 enslaved people who lived there, but the tour also includes light-hearted moments.
Opinion
Conaway: This is my backyard, and now — all of now — has no place in it
“Like much of what I learned in the backyard of my childhood, honor has become a quaint deceit.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What to do this weekend, and more
In this episode of The AM/DM, The Daily Memphian’s morning podcast, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and editorial director Mary Cashiola talk about their top picks for the weekend.